American Soul
U2 Lyrics

Blessed are the bullies
Oppressors may have power now, but they'll eventually be held accountable for their actions.

For one day they will have to stand up to themselves
The bullies will have to face the consequences of their actions, whether in this life or the next.

Blessed are the liars
Even though lying is wrong, sometimes it can be an uncomfortable truth.

For the truth can be awkward
The truth is often difficult to hear and accept, but it's still essential.

It's not a place
America isn't merely a physical location, but a state of mind and culture.

This country is to me a sound
America is the music it creates and inspires, reflecting its values and spirit.

Of drum and bass
The rhythm and vibrations felt within the soul, unifying all who hear the music.

You close your eyes to look around
Sometimes, by shutting out the world, you can better hear the music and all the good it represents.

Look around, look around
Observe the world around you and what you see in it.

This country is to me a thought
For some, America exists as an ideal or aspiration, symbolizing freedom and welcome to people of all nationalities.

That offers grace
The American ideal of hospitality and respite for those who need it most.

For every welcome that is sought
Every person deserves a warm welcome when seeking refuge, and America should be such a place for those fleeing from conflict and tyranny.

You are rock and roll
The spirit of America is embodied in the form of rock and roll music.

You and I are rock and roll
Everyone who hears and loves rock and roll music shares in that same spirit of America.

Came here looking for American soul
The search for this spirit and what it represents is what brings many people to America.

This is a dream the whole world owns
The American dream of acceptance, opportunity, and freedom is a universal aspiration.

The pilgrim's face
The look of hope and determination shared by all who have come to America to make a better life.

It had your heart to call her home
The love and sense of devotion felt for America by those seeking its promise and potential.

Call her home, Brother John
Invoke the spirit of America as a means of guidance and comfort.

So every mother's weepin'
The grief and sadness felt by those forced to leave their homeland and loved ones behind in search of refuge in America.

Dream on, Brother John
Hold on to the hope and aspiration of American ideals, despite the difficulties.

In your dreams you get me sleepin'
In the dream of a better life in America, you can find peaceful rest, even if it's only in your sleep.

Put your hands in the air
Raise your hands as a sign of hope and unity.

Hold on the sky
Reach out for hope and inspiration, visualized as the limitless sky above.

Could be too late, but we still gotta try
Even though significant obstacles stand in the way, perseverance is necessary to hold onto the American ideals.

There's a moment in our life where a soul can die
There are times when things don't go as planned, and the dream of America can die with them.

And the person in a country when you believe the lie
When one accepts falsehoods as truth, that person's character and spirit are in danger of collapsing.

There's a promise in the heart of every good dream
The American ideal of hope and progress is built on promises of opportunity for all who aspire to a better life.

It's a call to action, not to fantasy
Transforming the American dream into reality demands determination, initiative, and hard work.

The end of a dream, the start of what's real
The dream of America is an opportunity to create a new reality, even when things don't go the way you planned.

Let it be unity, let it be community
The spirit of America is built upon one hundred different cultures and kindred spirits, which work together to create an ideal environment.

For refugees like you and me
People seeking refuge from war, conflict, or persecution in their homeland will find a welcoming home in America.

A country to receive us
America is a country that offers a welcoming spirit to newcomers.

Will you be our sanctuary
Will America be a sanctuary and refuge to all those searching for hope and the promise of a better life?

Refu-Jesus
Refugees, like all human beings, need to be treated with compassion and understanding in the American experience.

American, American
The idea of America as a place of hope, progress, and opportunity is celebrated internationally.