Holiday
Allan And The Astronauts Lyrics
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And New York and Indiana,
But the song the nation patiently awaits
Is the song I now will bring you,
As I clear my throat and sing you
A love song to the whole United States
(I love you)
District of Columbia, New Hampshire, Massachusetts,
Alabama, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota,
Oklahoma, West Virginia,
California, Georgia, Texas, Maine
Mississippi, Washington, South Carolina, Arkansas,
North Carolina, Tennessee, Louisiana, Iowa,
Nevada, Kansas, Arizona,
Colorado, Michigan
New Jersey
New York, New Mexico
Ohio, Illinois
Missouri, Indiana and Montana
Nebraska!
Alaska!
Pennsylvania, Florida, Wisconsin, Utah, Maryland,
Kentucky, Oregon, Rhode Island,
Idaho, Hawaii,
And Vermont, Virginia, Delaware,
Wyoming, and Connecticut!
Allan And The Astronauts's song Holiday is a patriotic love song that celebrates the United States of America. The lyrics are essentially just a recitation of all the states in the US, in alphabetical order, with a catchy melody and a heartfelt declaration of love for the country. The song acknowledges that there are already plenty of songs about specific states like Montana or New York, but argues that what the nation really needs is a song that brings all the states together.
The repeated refrain "I love you" emphasizes the emotional connection the singer has to the country as a whole, rather than just one particular region. The fact that the singer is "clearing my throat" also suggests that this is an important moment, and that the song is meant to be a powerful statement of national unity. Overall, the song expresses a deep sense of pride and affection for the US, and encourages listeners to feel the same way.
Line by Line Meaning
There are songs about Montana,
I acknowledge that there are plenty of songs specifically about states within the United States.
And New York and Indiana,
Two examples of states that have had songs written about them in the past.
But the song the nation patiently awaits
Many people are waiting to hear this particular song.
Is the song I now will bring you,
I am going to perform this song now.
As I clear my throat and sing you
I am preparing to perform the song and will take a breath before singing.
A love song to the whole United States
This song is about my love for the entirety of the United States, not just one specific state.
(I love you)
This line reiterates that the song is one of love for the United States as a whole.
District of Columbia, New Hampshire, Massachusetts,
Listing off the states in alphabetical order by starting with District of Columbia, followed by the next two states in alphabetical order
Alabama, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota,
Continuing on listing off states in alphabetical order following the previous three.
Oklahoma, West Virginia,
Two states following the previous four, still in alphabetical order.
California, Georgia, Texas, Maine
Listing off the next four states alphabetically.
Mississippi, Washington, South Carolina, Arkansas,
Listing off four states that come after Texas alphabetically.
North Carolina, Tennessee, Louisiana, Iowa,
Listing off the next four states alphabetically.
Nevada, Kansas, Arizona,
Listing off the next three states alphabetically.
Colorado, Michigan
Listing off the final two states alphabetically.
New Jersey
Jumping back to listing off states now alphabetically starting with New Jersey.
New York, New Mexico
Listing the two states alphabetically that were stated earlier in the song.
Ohio, Illinois
Listing off two more states alphabetically after the previous.
Missouri, Indiana and Montana
Listing off the final three states alphabetically.
Nebraska!
Exclaimed to signify the end of the list of states.
Alaska!
Exclaimed to finish the listing of all 50 states.
Pennsylvania, Florida, Wisconsin, Utah, Maryland,
Listing off states alphabetically that were not mentioned above.
Kentucky, Oregon, Rhode Island,
Listing off the next three states alphabetically.
Idaho, Hawaii,
Listing off the next two states alphabetically.
And Vermont, Virginia, Delaware,
Listing off the final three states alphabetically.
Wyoming, and Connecticut!
Exclaimed to signify the end of listing off the states.
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Written by: ALLAN SHERMAN
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