America Medley: God Bless America / God Bless the USA / America the Beautiful / Star Spangled Banner
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By the dawn’s early light
What so proudly we hailed
At the twilight’s last gleaming?
Oh beautiful, for spacious skies
For amber waves of grain
For purple mountain majesties
From the lakes of Minnesota
To the hills of Tennessee
Across the plains of Texas
From sea to shining sea
From Detroit down to Houston
And New York to LA
Well there’s pride in every American heart
And it’s time we stand and say
God bless America, land that I love
America, America, God shed His grace on thee
Stand beside Her and guide Her
From sea to shining sea
I’m proud to be an American
Where at least I know I’m free
And I won’t forget the men who died
Who gave that right to me
And I’d gladly stand up next to
You and defend Her still today
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt i love this land
And thy rocket’s red glare
Thy bombs bursting in air
Gave proof through the night
That out flag was still there
Oh say
Does that star spangled banner yet wave
O’er the land of the free
And the home of the brave?
The lyrics in the first paragraph reference the opening lines of the American national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner." The imagery evokes a sense of patriotism and pride in America, asking if the flag is still waving over the land of the free and the home of the brave. The mention of twilight's last gleaming symbolizes the resilience and endurance of the American spirit even in challenging times.
The second paragraph highlights the natural beauty and vastness of the American landscape as depicted in the song "America the Beautiful." Descriptions of spacious skies, amber waves of grain, and majestic mountains capture the majesty of the country and its diverse geographical features. This section celebrates the scenic beauty of America and the awe-inspiring landscapes that define the nation.
The third paragraph pays tribute to the unity and diversity of America, mentioning different states and regions across the country. From Minnesota to Tennessee, Texas to the coasts, the lyrics emphasize the breadth and scope of the United States. The pride felt in every American heart underscores the sense of national identity and shared values that bind the country together.
The final paragraph combines the themes of patriotism, freedom, and sacrifice, emphasizing the love for America and the willingness to defend it. References to God blessing America and granting grace underscore the spiritual connection to the nation. The lyrics express gratitude for the freedoms enjoyed and the sacrifices made by those who have fought for them, reflecting a deep sense of loyalty and dedication to the ideals of the country.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh say, can you see
Can you perceive the significance
By the dawn’s early light
In the early morning light
What so proudly we hailed
What we greeted with pride
At the twilight’s last gleaming?
As darkness approaches
Oh beautiful, for spacious skies
Beautiful for wide open skies
For amber waves of grain
For golden fields of grain
For purple mountain majesties
For majestic purple mountains
Above the fruited plain
Over fertile land
From the lakes of Minnesota
Starting from the lakes of Minnesota
To the hills of Tennessee
Extending to the hills of Tennessee
Across the plains of Texas
Over the flatlands of Texas
From sea to shining sea
From coast to coast
From Detroit down to Houston
From Detroit to Houston
And New York to LA
Including New York and Los Angeles
Well there’s pride in every American heart
Every American is proud
And it’s time we stand and say
We should express it now
God bless America, land that I love
May God bless beloved America
America, America, God shed His grace on thee
God has bestowed grace upon you, America
Stand beside Her and guide Her
Support and lead her
From sea to shining sea
From coast to coast
I’m proud to be an American
I take pride in being American
Where at least I know I’m free
At least I am aware of my freedom
And I won’t forget the men who died
I will always remember those who sacrificed their lives
Who gave that right to me
Who granted me that privilege
And I’d gladly stand up next to
I would willingly stand alongside
You and defend Her still today
To protect her even now
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt i love this land
Undoubtedly, I love this country
And thy rocket’s red glare
The bright light of rockets
Thy bombs bursting in air
Explosions of bombs in the sky
Gave proof through the night
Showed evidence during the night
That out flag was still there
That our flag was still present
Oh say
Can you see?
Does that star spangled banner yet wave
Is the star-spangled banner still waving
O’er the land of the free
Over the land of the free
And the home of the brave?
And the abode of the courageous
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Ellyssa Nainggolan
America Medley"
Oh say can you see,
By the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hailed,
At the twilight's last gleaming?
Oh beautiful, for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties,
Above the fruited plain,
From the lakes of Minnesota
To the hills of Tennessee
Across the plains of Texas
From sea to shining sea
From Detroit down to Houston
And New York to L.A
Well there's pride in every American heart
And it's time we stand and say
God bless America, land that I love
America, America, God shed his grace on thee
Stand beside Her and guide Her
From sea to shining sea
I'm proud to be an American
Where at least I know I'm free
And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me
And I'd gladly stand up next to you and defend Her still today
'Cause there ain't no doubt
I love this land
And thy rocket's red glare,
Thy bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night,
That out flag was still there.
Oh say does that star spangled banner yet wave,
O'er the land of the free, and the home of the brave.
Teresa Benson
This makes me cry every time! I think we American's definitely take for granted what it's like to be an American and our freedom.
Jennifer Leigh
This gave me goosebumps. My son just joined the military and is in AIT training right now and it was so nice to hear this medley. Breathtaking, absolutely breathtaking. Can't get enough! :)
Schuyler Davis
Jennifer Leigh bless him. May he stay safe while serving.
Scott Nevells
Lexi 14th 15th
Robbin page
With all the problems this country is having right now, this medley makes me realize that although we have problems, I will always love this country and feel so blessed to live here.
Thank you.
jordan kendall
Robbin page couldn't have said it better. I will always be proud to be an American, even if I'm not proud of who represents us.
Sergio Torres
Yes I fell the same bleed you
𝘌𝘮𝘰 𝘚𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘥!
Remember back then? There were bad and good times... and you look at now and we thought we were living in hell then. Look at the earth now :(
Alfred F. Jones
@jordan kendall Like Joe Biden?
Michaela Meyer
The harmonies were so tight and you can hear the pride in all of your voices. It was stunning. I'm not even American and this managed to ignite a pridefulness in me (for my country) as well.