The Star Spangled Banner
Beyonce Lyrics
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By the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hail'd
At the twilight's
last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes
And bright stars
Thro' the perilous fight
O'er the ramparts we watch'd
Were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets' red glare
The bombs bursting in air
Gave proof thro' the night
That our flag was still there
O say
Does that star-spangled banner
Yet wave
O'er the land of the free
And the home of the brave?
Beyoncé's rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" is an emotive and stirring interpretation that captures the patriotic essence of the song. The lyrics speak about the flag of America and its resilience through the battle, being a beacon of hope and freedom that has stood the test of time. The opening lines express the question of whether or not one can see the flag during the dawn's early light, which is the time when the light first appears in the morning. The pride and passion behind the song are palpable as Beyoncé sings about the broad stripes and bright stars being held high during the perilous fight. The ramparts being gallantly streamed during this struggle demonstrate the patriotic spirit and commitment of the American people.
The rockets' red glare and bombs bursting in the air provide substantial evidence that the flag was still there, which is a testament to the resilience of the American people. The last verse expresses the hope that the star-spangled banner still waves over the land of the free and the home of the brave. The song is an ode to the American flag and what it stands for, which is liberty, justice, and equality. The powerful and emotional delivery by Beyoncé underscores the importance of the meaning behind this iconic song.
Line by Line Meaning
O say, can you see
Can you perceive what's happening?
By the dawn's early light
As the sun rises in the morning
What so proudly we hail'd
The thing that we adored so loudly
At the twilight's last gleaming?
As darkness settles on the horizon
Whose broad stripes
The lines encompassing
And bright stars
Shining luminaries
Thro' the perilous fight
Through the treacherous battle
O'er the ramparts we watch'd
Over the fortified walls we kept vigil
Were so gallantly streaming?
Did they flow valiantly?
And the rockets' red glare
And the explosion of red fireworks
The bombs bursting in air
The explosives exploding in the sky
Gave proof thro' the night
Demonstrated throughout the night
That our flag was still there
That our national symbol remained intact
O say
Can you tell me?
Does that star-spangled banner
Is that flag decorated with stars?
Yet wave
Still waving
O'er the land of the free
Above the country where people are liberated
And the home of the brave?
And the abode of courageous souls?
Contributed by Anthony D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rva
Fergie no where to be seen
@meredithsmith5932
Rebecca Vocal Athlete thanks god!!!
@alliyah7386
LMAO I WAS ABOUT TO COMMENT THAT
@willritter4076
Is Beyonce singing live here or is it lip synch?... I'd be honored if some fans of the classics would check out my acoustic piano & vocal covers of Maurice White's SEPTEMBER, Tom Petty's INTO THE GREAT WIDE OPEN, and Prince's MONEY DON'T MATTER 2 NIGHT on my channel in tribute to 3 of the greatest musical artists that the USA has ever produced. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital enhancements. Thanks and RESPECT to the legends.
@meredithsmith5932
Will Ritter she is singing live, just with a pre recorded track to back her up because she was practicing for the super bowl and didn’t feel prepared enough to sing 100 percent live
@Nialicious808
💀💀💀💀
@lilly7780
I'm glad that Beyoncé did not oversing the anthem like most singers usually do to show off their powerful voices, she instead sang it in a heartwarming way
@thisp666
It was not Live
@Elong.
She doesn’t have it like that. She can only sing it straight
@tmvevents8741
She had the idea at first then she watched Whitney’s performance