America
Cedarmont Kids Lyrics
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Sweet land of liberty
Of thee I sing
Land where my fathers died
Land of the pilgrim's pride
From every mountain side
Let freedom ring
Land of the noble free
Thy name I love
I love thy rocks and rills
Thy woods and templed hills
My heart with rapture fills
Like that above
Let music swell the breeze
And ring from all the trees
Sweet freedom's song
Let mortal tongues awake
Let all that breathe partake
Let rocks their silence break
The sound prolong
Our fathers' God to, thee
Author of liberty
To thee I sing
Long may our land be bright
With freedom's holy light
Protect us by thy might
Great God our King!
The song "America" by Cedarmont Kids is a patriotic hymn that celebrates the beauty and freedom of the United States of America. The lyrics express a deep love and reverence for the country, reflecting a sense of national pride and gratitude for the blessings of liberty. The song begins by acknowledging the sacrifices of the country's forefathers, who fought and died for the freedom that is enjoyed today. The tone is one of reverence and appreciation, as the singer pays homage to the land that has given so much to the world.
As the song continues, the focus shifts to the natural beauty of America, with its majestic mountainsides, rocky cliffs, and verdant forests. The singer expresses a sense of awe and wonder at the grandeur of the country's natural landscape, and praises the "rocks and rills" and "templed hills" that adorn it. The music of the song is also celebrated, with the suggestion that it should "swell the breeze" and "ring from all the trees." The song ends with a call to honor God, who is seen as the divine author of liberty, and a plea for divine protection for the country.
Line by Line Meaning
My country 'tis of thee
I pledge allegiance to my nation
Sweet land of liberty
A country where people have the freedom of choice and action
Of thee I sing
I am proud of my country
Land where my fathers died
A reference to soldiers who fought and died for their country
Land of the pilgrim's pride
A place of pilgrims who had faith in God to lead them to a better place
From every mountain side
All the mountains in the country
Let freedom ring
May freedom be heard everywhere
My native country, thee
My birthplace and my homeland
Land of the noble free
A place where all individuals are free and equal
Thy name I love
I have fondness for my country's name
I love thy rocks and rills
I cherish and adore the scenic beauty and natural wonders of my country
Thy woods and templed hills
I am fascinated with the forests and towering peaks in my country
My heart with rapture fills
My soul is filled with joy and enthusiasm
Like that above
As if heaven itself is rejoicing with me
Let music swell the breeze
Let music fill the air
And ring from all the trees
Let it be loud enough for all to hear
Sweet freedom's song
The melody of freedom is sweet and pleasing to the ear
Let mortal tongues awake
Let us raise our voices in unison
Let all that breathe partake
Let everyone who is alive join in and express themselves
Let rocks their silence break
Even the rocks should join and shout out the same anthem of freedom
The sound prolong
Let the noise continue
Our fathers' God to, thee
God of our forefathers
Author of liberty
God who blesses us with the gift of freedom
Long may our land be bright
Hope that our nation remains brilliant as it is today
With freedom's holy light
Basked in the light of freedom as if it is sacred
Protect us by thy might
May God with His might protect our country
Great God our King!
A prayer to God to bless our land
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Samuel Smith
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