After signing a contract with Warner Bros, Laurie released a blues album Let Them Talk , which was released initially in France on April 18, 2011 and later in the UK on May 9th.
He has written one novel, "The Gun Seller," and another one, "The Paper Soldier," is tentatively scheduled for September 2009. Mr. Laurie has some musical talent, notably the piano and mouth trumpet (he can make convincing trumpet sounds using just his mouth). He played '20s numbers on the piano in the TV series "Jeeves and Wooster" (again with Stephen Fry) in addition to some original comic songs in "A Bit Of Fry & Laurie." He is currently a member of "Band from TV" with several other TV personalities. He is married with children, although he has become somewhat of an absentee father due to his work on American television while his family stays in London.
America
Hugh Laurie Lyrics
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America, America, America, America
America, oh oh
America, America, America, America
The states, the states
The states
America, America..
Hugh Laurie's song America is a simple but powerful tribute to the United States. Laurie, who is British, expresses his admiration for the country in a repetitive chant-like fashion, chanting "America" and "The states" over and over again. At first glance, the song appears to be a straightforward homage to the nation, but a closer analysis of the lyrics reveals that there may be more to the song than just a simple tribute.
The repetition of "America" and "The states" may be a nod to the country's independence and the ideals of democracy and freedom that are supposed to be at the heart of the nation. However, the fact that the song never expands on these ideals or offers any specific praise for the country's achievements suggests that there may be a more complex message at play. The lyrics could be interpreted as a commentary on the current state of the nation, perhaps acknowledging that the ideals America was founded on are not always reflected in its current policies or actions.
Interestingly, the song's message is left open to interpretation. While some may interpret it as a simple love letter to the United States, others may see it as a statement on the country's flaws or a call to strive for the ideals that make America great. Ultimately, the meaning of the song may be up to the listener to decide.
Line by Line Meaning
America, America
The land of the free and home of the brave
America, America, America, America
USA, U-S-A, USA, U-S-A
America, oh oh
USA, oh yeah
America, America, America, America
The good ol' Red, White, and Blue
The states, the states
Each state is unique with its own identity
The states, the states
One nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all
The states
Fifty different states with much to explore
America, America..
Oh say can you see, by the dawn's early light
Contributed by Kaelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
kimberly s
As an American this is %100 realistic
mikejonesnoreally
Yeah, we take it to the stomach a lot. :3
Fiora
I too am American and I 100% agree!
David Sirois
Yeah... percent one hundred!
Julz XD
kimberly s Its like they almost predicted the future
Captainsuperbudder
Whenever I hear Americans saying their country is the best, I think of this song, and Stephen fry punching Hugh at the end.
Jaron Talotta
Vermont, 1777. Suck it William Wilberforce.
Jaron Talotta
Yeah well, America freed slaves long before British people ever did.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
@Duglife I don't know if they should think their country is the best, but even if so, the keyword is *think*, not scream on every corner.
Christopher Sobieniak
It's all about THE STATES!