This Land Is Your Land
Little Feat And Friends Lyrics

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This land is your land, this land is my land
From the California to the New York island
From the Redwood Forest, to the gulf stream waters
This land was made for you and me
As I went walking that ribbon of highway
I saw above me that endless skyway
And saw below me that golden valley
This land was made for you and me

I roamed and rambled and I followed my footsteps
To the sparkling sands of her diamond deserts
And all around me , a voice was sounding
This land was made for you and me

When the sun comes shining, then I was strolling
In the wheat fields waving and dust clouds rolling
The voice was chanting as the fog was lifting
This land was made for you and me

This land is your land and this land is my land
From the California to the New York island
From the Redwood Forest, to the gulf stream waters
This land was made for you and me

When the sun comes shining, then I was strolling
In wheat fields waving and dust clouds rolling

The voice come chanting as the fog was lifting
This land was made for you and me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "This Land is Your Land" touch on the idea of national unity and the shared ownership of the land in the United States. The song was originally written by Woody Guthrie in 1940 and has since become a beloved American folk song. The lyrics highlight the vastness and diversity of the American landscape, from the Redwood Forest to the Gulf Stream waters. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the idea that the land belongs to everyone, regardless of background or origin.

The lyrics also touch on the theme of movement and exploration. The singer in the song roams and rambles, following their footsteps to various parts of the landscape. The image of "the sparkling sands of her diamond deserts" creates a sense of wonder and awe at the natural beauty of the land. The repetition of the line "This land was made for you and me" ties all of these themes together, emphasizing that everyone has a right to explore and appreciate the land that surrounds them.

Line by Line Meaning

This land is your land, this land is my land
This piece of land belongs to all of us equally, regardless of our differences.

From the California to the New York island
From the western state of California to the eastern New York Island, this land is ours.

From the Redwood Forest, to the gulf stream waters
From the giant Redwood Forest to the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, this land was created to be enjoyed by all of us.

This land was made for you and me
This land was specifically created for all of us to use and enjoy together.

As I went walking that ribbon of highway
As I was walking on the highway, I realized that this land is truly shared by all of us.

I saw above me that endless skyway
I looked up to see the sky and felt the vastness of this land we all call home.

And saw below me that golden valley
I also saw the beauty of the landscape, which we are all lucky enough to share and appreciate together.

I roamed and rambled and I followed my footsteps
I spent time wandering and exploring this land, following my own path, and enjoying its amazing scenery.

To the sparkling sands of her diamond deserts
I ventured into the deserts of this land, admiring the beauty of the glistening sand and the spectacular scenery all around me.

And all around me, a voice was sounding
I also heard the voices of all the people who share this land, echoing the fact that this land was made for everyone to enjoy.

When the sun comes shining, then I was strolling
As the sun came out, I went for a walk and enjoyed the beauty of the natural world around me.

In the wheat fields waving and dust clouds rolling
I enjoyed the wheat fields, marveling at how beautifully they swayed in the breeze, and watching the clouds of dust that danced around me.

The voice was chanting as the fog was lifting
As the fog began to lift, I heard people chanting again, reminding me that we all share this land together.

This land is your land and this land is my land
This land is a collective property, and it belongs to all of us, no matter where we come from, who we are, or what we believe in.

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