America the Beautiful
Mannheim Steamroller Lyrics
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For amber waves of grain
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain
America, America
God shed His grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
O beautiful for heroes proved
In liberating strife
Who more than self their country loved
And mercy more than life
America, America
May God thy gold refine
Till all success be nobleness
And every gain divine
O beautiful for patriot dream
That sees beyond the years
Thine alabaster cities gleam
Undimmed by human tears
America, America
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea
The song "America the Beautiful" by Mannheim Steamroller is a beautiful tribute to the United States of America. It is written as an ode to the natural beauty and majesty of the country, but also includes references to the resilience, patriotism, and altruism of the American people. The first verse describes the vast expanse of the American landscape, with its spacious skies and waves of grain, and the beauty of its purple mountain range rising up above the fertile lands. The second verse speaks of the brave men and women who have fought for their country, risking their lives for its freedom, highlighting the sacrifice and devotion of the American people. The final verse reflects on the ideals of the nation, the dream of creating a society that is just and equal, and the hope that these ideals will be realized in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
O beautiful for spacious skies
Oh how lovely are the vast and open skies
For amber waves of grain
With golden crops swaying gently in the wind
For purple mountain majesties
With stunning, regal mountains in the background
Above the fruited plain
Over the fruitful and abundant land
America, America
USA, USA!
God shed His grace on thee
Divine favor bestowed upon you
And crown thy good with brotherhood
May goodness be united with brotherly love
From sea to shining sea
Across the entire country
O beautiful for heroes proved
Oh how lovely are the heroes who have shown their worth
In liberating strife
In the battles fought for freedom
Who more than self their country loved
Who loved their country more than themselves
And mercy more than life
And chose mercy over their own lives
America, America
USA, USA!
May God thy gold refine
May God purify you, as if refining gold
Till all success be nobleness
Until all success is accompanied by noble actions
And every gain divine
And every achievement is considered heavenly
O beautiful for patriot dream
Oh how lovely is the dream of patriotic pride
That sees beyond the years
That envisions greatness beyond the days to come
Thine alabaster cities gleam
With sparkling, pristine cities
Undimmed by human tears
Unaffected by the sadness and turmoil of the people
America, America
USA, USA!
God shed his grace on thee
Divine favor bestowed upon you
And crown thy good with brotherhood
May goodness be united with brotherly love
From sea to shining sea
Across the entire country
Contributed by Cole E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.