America
Stewart And Kyle Lyrics

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From the icy cliffs of Iceland, I've traveled over the land
Through the darkness of Greenland to the islands of Japan
I've met with many people, all kinds of them you see
But I'd rather have America my homeland where I'm free

I've seen the hot Pacific, the ocean wide and deep
I've been in old Korea with its mud up to my knees
I've walked the streets of China, seen all there is to see

But I'd rather have America my homeland where I'm free

I've sailed the wide Atlantic to France and Germany
The beauty there in Paris just didn't mean a thing to me
I made my way to England and on to Italy
'Cause I'd rather have America my homeland where I'm free

And Iceland have its icy cliffs and forty-five below
And Greenland keep its darkness and the freezin' winds that blow
Don't put me off in China or Korea's muddy land
Let Paris keep her beauty and the islands of Japan

I don't want Germany or France or Italy

I'd rather have America my homeland where I'm free
I'd rather have America my homeland where I'm free

Overall Meaning

The song "America" by Stewart and Kyle is a patriotic ballad that asserts the singer's preference for America as their homeland. The lyrics describe the singer's travels around the world, from Iceland to Japan, and their encounters with various cultures and landscapes. Despite the beauty and diversity of these places, the singer insists that they would rather be in America, where they feel free.

The verses of the song paint vivid pictures of the places the singer has visited. In the first verse, they describe traveling over the land from Iceland to Japan, and meeting many different kinds of people. In the second verse, they mention wading through mud in Korea and walking the streets of China. In the third verse, they describe sailing the wide Atlantic and visiting Paris, England, and Italy. In each case, the singer acknowledges the unique qualities of these places, but insists that none of them compare to their beloved homeland.

The chorus repeats the refrain "I'd rather have America my homeland where I'm free" three times, hammering home the idea that freedom is the defining characteristic of America. The lyrics express a deep love for America and a belief that it is the best place in the world to live. The song captures the spirit of American exceptionalism, the idea that America is inherently superior to other nations and that its citizens are uniquely blessed.

Line by Line Meaning

From the icy cliffs of Iceland, I've traveled over the land
I've traveled across Iceland's freezing terrain.

Through the darkness of Greenland to the islands of Japan
I've traversed the dark and cold landscape of Greenland to reach the islands of Japan.

I've met with many people, all kinds of them you see
I've encountered many diverse people on my journeys.

But I'd rather have America my homeland where I'm free
Despite my travels, I still prefer living in America where I have the freedom and rights that come with being a citizen.

I've seen the hot Pacific, the ocean wide and deep
I've seen the immense and deep Pacific Ocean and its warmer regions.

I've been in old Korea with its mud up to my knees
I've visited ancient Korea where the ground was muddy and difficult to navigate.

I've walked the streets of China, seen all there is to see
I've traveled throughout the streets of China and have observed everything there is to be seen.

But I'd rather have America my homeland where I'm free
Despite my travels, I still prefer living in America where I have the freedom and rights that come with being a citizen.

I've sailed the wide Atlantic to France and Germany
I've traveled across the Atlantic Ocean to France and Germany.

The beauty there in Paris just didn't mean a thing to me
The beauty of Paris did not captivate me as much as people perceive it to be.

I made my way to England and on to Italy
I continued my travels to England and Italy.

'Cause I'd rather have America my homeland where I'm free
Despite my travels, I still prefer living in America where I have the freedom and rights that come with being a citizen.

And Iceland have its icy cliffs and forty-five below
Iceland can maintain its harsh environment with freezing temperatures and icy cliffs.

And Greenland keep its darkness and the freezin' winds that blow
Greenland can keep its frigid winds and darkness.

Don't put me off in China or Korea's muddy land
I do not desire to be in China or Korea's saturated and muddy land.

Let Paris keep her beauty and the islands of Japan
Paris can keep its beauty and Japan can keep its islands.

I don't want Germany or France or Italy
I do not desire to be in Germany, France, or Italy.

I'd rather have America my homeland where I'm free
Despite my travels, I still prefer living in America where I have the freedom and rights that come with being a citizen.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAY

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