Bernstein: America Medley
The Boston Pops Orchestra [Orchestra] Lyrics
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If you last it's a mystery
But I guess they don't know, what they're talking about
From the mountains down to the sea
You've become such a habit with me
America, America
Well I come from, down around Tennessee
Are nice to me, America
It don't matter where I may roam
Tell you people that it's home sweet home
America, America
And my brothers are all black and white, yellow too
And the red man is right, to expect a little from you
Promise and then follow through, America
And the men who fell on the plains
And lived, through hardship and pain
America, America
And the men who could not fight
In a war that didn't seem right
You let them come home, America
And my brothers are all black and white, yellow too
And the red man is right, to expect a little from you
Promise and then follow through, America
Well I come from, down around Tennessee
But the people in California
Are nice to me, America
It don't matter where I may roam
And my brothers are all black and white, yellow too
And the red man is right, to expect a little from you
Promise and then follow through,
America
Tell you people that it's home sweet home
America, America
America, America
And my brothers are all black and white, yellow too
And the red man is right, to expect a little from you
Promise and then follow through, America
It's home sweet home, America
America, America
The lyrics of "Bernstein: America Medley" by The Boston Pops Orchestra is full of patriotism and speaks about the love for the country, and how it's a symbol of hope, unity, and freedom to all. The song is an epic ode to America and its people, and the singer talks about his state of origin, moving across various places, and how each state has been accommodating and welcoming to him. He talks about brotherhood and how America is a melting pot of diverse cultures, races, and nationalities. The lyrics seek to capture the essence of America and the feelings of its people towards their country.
The song also acknowledges the struggles and obstacles that Americans have faced, such as the men that fought on the plains and through the pain and the ones that were unable to fight in a war that didn't seem right. However, the song reminds its listeners that America has always been great because of its people's resilience and strength, and how the country is always a symbol of hope for the future. The singer urges the people to fulfill their promises and follow through on them, making the country a better place for all.
Line by Line Meaning
Some have said, down through history
Throughout history, some people have claimed
If you last it's a mystery
It's unclear whether or not enduring is possible
But I guess they don't know, what they're talking about
It seems like those people are mistaken
From the mountains down to the sea
Across the whole country
You've become such a habit with me
I'm so used to you being a part of my life
America, America
Referring to the United States
Well I come from, down around Tennessee
I grew up in Tennessee
But the people in California
However, the individuals in California
Are nice to me, America
Are friendly towards me
It don't matter where I may roam
No matter where I travel
Tell you people that it's home sweet home
It feels like home
And my brothers are all black and white, yellow too
My siblings are of different races
And the red man is right, to expect a little from you
Native Americans deserve to have their needs met
Promise and then follow through, America
Make commitments and keep them
And the men who fell on the plains
Those who perished during battles
And lived, through hardship and pain
As well as those who survived, struggling and in agony
America, America
The United States
And the men who could not fight
The ones who were incapable of going to war
In a war that didn't seem right
In a conflict that was deemed unjust
You let them come home, America
Were able to let those veterans return to their families
And my brothers are all black and white, yellow too
My siblings are of different races
Promise and then follow through, America
Make commitments and keep them
And my brothers are all black and white, yellow too
My siblings are of different races
And the red man is right, to expect a little from you
Native Americans deserve to have their needs met
Promise and then follow through, America
Make commitments and keep them
Well I come from, down around Tennessee
I grew up in Tennessee
But the people in California
However, the individuals in California
Are nice to me, America
Are friendly towards me
It don't matter where I may roam
No matter where I travel
And my brothers are all black and white, yellow too
My siblings are of different races
And the red man is right, to expect a little from you
Native Americans deserve to have their needs met
Promise and then follow through,
Make commitments and keep them
America
The United States
Tell you people that it's home sweet home
It feels like home
America, America
The United States
And my brothers are all black and white, yellow too
My siblings are of different races
And the red man is right, to expect a little from you
Native Americans deserve to have their needs met
Promise and then follow through, America
Make commitments and keep them
It's home sweet home, America
The United States feels like home
America, America
The United States
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LEONARD BERNSTEIN, STEPHEN SONDHEIM
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