The three subsequently sang together, in concerts produced by Hungarian Tibor Rudas and others, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles for the 1994 World Cup finals, at the Champs de Mars, below the Eiffel Tower in Paris during France '98 and in Yokohama during the 2002 tournament. They have also played in other cities around the world, usually performing in stadiums or other large outdoor venues.
An American Hymn
The Three Tenors Lyrics
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That slowly opens like a rose
Along a quiet road that wanders by
And I have smiled and wondered
Where it goes
I have stumbled through the night
Alone as any man can be
And in my heart I heard them telling me
I was home
The gentle winds, the rains that fall
The tallest trees, and Im part of it all
I've seen the silver mountain tops
And golden prairies on my way
Now everywhere I go across the land
I stand so proudly in the sun and say
I am home
I've dreamed of Eden all my life
I find it more and more each day
Now everywhere I go across the land
I stand so proudly in the sun and say
I am home
The lyrics of An American Hymn by The Three Tenors beautifully capture the essence of the American landscape and its people. In the first verse, the singer reflects on a peaceful summer day that slowly unfolds, like a rose. As the day goes on, the singer wonders where it will lead them. The second verse portrays a more reflective mood, where the singer has seemingly stumbled through a difficult night, but has found solace in a quiet, starry canyon. It is here that they feel a sense of connection with the world around them and feel like they have found a home.
The refrain "I am home" is repeated throughout the song, affirming the singer's sense of belonging in the vast and diverse American landscape. The third verse highlights the beauty of the American landscape, with its silver mountain tops and golden prairies. No matter where the singer goes, they feel proud to stand in the sun and call America their home. The final verse wraps up the song with a dream of finding paradise on earth and how this dream is slowly being realized each day.
Overall, the lyrics of An American Hymn speak to a deep sense of connection with the natural world and the American landscape. It conveys a sense of pride and belonging that is unique to America.
Line by Line Meaning
I have seen a summer day
I have witnessed a day in summer
That slowly opens like a rose
That gradually reveals itself like a blooming rose
Along a quiet road that wanders by
Beside a tranquil path that meanders
And I have smiled and wondered
And I have felt happy and curious
Where it goes
About its destination
I have stumbled through the night
I have fumbled in the dark
Alone as any man can be
As lonely as one can possibly feel
Then found a silent canyon full of stars
Then discovered a quiet ravine filled with stars
And in my heart I heard them telling me
And within my soul, I perceived them communicating with me
I was home
That I had found my home
The gentle winds, the rains that fall
The mild winds and the falling rains
The tallest trees, and Im part of it all
The loftiest trees, and I am a part of them all
I've seen the silver mountain tops
I have discerned the shining tops of mountains
And golden prairies on my way
And golden grasslands while traveling
Now everywhere I go across the land
Now, no matter where I journey through the country
I stand so proudly in the sun and say
I stand under the sun with satisfaction and say
I am home
That I have found my home
I've dreamed of Eden all my life
I have dreamt of paradise all my life
I find it more and more each day
I discover it more and more every day
Now everywhere I go across the land
Now, no matter where I journey through the country
I stand so proudly in the sun and say
I stand under the sun with satisfaction and say
I am home
That I have found my home
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