1… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists that perform under the name Tommy Cash:
1. Tommy Cash is an Estonian rapper. He released his first album Euroz Dollaz Yeniz in November 2014 and made his first tour in Europe in February 2015. He released his second album ¥€$ in November 2018.
2. Tommy Cash is an American country singer-songwriter, he is the younger brother of Johnny Cash. Cash was born in Dyess, Arkansas, youngest of four sons and three daughters of Ray and Carrie (Rivers) Cash, and eight years after his brother, Johnny Cash. He formed his first band in high school. After high school graduation, he enlisted into the Army. While in the army, he was a disc jockey for the American Forces Radio Network.
After the Army, Cash played with Hank Williams, Jr., and later gained a record deal from Musicor Records in 1965. A year later, he joined United Artists Records and just missed the Country Top 40 in 1968 with “The Sounds of Goodbye.”
In late 1969, while on Epic Records, he delivered his biggest hit, a tune dedicated to John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King, entitled, "Six White Horses.” 1970 saw a pair of Top Ten singles, “One Song Away” and "Rise and Shine", written by Carl Perkins. Cash's final Top 20 hit, “I Recall a Gypsy Woman,” was released in 1973.
Cash continues to record albums and currently tours around the world.
So You're Tired Of America
Tommy Cash Lyrics
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You're tired of having clothes to wear and shoes on your feet and enough to eat
You're fed up with the unpretendity to find a job and make at last a decent living
You wanna change it all revolutionize demonstrate march fight in the streets
And you want me to join you
Well we'd better stand upon our feet we'd better think before we speak
These are the things that make the nation weak
Old Glory the symbol of freedom has lost it's meaning
Bring old Glory down stop it burn it turn your back on it bring it down to stay
And while you're making a fireburn and growing long hair
Your brother has died in Vietnam you forgot that you are an American
Well we'd better stand upon our feet...
Oh have we thought about what we can do for our country
Instead of trying to make it weak
Have we thought about what the black men and the white men
Can do together I don't mean in the streets
Have we thought about those who have no arms and legs to fight with
And those who can't speak what would been done for them
Have we thought about what we can do them prove our schools
Instead of trying to degrade them
Whom we're trying them press anyway ourselves or our friends
What difference would it make fifty years from now to us
But what about the child you're wearing
Or is the hammer and sickle more pealing to you than the symbol of freedom
Well we'd better stand upon our feet...
So grow long hair wear dirty clothes curse the police
Burn your draftcard destroy our flag dishonor our nation
Hedgehop an airplane march in the streets
Forger that you're an American destroy yourself and I'll see you in hell
Cause that's what it's gonna be like after we're through
The great eagle no longer flies but lies dead in the south
And the great nation that wing falls with it
No I love America and so do you if you'll admit it
But we'd better stand upon our feet...
No you're not tired of America because you're not tired of being free
The lyrics of Tommy Cash's "So You're Tired of America" present a critique of the countercultural movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s. The refrain "So you're tired of America" is addressed to those who seemingly reject American values and traditions such as hard work, patriotism, and respect for authority. The song suggests that those who want to change American society should do so in a way that respects the fundamental principles of the country, rather than through violent protests or symbolic gestures such as burning the flag. It also reminds listeners that, despite the country's flaws, it still provides many opportunities and freedoms that are not available in other parts of the world.
The lyrics also touch on the issue of the Vietnam War, which was a major point of contention during the time period when the song was released. The line "Your brother has died in Vietnam you forgot that you are an American" suggests that some anti-war activists had lost sight of the sacrifice and commitment of American soldiers overseas.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to recognize the value of the United States and to work towards positive change through peaceful means, rather than tearing down the very fabric of the country.
Line by Line Meaning
So you're tired of America
You feel like you're fed up with America
You're tired of having clothes to wear and shoes on your feet and enough to eat
You're sick of having basic necessities
You're fed up with the unpretendity to find a job and make at last a decent living
You're disillusioned with the difficulty of making a living in America
You wanna change it all revolutionize demonstrate march fight in the streets
You want to change the country by protesting and fighting in the streets
And you want me to join you
You want me to support your cause
Well we'd better stand upon our feet we'd better think before we speak
We need to be prepared and cautious about our actions
These are the things that make the nation weak
These types of actions weaken our country
So you're sick of our flag to you the Red White and Blue no longer stands
You're unhappy with the symbol of our country
Old Glory the symbol of freedom has lost it's meaning
The flag no longer represents freedom to you
Bring old Glory down stop it burn it turn your back on it bring it down to stay
You want to destroy the flag as a symbol of your dissatisfaction with the country
And while you're making a fireburn and growing long hair
You're rebelling in a destructive way
Your brother has died in Vietnam you forgot that you are an American
You're forgetting about the sacrifices made by others for our country
Oh have we thought about what we can do for our country
Let's consider constructive ways to help our country
Instead of trying to make it weak
Rather than trying to harm our country
Have we thought about what the black men and the white men can do together I don't mean in the streets
Let's consider ways to bring the races together in a productive way
Have we thought about those who have no arms and legs to fight with And those who can't speak what would been done for them
What about those who are physically disabled or have difficulty communicating?
Have we thought about what we can do them prove our schools Instead of trying to degrade them
Let's focus on improving education rather than tearing it down
Whom we're trying them press anyway ourselves or our friends
Who are we really trying to impress?
What difference would it make fifty years from now to us
What impact will our actions have in the long run?
But what about the child you're wearing
What about our future generations?
Or is the hammer and sickle more pealing to you than the symbol of freedom
Are you attracted to symbols of communism rather than freedom?
No you're not tired of America because you're not tired of being free
You can't be tired of America because you still value your freedom
So grow long hair wear dirty clothes curse the police
You're rebelling in a destructive way
Burn your draftcard destroy our flag dishonor our nation
You're insulting our country by destroying symbols of it
Hedgehop an airplane march in the streets
You're engaging in destructive activity
Forger that you're an American destroy yourself and I'll see you in hell
By acting destructively, you're only hurting yourself and others
Cause that's what it's gonna be like after we're through
The aftermath of our actions will be devastating
The great eagle no longer flies but lies dead in the south
Our country will be ruined if we continue to behave recklessly
And the great nation that wing falls with it
Our country will crumble if we continue on this path
No I love America and so do you if you'll admit it
We both really care about America, even if we disagree about how to show it
But we'd better stand upon our feet...
We need to be firm and act together to make our country a better place
Contributed by Hudson A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.