God Bless America
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Stand beside her and guide her
Through the night with the light from above
From the mountains to the prairies
To the oceans white with foam
God bless America, my home sweet home
To the oceans white with foam
God bless America, my home sweet home
God bless America, my home sweet home
The lyrics of the song God Bless America by Irving Berlin are a patriotic ode to the United States of America. The song emphasizes the singer's love for the country and asks for blessings from above to guide and protect the nation. The opening lines "God bless America, land that I love" are a clear expression of patriotism and love for the country. The song suggests that the singer is proud to be an American, and the country is home to him or her.
The lines "Stand beside her and guide her, through the night with light from above" are a plea to God to accompany and guide the country through dark times. The song acknowledges that the country may face difficulties and challenges, but it also reminds listeners that God is powerful enough to guide the nation through any trouble.
Line by Line Meaning
God bless America, land that I love
May God shower his blessings upon my beloved country, America
Stand beside her and guide her
May God stand beside America and guide her towards the path of righteousness
Through the night with the light from above
May God provide his divine light to guide America through her darkest times
From the mountains to the prairies
May God bless every corner of America, from the majestic mountains to the serene prairies
To the oceans white with foam
May God bless the vast oceans surrounding America, where the waves crash and form foam on the shore
God bless America, my home sweet home
May God bless America, the country that I call my sweet home
God bless America, my home sweet home
May God bless America, the country that I call my sweet home
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Irving Berlin
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