
For nearly four hundred years we knew
What “American” was and was not.
On the swiftest of wings time flew
And we have since then forgot.
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It used to be that “American” was apple pie
And evenings spent with family;
Freedoms for which we were willing to die;
And common sensibility.
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Now they say that “American” is lies
And slavery and hypocrisy;
They march in her streets and cry
Their chants and deface her history.
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They say that “American” is pronouns
And cancel culture and white shame –
“American” that was founded
On racism – or so they claim.
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“American” used to be the self-made man,
Self-education and motivation;
“American” used to be working the land,
Finding pride and joy in cultivation.
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“American” used to be about equality,
Freedom of speech and religion,
Independence from tyranny,
And free & fair elections.
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“American” used to be marching bands
And fireworks on the Fourth of July –
“American” was creating by hand;
“American” was live free or die.
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“American” was something real neat –
“American” was something to die for,
A magnificent historical feat.
But now… well, those things were before.
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Now as people scream hate in her streets,
Demand that the police be defunded,
Pride in “American” seems to be history.
Can “American” possibly be defended?
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A revolution is direly needed in our time:
Not one of armies and rifles and blood,
But of “American” thought and pride.
“American”, the best of the world.
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“American” is something to love and cherish;
“American” is something to fight for.
“American” must be protected or perish…
Becoming but a thing of lore.
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So lift up your voices and be strong,
Live and breath and dream “American,”
Stand for the anthem, our national song.
Learn of our heroes, brave women and men.
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As long as we fight, as long as we dream –
As long as the freedom flag flies –
As long as we cherish our history –
As long as we reject tyrannical lies –
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As long as we have “American” pride –
As long as we share our passion and love –
As long as we remember those who died
To protect our freedoms from God above –
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“American” and all that word stands for –
Justice, and independence, and liberty,
Equality, respect for law and order –
“American” shall, “American” must survive.
America was great because she was good.
American means to help those around you despite differing opinions.
American means a family gathering on a Sunday evening.
American is football games on Friday nights, big bonfires, and freedom to choose.
Most of all AMERICAN is Red, White, and Blue.