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America's Son Lyrics
If I was born beneath a tree
Would I be the man I’s called to be?
Caught in the net of pondering’s tide
I realize
Would the poor be on my mind?
Would the wretchedness I try to hide
carry me away, would I be saved?
The realize
That I am America’s son
And I’m not the only one
I am America’s son
And I’m so inclined to run
I am America’s son
And I’m not the only one
Would we whisper hand in hand?
Would I even be your chosen man?
So it goes to show, so it goes to show
It goes to show
That I am America’s son
And I’m not the only one
I am America’s son
And I’m so inclined to run
I am America’s son
And I’m not the only one
Would I be the man I’s called to be?
Caught in the net of pondering’s tide
I realize
Would the wretchedness I try to hide
carry me away, would I be saved?
The realize
And I’m not the only one
I am America’s son
And I’m so inclined to run
I am America’s son
And I’m not the only one
Would I even be your chosen man?
So it goes to show, so it goes to show
It goes to show
And I’m not the only one
I am America’s son
And I’m so inclined to run
I am America’s son
And I’m not the only one
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To me this song explores the idea of nature vs. nurture. The first two lines seem to explore the thought of being born under different circumstances, such as in a different society or really just in a state of nature. The speaker questions if they would be a different person if they were born in those different circumstances. The speaker questions if would have the same preoccupations and the same cares, and if they "would be saved." To me this line is asking if born differently if they would be of a different faith. To me, this is a beautiful song of "What if?" that questions the origin of our sense of self and where we derive our personality from.
@thecirconator This song is extremely well written. It's interpretation allows us to mold meaning to many different endpoints.
@thecirconator This song is extremely well written. It's interpretation allows us to mold meaning to many different endpoints.
Bravo for these guys.
Bravo for these guys.
I can say that this song rates with Radiohead, just more upbeat. and still makes you feel without wanting to consider alternates. The emotion you get from the harmony in the background totally sets the mood, but the song is very powerful.
I can say that this song rates with Radiohead, just more upbeat. and still makes you feel without wanting to consider alternates. The emotion you get from the harmony in the background totally sets the mood, but the song is very powerful.
For me, it is losing the innocence after barely becoming an adult and after enlisting, joining of the ranks of thousands who realized.... Damn, my patriotism led me to ..oh shit.... now we fight to preserve...
For me, it is losing the innocence after barely becoming an adult and after enlisting, joining of the ranks of thousands who realized.... Damn, my patriotism led me to ..oh shit.... now we fight to preserve eachother and make it out but where did my innocence go, I am still American, but I feel so empty now. Why is playing caps and the simple things so far away from me now. Maybe I will be able to feel my innocence once again someday.
thanks for starting the thread.