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Far
We've been traveling far
Without a home
But not without a star
Free
Only want to be free
We huddle close
Hang on to a dream

On the boats and on the planes
They're coming to America
Never looking back again
They're coming to America

Home, don't it seem so far away
Oh, we're traveling light today
In the eye of the storm
In the eye of the storm

Home, to a new and a shiny place
Make our bed, and we'll say our grace
Freedom's light burning warm
Freedom's light burning warm

Everywhere around the world
They're coming to America
Every time that flag's unfurled
They're coming to America

Got a dream to take them there
They're coming to America
Got a dream they've come to share
They're coming to America

They're coming to America
They're coming to America
They're coming to America
They're coming to America
Today, today, today, today, today

My country 'tis of thee
Today
Sweet land of liberty
Today
Of thee I sing
Today
Of thee I sing
Today
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Submitted by
ice On May 17, 2001
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Cover art for America lyrics by Neil Diamond

This should replace the Star Spangled Banner as the National Anthem. Doesn't this song just make you wanna raise your fist in the air and yell out "AMERICA!!"

Cover art for America lyrics by Neil Diamond

jesus what a kickass song i dont believe that no ones posted on a comment on this one.. neil diamond kicks ass

Cover art for America lyrics by Neil Diamond

i still remember the movie, it was so underrated. I came to the US from mexico and every damn time i hear this song it just makes me smile cus its so true.

Cover art for America lyrics by Neil Diamond

This song gives me chills. It really shows the importance of America And the overwhelming joy of Coming to America

Cover art for America lyrics by Neil Diamond

About one of the defining characteristics of this country and what makes it so special. That still, to this day, people around the world see it as the promised land.

Cover art for America lyrics by Neil Diamond

This song is so awesome, AMERICA!!!

Cover art for America lyrics by Neil Diamond

I agree with you lisap86, this song fills American hearts with patriotic pride. I wish Reagan had used this song as his 1984 re-election campaign theme. No other song-not even the national anthem-encapsulates the ideals that American was founded on.

Cover art for America lyrics by Neil Diamond

im from Canada, and i must say im jealous this song rocks!

Cover art for America lyrics by Neil Diamond

atralis, i dont know where you got that from but you shouldnt be saying that. he himself is the son of polish and russian immigrants and he IS NOT an immigrant hater. be careful with what you say next time...

Cover art for America lyrics by Neil Diamond

Surely a song directed to the mass incoming of immigrants looking for some fortune and fame in America.

midnight_listener: besides the native Indians, who's "really" American?

i think that only people who are not originally from america hang on to that term and strive to become it - just like a dream because being "american" in the popular sense is something that does not exist, just like the american dream. ive never known if neil diamond was being cynical in this song, like bruce springsteen or simon and garfunkel, or is he was honest about what he was saying...

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