Clayton Condon
Joanna Boylan
American Literature 3rd
24 October, 2014
America’s Melodies: An Analyzation of Patriotism in Lyrics
Since the creation of the genre in the late seventeenth century, patriotic music has demonstrated the expression of admiration and devotion for one’s country, boosted general morale in times of crisis, and rekindled pride in who we are, and what we represent, as a great nation. (Rhein 1). In an effort to increase nationalistic views, there are several qualities used throughout many historical melodies. Characteristics such as: unity, freedom, and pride are consistently utilized in an attempt to purvey a sense of patriotism within almost any genre of music.
Before the revolution, American colonists had a small library …show more content…
(Gibbons 1-3)
It is the deep and meaningful lyrics of each song that usually reveal the basis of where the writer lies both politically and morally. Although his album is not originally political based, Bruce Springsteen was successfully able to transform this record into one with an underlying patriotic motif. This alone demonstrates the appreciation and overall aptitude for our daily personal freedoms; as without these freedoms, Springsteen would have never been able to release the album in the first place. Lastly, living in a country that is unable to agree on most major policy issues, there are still images of patriotism that remind people of what they agree on. This sense of pride in the the country is shown through both the iconic figures and unique song collections that have advanced over the years. However, as we as a country grow, one thing remains constant: When people see the flag, Uncle Sam, Lady Liberty, all clad in red white and blue, it says America is still a place where people have rights, a place where people are free and, for whatever flaws, it is still a place that stands for justice. The Atlanta Journal Constitution has an interesting article on the concept of …show more content…
Hope is there, but it is a tempered hope. Land of Hope and Dreams is a plea for America's newest immigrants, those risking their lives to ride the trains up from Central America. "This train … carries saints and sinners … losers and winners … whores and gamblers
Dreams will not be thwarted … Faith will be rewarded. (Gibbons 1-3)
According to text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged. It was popularised in the 1960s with the release of Letraset sheets containing Lorem Ipsum passages, and more recently with desktop publishing software like Aldus PageMaker including versions of Lorem Ipsum.
In conclusion, patriotism has been incorporated in the hearts and souls of American people since the early seventeenth century. Before the revolution, America had not developed the The point is, regardless of political and social ideology, patriotic music still inspires faith in America’s greatness, or at least its potential for greatness, especially during nationalistic
Joanna Boylan
American Literature 3rd
24 October, 2014
America’s Melodies: An Analyzation of Patriotism in Lyrics
Since the creation of the genre in the late seventeenth century, patriotic music has demonstrated the expression of admiration and devotion for one’s country, boosted general morale in times of crisis, and rekindled pride in who we are, and what we represent, as a great nation. (Rhein 1). In an effort to increase nationalistic views, there are several qualities used throughout many historical melodies. Characteristics such as: unity, freedom, and pride are consistently utilized in an attempt to purvey a sense of patriotism within almost any genre of music.
Before the revolution, American colonists had a small library …show more content…
(Gibbons 1-3)
It is the deep and meaningful lyrics of each song that usually reveal the basis of where the writer lies both politically and morally. Although his album is not originally political based, Bruce Springsteen was successfully able to transform this record into one with an underlying patriotic motif. This alone demonstrates the appreciation and overall aptitude for our daily personal freedoms; as without these freedoms, Springsteen would have never been able to release the album in the first place. Lastly, living in a country that is unable to agree on most major policy issues, there are still images of patriotism that remind people of what they agree on. This sense of pride in the the country is shown through both the iconic figures and unique song collections that have advanced over the years. However, as we as a country grow, one thing remains constant: When people see the flag, Uncle Sam, Lady Liberty, all clad in red white and blue, it says America is still a place where people have rights, a place where people are free and, for whatever flaws, it is still a place that stands for justice. The Atlanta Journal Constitution has an interesting article on the concept of …show more content…
Hope is there, but it is a tempered hope. Land of Hope and Dreams is a plea for America's newest immigrants, those risking their lives to ride the trains up from Central America. "This train … carries saints and sinners … losers and winners … whores and gamblers
Dreams will not be thwarted … Faith will be rewarded. (Gibbons 1-3)
According to text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged. It was popularised in the 1960s with the release of Letraset sheets containing Lorem Ipsum passages, and more recently with desktop publishing software like Aldus PageMaker including versions of Lorem Ipsum.
In conclusion, patriotism has been incorporated in the hearts and souls of American people since the early seventeenth century. Before the revolution, America had not developed the The point is, regardless of political and social ideology, patriotic music still inspires faith in America’s greatness, or at least its potential for greatness, especially during nationalistic