Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue( The Angry American) is a nationalistic country song written and performed by Toby Keith. Released in 2002 in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States, the song snappily came an hymn of American adaptability and nationalism.
[Intro]
American girls and American guys
We'll always stand up and salute, we'll always recognize
When we see Old Glory flyin' there's a lot of men dead
So we can sleep in peace at night when we lay down our head
Explanation of Intro
The song begins with an acknowledgment of the offerings made by American dogfaces, representing the men and women who have served and failed for their country. It emphasizes the bottomless respect and thankfulness for those who have defended the nation's independences, represented by the flight of the American flag.
[Verse 1]
My daddy served in the army where he lost his right eye
But he flew a flag out in our yard 'til the day that he died
He wanted my mother, my brother, my sister and me
To grow up and live happy in the land of the free
Explanation of Verse 1
In the first verse, Keith shares a particular yarn about his father's service in the army and his family's fidelity to the values of freedom and nationalism. Despite the offerings and rigors endured, there's a strong sense of pride in being part of a country innovated on principles of liberty and occasion.
[Verse 2]
Now this nation that I love has fallen under attack
A mighty sucker punch came flying in from somewhere in the back
Soon as we could see it clearly through our big black eye
Man, we lit up your world like the Fourth of July
Explanation of Verse 2
The alternate verse addresses the9/11 attacks, describing them as a" potent sucker punch" that shook the nation to its core. Despite the adversity faced, there's an unvarying determination to defend American values and avenge against those who hang them.
[Chorus]
Hey, Uncle Sam put your name at the top of his list
And the Statue of Liberty started shaking her fist
And the eagle will fly and it’s gonna be hell
When you hear Mother Freedom start ringing her bell
And it'll feel like the whole wide world is raining down on you
Oh, brought to you courtesy of the red, white, and blue
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Explanation of Chorus
The chorus reflects a recalcitrant station, with Uncle Sam and the Statue of Liberty externalized as symbols of American resoluteness.The eagle, a hallmark of freedom and firepower, is invoked to signify the inescapable reprisal against those who attack the nation.The citation of" Mother Freedom" ringing her bell suggests a call to action and concinnity in defending the country's ideals.
{Bridge}
Oh, justice will be served and the battle will rage
This big dog will fight when you rattle his cage
And you'll be sorry that you messed with the U.S. of A
'Cause we'll put a boot in your ass, it's the American way
Explanation of Bridge
The ground emphasizes the idea of justice and retribution, portraying America as a redoubtable force that won't vacillate to defend itself. he idiom" put a charge in your jackass" is a dulled expression of the country's amenability to defy and master its antagonists, reaffirming the belief in the American way of life.
[Chorus]
Hey, Uncle Sam put your name at the top of his list
And the Statue of Liberty started shaking her fist
And the eagle will fly and it's gonna be hell
When you hear Mother Freedom start ringing her bell
And it'll feel like the whole wide world is raining down on you
Brought to you courtesy of the red, white, and blue
Explanation of Chorus
The chorus reflects a recalcitrant station, with Uncle Sam and the Statue of Liberty externalized as symbols of American resoluteness.The eagle, a hallmark of freedom and firepower, is invoked to signify the inescapable reprisal against those who attack the nation.The citation of" Mother Freedom" ringing her bell suggests a call to action and concinnity in defending the country's ideals.
[Outro]
Oh, oh
Of the red, white and blue
Oh, oh
Of my red, white, and blue
Explanation of Outro
In the outro, the reiteration of" red, white, and blue" reinforces the nationalistic theme of the song, pressing the colors of the American flag as symbols of concinnity, immolation, and freedom.
OVERALL
Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue is a important hymn that celebrates American nationalism and adaptability in the face of adversity. It captures the soul of concinnity and balkiness that surfaced in the fate of the9/11 attacks, serving as a commemorative of the strength and values that define the nation.
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