Best Songs About America for July 4th
From Celebratory to Critical: The Songs That Reflect the U.S.A
Since the country’s inception in 1776, artists have been tackling the complexities of living life under the stars and stripes with songs that both trumpet and deconstruct the concept of the American dream. There’s a lot to be said in the country’s favor – the diverse cities, beautiful scenery, advancements in technology, culture, and music – but there’s also a lot to be improved upon, as several musicians point out. Political divides, prejudice, and poverty are ever-present in the land of the free and the home of the brave, but at least we’re free to talk – or sing – about what we need to fix.
No matter your stance on the current state of things, there’s no shame in being proud of where you come from while seeking change. Even that, in itself, is a deeply American value that we can all celebrate.
Find Your Next July 4th Anthem Below
Bonnie McKee, “American Girl”
Key “America” Lyric: “I wanna see all the stars and everything in between/ I wanna buy a new heart out of a vending machine/ ‘Cause It’s a free country so baby we can do anything (Whoa).”
Lil Wayne, “God Bless Amerika”
Key “America” Lyric: “My country tis of thee/ Sweet land of kill em all and let em die/ God Bless America/ this ol’ godless America.”
