the current one is garbage
it doesnt mean Im "unamerican" or "unpatriotic"
its just a crappy song i hate it
2007-12-03 02:27:26 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
come on nobody likes that song
u wouldnt listen to that crap if it was on the radio
2007-12-03 02:32:07 · update #1
Go make your own country, then you can pick the song.
2007-12-03 02:30:44 · answer #1 · answered by JeffK 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I do like the song, but it's interesting that so many people got pissed off just because you suggested we change it. Some people seem to have forgotten that in their beloved song it says that America is "the land of the free". It would be hypocritical to want some one to leave the country just because they don't like the Anthem. This country was built on free speech, but now it seems that if you take advantage of that right you are unpatriotic. Apparently, some people are attached more to the sound of the song than to what it actually represents.
2007-12-04 21:58:43 · answer #2 · answered by pumpkinhead 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First to clarify. The MUSIC from the anthem was orginally from a British drinking song. But the LYRICS was a poem written by a lawyer named Francis Scott Key who witnessed a battle between the U.S. and the Brits. It looked pretty grim for the States, but seeing the American flag flying, gave Key the inspiration to write that song.
The same could be said for every battle U.S. Troops fought in and even after September 11th. So if you want to change the American anthem, you'd better think of a better excuse than you hate it.
2007-12-03 03:20:22 · answer #3 · answered by germaine_87313 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There has been a lot of talk about that. I think most people favor America the Beautiful. The one we have is hard to sing, and the melody is from a British drinking song. It's been our national anthem only since 1931. I mean, it doesn't go back to 1776.
I don't hate the song, but it is hard to sing, and I'd join you in changing it to a more easily sung song.
2007-12-03 02:32:11 · answer #4 · answered by jack of all trades 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Because if anyone in a position of power where they COULD do that tried it, they would be accused of being just that... Unamerican and Unpatriotic. I personally agree with you... It's time for a change.
2007-12-03 02:31:15 · answer #5 · answered by Reduviidae 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Such a GREAT song. Especially the part no one can sing:
AND THE ROCKETS RED GLARE!!!
We need an AMERICAN song.
All right to 'America the Beautiful' but 'This Land Is Your Land' is American by an American about America.
In fact, jazz is the only American form of music. What about 'When the Saints Come Marching In'?
2007-12-03 03:31:04 · answer #6 · answered by Sarrafzedehkhoee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I must be nobody because I like our National Anthem.
Quite often hearing it can bring a tear to my eye and choke me up a bit.
Why would we want to change something that has been a part of our history so long?
As you grow older ... you will learn to appreciate it and many other things you don't right now.
2007-12-03 02:44:45 · answer #7 · answered by Nutz4Skwerls 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
There was a lot of effort put into our anthem. It's "antique" but still bold enough to instill emotion in the patriotic. If you don't like the anthem, that's a shame, but I see no reason to change it.
2007-12-03 02:31:22 · answer #8 · answered by Gray 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Fortunately most people disagree with your artistic criticism.
We keep it because there is a history to it, it is musically interesting and carries with it a sense of nobility - even though it originated as a drinking song in English taverns.
2007-12-03 02:30:47 · answer #9 · answered by Uncle John 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Thoughski shitski.
I enjoy our National Anthem and am quite proud to hear in on the radio... too bad for you that you have no pride in your nation. Do us all a favor and move somewhere else.
2007-12-03 02:30:02 · answer #10 · answered by odandme 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋