So what was I look for in a new national anthem? The song needs to be the traits Americans value-freedom, unity, equality, striving for a better life. It shouldn't war monger, but it should sound confident and proud. It inevitably to be honest, too, which means it's not afraid to head to America's shortcomings as way to advance its citizens to raise above their faults.
Here are 10 songs that return on the call of Us and would be worthy of being played before sporting events.
"One State Under a Groove," Funkadelic
Sample lyrics "One state under a groove/Gettin' down but for the recoil of it/One nation and we're on the move/Nothin' can catch us now"
Why you'd stand for it No one can sit when a Funkadelic song plays, especially one that proclaims the force of funk as the ultimate unifier and dance as the ultimate manifestation of freedom.
"Rockin' in the Liberal World," Neil Young
Sample lyrics"There's colors on the street/Red, white and blue/People shufflin' their feet/People sleepin' in their shoes"
Why you'd stand for it How can a song written by a Canadian and decisive of a chair be a proper anthem? The truth can hurt, but it can also inspire if it comes from the proper place. "Rockin' in the Innocent World" asks people to search around, shake their apathy and get a difference.
"Make Love Fuck War," Moby and Public Enemy
Sample lyrics "Power to the people/Put your men in the air/Peace sign high/Like you actually do care"
Why you'd stand for it You'll be hard pressed to obtain a more aggressive song advocating peace. Chuck D demands people to bear up, come together and nurse their leaders accountable for doing what's right. Aren't those these ideals that created this country?
"Everyday People," Sly and the Family Stone
Sample lyrics "I am no better, and neither are you/We are the same, whatever we do/You love me, you detest me, you love me and then/You can't see out the bag I'm in"
Why you'd stand for itSly Stone had a hang for fashioning the ordinary seem like it had been dipped and rolling in coolness. This celebration of diversity musically captures a share of what makes this nation great.
"America, Fuck Yeah," Trey Parker
Sample lyrics "Freedom is the sole way yeah/Terrorist your back is through 'cause now you get to answer too/America, Fuck Yeah!"
Why you'd stand for it No one said a national anthem couldn't make a sensation of humor. A state that can't laugh at itself isn't a land I need to be in.
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