Lyrics: This is an alternative, inclusive, rock 'n' roll anthem. A lot of "patriotic" songs tell you what to think about your country. David wanted to ask questions instead - "what does America mean to you?"  This is the only song on "Patchwork Planet" which we had recorded previously - on our first children's recording, "Friends". We decided to re-record it for this album, particularly because of the lyrics related to our "patchwork quilt" theme.

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Red, white, and blue
What does America mean to you?
Independence Day
How do you feel about the U.S.A.?

    I feel happy, 'cause I am free
    to be what I want to be
    I feel sad, 'cause I can see
    people who aren't as lucky as me

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    This country was built by many hands
    From many far and distant lands
    A patchwork quilt of many strands
    Divided we fall, united we stand

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    Many kinds of people have been left out
    Until they had to march and shout
    It's enough to make you start to doubt
    what this country's all about

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    There's lots of other lands around
    with pretty sights and pretty sounds
    and that's what makes the world go 'round
    and round and round and round and round

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