Old Glory[1]
Lyrics and music by Phil Stacey
In the midnight hour I see her waving proudly thru the night.The stars and stripes she bares are a glorious site.
They represent all the heroes who couldn't stand to see her fall.
They represent this great nation and remind us all.
There is still a land of freedom and a home for the brave,
A nation under God where justice reigns.
There's a country united however different we may be.
We can walk a little taller[2] when we see, Old Glory.
There is strength within her colors and a courage all can see
That brings hope and peace to some and others to their knees[3].
There is power in her presence and a calm within her wave
And if you listen closely you can hear her say.
There is still a land of freedom and a home for the brave,
A nation under God where justice reigns.
There's a country united however different we may be.
We can walk a little taller when we see, Old Glory.
She's been tattered. She's been turned, been abused and even burned.
But she hasn't lost a thread of dignity, because her strength can't be found in her colors or her bounds. Her strength is found in you and me.
So let us all remember the sacrifices made,
The battle we've won and the prayers we've prayed.
Let's make sure that our heroes didn't sacrifice in vain.
Let us join together and proudly proclaim.
There is still a land of freedom and a home for the brave,
A nation under God where justice reigns.
There's a country united however different we may be.
We can walk a little taller when we see, Old Glory.
So let's walk a little taller when we see, Old Glory, Old Glory.
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[1] Old Glory
►The national flag of the United States of America.
[2] walk tall
►Show pride and self-confidence.
-- The most important thing she taught us was to walk tall.
[3] bring someone / something to their knees
►Make someone submit; reduce to a position of subservience; to destroy or defeat someone or something.
--You've got to bring the battle to a final effort to bring the enemy to their knees.
--Ignored for decades, even centuries, China's environmental problems have the potential to bring the country to its knees economically.
--Out-of-control inflation brought the economy to its knees.
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Old Glory is the American flag’s name. Many American songs are titled “Old Glory”. This is a new one written by Phil Stacey, the finalist of American Idol 2007, while he was on active duty in the Navy. The song is not only patriotic but also inspiring.
Phil Stacey performed it in public for the first time in Wichita, Kansas to help the people of Greensburg rebuild their town after suffering massive damage from a tornado.
Let's listen to the song:
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