"Fourth of July Ode" by James Russell Lowell
Our fathers fought for Liberty,
Channeled Song: “Because of You” by Kelly Clarkson
Interpretation: Being free because of the Founding Fathers.
They struggled long and well,
Channeled Song: “Work” by Rihanna with Drake
Interpretation: Putting in a lot of hard work.
History of their deeds can tell,—
Channeled Song: “History” by Michael Jackson
Interpretation: Knowing that history is doomed to repeat itself.
But did they leave us free?
Channeled Song: “Free” by Ultra Naté
Interpretation: Wondering if the freedom was temporary.
Are we free from vanity,
Channeled Song: “You’re So Vain” by Carly Simon
Interpretation: Vain men putting their pictures on money.
Free from pride, and free from self,
Channeled Song: “Freedom” by Wham!
Interpretation: Free of prideful men.
Free from love of power and pelf,
Channeled Song: “The Power” by SNAP!
Interpretation: Knowing that they wanted to be in power all along.
From every thing that's beggarly?
Channeled Song: “Toxic” by Britney Spears
Interpretation: Knowing that they engage in toxic practices.
Are we free from stubborn will,
Channeled Song: “My Prerogative” by Bobby Brown
Interpretation: Knowing they made decisions arbitrarily.
From low hate and malice small,
Channeled Song: “Love/Hate” by Pebbles
Interpretation: Having a love/hate relationship with America.
From opinion's tyrant thrall?
Channeled Song: “Don’t Speak” by No Doubt
Interpretation: Being told not to speak ill of certain people.
Are none of us our own slaves still?
Channeled Song: “Taxman” by Rockwell
Interpretation: Knowing that he is working to line the pockets of politicians.
Are we free to speak our thought,
Channeled Song: “Tell Me” by Groove Theory
Interpretation: Wanting to know if he can still speak his mind.
To be happy, and be poor,
Channeled Song: “Happy” by Pharrell Williams
Interpretation: Unable to be happy in such a toxic environment.
Free to enter Heaven's door,
Channeled Song: “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door” by Guns N’ Roses
Interpretation: Wanting to know if he’d been condemned to hell.
To live and labor as we ought?
Channeled Song: “Work” by Rihanna with Drake
Interpretation: Being forced to work to make those in power rich.
Are we then made free at last
Channeled Song: “Release Me” by Wilson Phillips
Interpretation: Wanting to go back to England.
From the fear of what men say,
Channeled Song: “Don’t Be Afraid” by Aaron Hall
Interpretation: Not wanting to be afraid to say the wrong thing.
Free to reverence To-day,
Channeled Song: “Dreamin’” by Vanessa Williams
Interpretation: Dreaming of a better place.
Free from the slavery of the Past?
Channeled Song: “Truly” by Lionel Richie
Interpretation: Knowing that slavery had not been completely abolished.
Our fathers fought for Liberty,
Channeled Song: “War” by Edwin Starr
Interpretation: People literally fighting for freedom.
They struggled long and well,
Channeled Song: “Fight Song” by Rachel Platten
Interpretation: Knowing that people are talking about revolting.
History of their deeds can tell—
Channeled Song: “History” by Michael Jackson
Interpretation: Knowing the real reason these men were sent to America.
But ourselves must set us free.
Channeled Song: “Rebel Yell” by Billy Idol
Interpretation: Calling for a rebellion.
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