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Week 33 // 201776

by Mount Everest

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Happy Independence Day! Today’s holiday is the thematic inspiration for this week’s song which is called 201776. The song is meant to be an optimistic answer to the broad pessimism that exists within, and about America these days. Sure, times are tough out there, but it is in no way too late for America. I choose to celebrate Independence Day as a recognition of the ideal of this country, rather than the often imperfect manifestation of that ideal. There are good, kind people all over America, and that is awesome. At several points, the song is sung to a personified version of this country. I sing to her and I encourage her to have a good cry. I reassure her that it isn’t too late for her to be rescued. I acknowledge that she’s had it tough, and I try to empathize. With no hint of irony, I would like to take this moment to reflect on how amazing it is to be in America. I promise to try my best to treat her well. I hope you do too.

Here’s hoping your Monday doesn’t totally suck.

~Jesse

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Lyrics:

I’m dying to believe
That someone knows the truth
That it’s only history
That’s keeping people cruel
If we forgot what kept us captive we could change the rules

And everyone who knows
What’s keeping us alive
Is holding something close
They’re getting something right
They’re on your street and in your building holding up the light

You’ve got your country in your heart
And days like these will run you through
We tore the continent apart
It’s not too late to rescue you

And every time I cry
It’s like being made brand new
America should try
It’s the best thing she could do
She’d let it out and watch the decade pass to comfort you

You’ve got your country in your heart
And days like these will run you through
We tore the continent apart
It’s not too late to rescue you

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released July 4, 2011

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