Brooks & Dunn – Only In America (Official Video)
Inspiration Behind Only in America:
Brooks and Dunn share a deep appreciation for America as well as it’s blend of cultures. Don Cook and Ronnie Rodgers collaborated with Brooks and Dunn on Only in America. The patriotic lyrics fit well into their 2001 album Steers and Stripes. After the events of September 11th, Only in America became a unifying message for a mourning nation in need of a hope and positivity.
Biblical Application:
The mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord’s people. 27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory, Colossians 1:26-27.
Exegesis of Only in America:
Sun coming up over New York city
School bus driver in a traffic jam
Starin’ at the faces in her rearview mirror
Looking at the promise of the Promised land
A one kid dreams of fame and fortune
One kid helps pay the rent
One could end up going to prison
One just might be president
Another day begins in a big city when a New York bus driver glances in her mirror to check out what is going on behind her. What she sees is future leaders of America filled with aspirations, dreams and goals. This driver thinks about the paths that each might take.
Only in America
Dreaming in red, white, and blue
Only in America
Where we dream as big as we want to
We all get a chance
Everybody gets to dance
Only in America
These dreams could come true in America. Everyone has a chance to pursue their ideal life.
Sun going down on an L.A. freeway
Newlyweds in the back of a limousine
A welder’s son and a banker’s daughter
All they want is everything
She came out here to be an actress
He was a singer in a band
They just might go back to Oklahoma
And talk about the stars they could have been
On the other side of the coast, there is a newly married couple. Sons and daughters begin to carve their own path in life. All they want is a chance for success, as soon as possible, risking failure to chase after their dreams. Instead of wondering what might have been, they gave it a shot.
Only in America
Dreaming in red, white, and blue
Only in America
Where we dream as big as we want to
We all get a chance
Everybody gets to dance
Only in America
This can happen in America. Where dreaming big is encouraged. If you work hard enough, you can make this a reality.
Only in America
Where we dream in red, white, and blue
Only in America
Where we dream as big as we want to
We all get a chance
Everybody gets to dance
Only in America
The chorus repeats itself serving as a reminder that the American dream is still alive.
Yeah, only in America
Only in America
Yeah, they dream in red, white, and blue
Yeah, we dream as big as we want to
Only in America
Like Disney World, America is where dreams can come true.
America
Only in America
Unlike any nation in the world.
Final Thoughts:
As the son of an immigrant, I have seen great things happen. I went from living paycheck to paycheck to fulfilling some of my dreams in life. While life is full of challenges, you have to be willing to take chances by risking failure to see if you have what it takes to succeed. When failure does occur, you can always reinvent yourself by changing direction. As you evolve, you may not like what you are doing but you can always change course if necessary. Since you only live once, keep chasing after your dreams.
by Jay Mankus
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