Brad Paisley – American Saturday Night (Official Video)
Inspiration Behind American Saturday Night:
American Saturday Night was a collaboration between Ashley Gorley, Kelley Lovelace and Brad Paisley. The goal of this song was to create a sing along anthem to celebrate the cultural melting pot of the United States. American Saturday Night marked a shift in Paisley’s earlier comedic style toward a clever, up-tempo country sound.
Biblical Application:
These are the commands, decrees and laws the Lord your God directed me to teach you to observe in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess, 2 so that you, your children and their children after them may fear the Lord your God as long as you live by keeping all his decrees and commands that I give you, and so that you may enjoy long life. 3 Hear, Israel, and be careful to obey so that it may go well with you and that you may increase greatly in a land flowing with milk and honey, just as the Lord, the God of your ancestors, promised you, Deuteronomy 6:1-3.
Exegesis of American Saturday Night:
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Whoa-oh-oh-oh
Fun introduction to set the tone.
She’s got Brazilian leather boots on the pedal of her German car
Listenin’ to The Beatles singin’ “Back in the USSR”
Yes, she’s going ’round the world tonight, but she ain’t leavin’ here
She’s just going to meet her boyfriend down at the street fair
You can buy almost anything in America. Meanwhile, you have the freedom to listen to the music that you enjoy. Apparently, her choice of music is international, but she is simply going across town to meet her boyfriend.
And it’s a French kiss, Italian ice
Spanish moss in the moonlight (whoa-oh-oh-oh)
Just another American Saturday night
Highlights from their date, ending with a romantic setting.
There’s a big toga party tonight down at Delta Chi
They got Canadian bacon on their pizza pie
They got a cooler full of cold Coronas and Amstel Light
It’s like we’re all livin’ in a big old cup
Just fire up the blender, mix it all up
On campus there is another celebration. The final portion of this stanza sums up America’s ability to embrace, blend and mix up multiple cultures and nationalities.
It’s a French kiss, Italian ice
Margaritas in the moonlight (whoa-oh-oh-oh)
Just another American Saturday night
Back to the chorus which adds French and Italian to highlight America’s melting pot.
And you know everywhere has something they’re known for
Although usually it washes up on our shores
My great-great-great-granddaddy stepped off of that ship
I bet he never ever dreamed we’d have all this
America is a place where immigrants flocked to, beginning a new life. While every country has their own special foods and traditions, this country is filled with individuals from all over the world. Despite leaving their former countries, you still have access to so many things from outside of America.
You know everywhere has something they’re known for
Although usually it washes up on our shores
A little Italy and Chinatown sittin’ there side by side
Live from New York (it’s Saturday night)
This stanza is repeated from earlier with the final 2 lines different. If you want to experience certain foods or towns, large cities like New York have everything available for you on any Saturday night.
It’s a French kiss, Italian ice
Spanish moss in the moonlight (whoa-oh-oh-oh)
Just another American, I’m just another American
And it’s just another American Saturday night
A final glimpse of what you might experience while out on a date in America on a Saturday night.
Final Thoughts:
While visiting states on vacation over the years, there are certain chain convenience stores, gas stations and restaurants that only exist is specific areas of this country. Subsequently, whenever I go on vacation, there are a few establishments that I must visit at least once to get my fix. These are the Diners, Drive ins and Dives that make small towns stand out. Before the summer ends, don’t forget to visit one of these special places in America.
by Jay Mankus
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