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"American Jesus" takes on the idea that God favors America, rather than other countries. Greg Graffin said "During the Gulf War, George Bush said, 'We'll win, because God is on our side!'. What an amazing statement!" The song touches on antisemitism, war, and religion as an excuse. [7]
"I'll Overcome Some Day" was a hymn or gospel music composition by the Reverend Charles Albert Tindley of Philadelphia that was first published in 1901. [2] A noted minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Tindley was the author of approximately 50 gospel hymns, of which "We'll Understand It By and By" and "Stand By Me" are among the best known.
This is a list of notable punk rock songs that express political views. Songs. God Save the Queen", Never Mind the ... "American Jesus", Recipe for Hate ...
Here are iconic songs from Sam Cooke, The Impressions, Nina Simone, Bob Dylan, Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar and more. 25 songs of civil rights, social justice, freedom and hope for Black History ...
The only hope for America is Jesus." [21] In his song "America Again", Carman raps, "In the '40s and '50s student problems were chewing gum and talking. In the '90s, rape and murder are the trend. The only way this nation can even hope to last this decade is to put God in America again."
Berlin gave the royalties of the song to The God Bless America Fund for redistribution to Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in New York City. [9] Smith performed the song on her two NBC television series in the 1950s. [10] "God Bless America" also spawned another of Irving Berlin's tunes, "Heaven Watch The Philippines," during the end of World War II.
"Jesus Christ 2005 God Bless America" was released to positive reviews from contemporary music critics, who praised the song's emotionally-charged lyrics, composition and the inclusion of Bridgers. Commercially, the single peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand Hot Singles chart, number 38 on the US Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart ...
"In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" debuted at number four on the Christian Digital Song Sales chart dated February 5, 2022. [15] The following week, the song debuted at number 30 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated February 12, 2022, [ 16 ] concurrently peaking at number 26 on the Christian Airplay chart, [ 17 ] and number one on the ...