Here in America
Rich Mullins
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Saints and children we have gathered here to hear the sacred story And I'm glad to bring it to you with my best rhyming and rhythm Cause I know the thirsty listen and down to the waters come And the Holy King of Israel loves me here in America And if you listen to my songs I hope you hear the water falling I hope you feel the oceans crashing on the coast of north New England I wish I could be there just to see them, two summers past I was And the Holy King of Israel loves me here in America And if I were a painter I do not know which I'd paint The calling of the ancient stars or assembling of the saints And there's so much beauty around us for just two eyes to see But everywhere I go I'm looking And once I went to Appalachia for my father he was born there And I saw the mountains waking with the innocence of children And my soul is still there with them wrapped in the songs they brought And the Holy King of Israel loves me here in America And I've seen by the highways on a million exit ramps Those two-legged memorials to the laws of happenstance Waiting for four-wheeled messiahs to take them home again But I am home anywhere if You are where I am And if you listen to my songs I hope you hear the water falling I hope you feel the oceans crashing on the coast of north New England I wish I could be there just to see them, two summers past I was And the Holy King of Israel loves me here in America"
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Here in America" is a song by American contemporary Christian music singer Rich Mullins. It is part of his compilation album "Songs," which was released in 1996.
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Song InspirationThe song reflects Rich Mullins' thoughts and observations about America, its diversity, natural beauty, and contrast of socio-economic reality.
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Album SuccessThe album "Songs", which includes "Here in America," peaked at No. 5 on US Billboard Top Contemporary Christian Chart in 1996.
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Folk Influence"Here in America" reflects Rich Mullins' signature style, which was often influenced by folk music. He skillfully blended folk sounds with Christian themes.
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Lyrics and MessageThe lyrics of the song bear testament to Mullins' great love for the American landscape. They run through vivid landscapes from New York to California, touching upon the cultural diversity and the socio-economic realities.
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Mother’s InfluenceAn interesting fact about this song is that much of the inspiration for it, as revealed by Mullins, came from his conversations with his mom about the places that they had traveled together.
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Multi-Genre AppealDespite being part of the Contemporary Christian genre, the song has received positive feedback from a wider music-loving audience, underscoring Mullins' ability to generate cross-genre appeal.
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Mullins’ WritingMullins is credited as the sole writer of "Here in America," showcasing his songwriting competencies.
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Posthumous Release"Here in America" gained increased attention after the death of Rich Mullins in a car accident in 1997, less than a year after the song was released.
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Legacy"Here in America," like many of Mullins' songs, is considered a significant contribution to Christian music, continuing to inspire listeners even years after its initial release and Mullins' untimely death.
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