America Smiling
Album: Smile America
By: aka Level Seven
By: aka Level Seven
Duration
4:44
Genres
Description
Born out of the book Americans Saving Ourselves Together: How to Thrive in the 21st Century, known as the ASOT Project, a collaborative book that Daya Devi-Doolin was involved with, this song was started by Chris, who saw the story of 2 people coming together as representing how we all rise up with help from each other in the land of opportunity.
Lyrics
I can see America smiling, Left behind is that fearful frown. I can feel a new day dawning, Gone are the days of looking down. The only chance she saw to make a life was in L.A. Folding towels, cleaning rooms she worked hard day by day, Then gave in to fear and doubt. She was down, on the street, looked about everywhere, To feed her kids, find a place to stay. Met a friend, she caught a break, found a job she liked. She works downtown near where she stays. Chorus: I can see America smiling, Left behind is that fearful frown. I can feel a new day dawning, Gone are the days of looking down. He left the gang, made a friend, She was not from his world. He knew this change was just what he needs. They fell in love, head over heels, looking back no more, Free and clear from past mis-deeds. Chorus: I can see America smiling, Left behind is that fearful frown. I can feel a new day dawning, Gone are the days of looking down. Smiling, smiling, smiling, smiling Smiling, smiling, smiling, smiling I can see America smiling, Left behind is that fearful frown. I can feel a new day dawning, Gone are the days of looking down. The only chance she saw to make a life was in L.A. Folding towels, cleaning rooms she worked hard day by day, Then gave in to fear and doubt. She was down, on the street, looked about everywhere, To feed her kids, find a place to stay. Met a friend, she caught a break, found a job she liked. She works downtown near where she stays. Chorus: I can see America smiling, Left behind is that fearful frown. I can feel a new day dawning, Gone are the days of looking down. He left the gang, made a friend, She was not from his world. He knew this change was just what he needs. They fell in love, head over heels, looking back no more, Free and clear from past mis-deeds. Chorus: I can see America smiling, Left behind is that fearful frown. I can feel a new day dawning, Gone are the days of looking down. Smiling, smiling, smiling, smiling Smiling, smiling, smiling, smiling I can see America smiling, Left behind is that fearful frown. I can feel a new day dawning, Gone are the days of looking down. The only chance she saw to make a life was in L.A. Folding towels, cleaning rooms she worked hard day by day, Then gave in to fear and doubt. She was down, on the street, looked about everywhere, To feed her kids, find a place to stay. Met a friend, she caught a break, found a job she liked. She works downtown near where she stays. Chorus: I can see America smiling, Left behind is that fearful frown. I can feel a new day dawning, Gone are the days of looking down. He left the gang, made a friend, She was not from his world. He knew this change was just what he needs. They fell in love, head over heels, looking back no more, Free and clear from past mis-deeds. Chorus: I can see America smiling, Left behind is that fearful frown. I can feel a new day dawning, Gone are the days of looking down. Smiling, smiling, smiling, smiling Smiling, smiling, smiling, smiling I can see America smiling, Left behind is that fearful frown. I can feel a new day dawning, Gone are the days of looking down. The only chance she saw to make a life was in L.A. Folding towels, cleaning rooms she worked hard day by day, Then gave in to fear and doubt. She was down, on the street, looked about everywhere, To feed her kids, find a place to stay. Met a friend, she caught a break, found a job she liked. She works downtown near where she stays. Chorus: I can see America smiling, Left behind is that fearful frown. I can feel a new day dawning, Gone are the days of looking down. He left the gang, made a friend, She was not from his world. He knew this change was just what he needs. They fell in love, head over heels, looking back no more, Free and clear from past mis-deeds. Chorus: I can see America smiling, Left behind is that fearful frown. I can feel a new day dawning, Gone are the days of looking down. Smiling, smiling, smiling, smiling Smiling, smiling, smiling, smiling
