Composer

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Paul Simon

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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3:44

"America" is a song composed by Paul Simon, released in 1968 as part of the album "Bookends". The song is a folk-rock ballad that tells the story of two young lovers traveling across the United States by bus. The song is divided into four movements, each representing a different stage of the journey. The first movement begins with the couple's departure from Saginaw, Michigan, and their journey through the Midwest. The lyrics describe the monotony of the landscape and the boredom of the passengers on the bus. The second movement takes place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where the couple spends the night in a cheap hotel. The lyrics describe the loneliness and isolation of the city, and the couple's longing for each other. The third movement takes place in New Jersey, where the couple encounters a group of hippies who offer them drugs and invite them to a party. The lyrics describe the couple's hesitation and fear, as well as their curiosity and desire for adventure. The fourth and final movement takes place in New York City, where the couple arrives at the Port Authority Bus Terminal. The lyrics describe the chaos and energy of the city, as well as the couple's realization that their journey has come to an end. "America" is characterized by its simple, yet powerful melody and its poetic lyrics. The song is a reflection on the American experience, and the search for meaning and identity in a vast and complex country. The song has become an iconic representation of the 1960s counterculture, and has been covered by numerous artists over the years.

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