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There’s no one more patriotic than country music legend Toby Keith, in fact, in his newly released song – he has a strong message for people who disrespect the American flag.

Toby Keith’s latest 4th of July song, “Happy Birthday America,” “will bring a tear to every patriot’s eye”. It brought tears to mine, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it brought a tear or two to yours, too.

By its title, one would expect a booming July 4th anthem, perfect to play at the BBQ or on the boat. It isn’t. “Seems like everybody’s pissin’ on the red, white and blue,” sings Keith.“Happy birthday America whatever’s left of you.”

“Happy Birthday America” by Country music legend Toby Keith

Happy birthday America
It’s the 4th of July
I get to wake up in your freedom
But sometimes I wonder why

Seems like everybody’s pissin’
On the red, white, and blue
Happy birthday America
Whatever’s left of you

You were the darlin’ when you saved the world
WW I and II
France would just be part of Germany now
If it hadn’t been for you

Now your children want to turn you in
To something other than yourself
They burn your flag in their city streets
More than anybody else

Happy birthday America
It’s the 4th of July
I’ll get to wake up in your freedom
But sometimes I wonder why

Seems like everybody’s pissin’
On the red, white, and blue
Happy birthday America
Whatever’s left of you

Who they gonna count on
When you’re not there to take their call
Will the world keep right on spinnin’
Without the greatest of them all

Without the helping hand of God
Your days are numbered, my old friend
We’re sure gonna miss you, girl
You were the best that’s ever been

Happy birthday America

All the broken-down cities
By the left’s design
And the right can’t seem to get it right
Most of the time

Every time I go to town and vote
I just come home with the blues
The lesser of two evils
All we ever get to choose

Happy birthday America
It’s the 4th of July
I’ll get to wake up in your freedom
But sometimes I wonder why

Seems like everybody’s pissin’
On the red, white, and blue
Happy birthday America
Whatever’s left of you
Happy birthday America

According to AWM, Toby Keith wrote the song while watching the Fourth of July fireworks from a boat in 2020. The song was inspired by a moment with his friend, who said: “Happy Fourth of July, big dog,” to which Keith responded, “Happy birthday, America… whatever’s left of you.”

The song is hard to hear when we are supposed to be celebrating independence and everything that makes America exceptional, but “Happy Birthday America” is truer to the United States in 2021 than any other song on your 4th of July playlist.

This constant animosity toward our country, the assassination of authentic history, and the assault on America’s legacy are overwhelming. It beats you down — even the best of us, like Toby Keith.

Maybe Keith is right, and America’s days are numbered. Maybe everything that’s good about America is its history is now being sacrificed for a left-wing narrative cementing an unavoidable downfall.

But I like to think that if there are still people willing to bravely fight abroad and at home to defend America’s legacy — not just in Congress, but in the classroom, on the school board, and at the local city council meeting — then there is still hope.

Maybe me saying this despite being too young to have experienced the America Keith is famous for singing about is another sign of hope, or maybe it’s just youthful naivete.

Watch the official lyric video below:

Source: AWM

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