Only In America
Brooks & Dunn
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Sun coming' up over New York City School bus driver in a traffic jam Staring out at the faces in a rear view mirror Lookin' at the promise of the Promised Land One kid dreams of fame and fortune One kid helps pay the rent One could end up going to prison One just might be president [Chorus] Only in America Dreamin' in red white and blue Only in America Where we dream as big as we want to We all get a chance Everybody gets to dance Only in America Sun goin' down on an LA freeway Newly weds in the back of a limosine A welder's son and a banker's daughter All they want is every thing She came out here to be an actress He was a singer in a band They might just go back to Oklahoma And talk about the stars they could have been [Chorus] We all get a chance Everybody gets to dance Only in America [Chorus] We all get a chance Everybody gets to dance Only in America Yeah Only in America Only in America Where we dream in red white and blue Yeah we dream as big as we want to Only in America
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Written by: RANDALL JAY ROGERS, KIX BROOKS, DON COOK
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
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11 facts about this song
Song History"Only in America" was released in June 2001 as the second single from the album "Steers & Stripes".
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SongwritersThe song was written by country music duo Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn with songwriters Don Cook and Ronnie Rogers.
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Chart Performance“Only in America” peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs and ranked number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Political UsageThis song has been used in various political campaigns across the political spectrum. It was used by both George W. Bush and Barack Obama during their presidential campaigns.
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Patriotic SentimentThe lyrics of the song celebrate the opportunities and freedoms of the United States, often making it a popular choice for patriotic celebrations and events.
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Music VideoThe video for "Only in America" was directed by Michael Merriman and features Brooks & Dunn performing at a USO show.
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Anthemic ReputationThe song is well known for its anthemic chorus and is frequently performed at concerts, sports events, and other venues around the country.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, Brooks & Dunn often pair this song with a stunning display of fireworks and red, white, and blue visuals.
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Song InterpretationIt's often seen as a song about the American dream, with verses depicting various scenarios of ordinary American lives and struggles.
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Awards“Only in America” was nominated for Single of the Year at the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards in 2002.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered the song since its release, including Kid Rock and Josh Gracin.
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