I was a junior in a very homophobic high school in 1989 when I first heard this in a community theater in my hometown of Alamogordo, NM, and I have been in love with it ever since. I sing it all the time as it helps me remember why I love this country so much. Please kick and rec to the top. I would love to just keep all of this great energy flowing following this historic election.
Josh Groban - Anthem - Chess 2008
No man, no madness
Though their sad power may prevail
Can possess, conquer, my country's heart
They rise to fail
She is eternal
Long before nations' lines were drawn
When no flags flew, when no armies stood
My land was born
And you ask me why I love her
Through wars, death and despair
She is the constance, we who don't care
And you wonder will I leave her - but how?
I cross over borders but I'm still there now
How can I leave her?
Where would I start?
Let man's petty nations tear themselves apart
My land's only borders lie around my heart