America", a Paul Simon song, was made popular by 1960s folk duo Simon and Garfunkel. It was included in their album Bookends, released April 3, 1968.The song was released as a single in 1972, to coincide with the album Simon and Garfunkel's Greatest Hits.
In poetic terms the song describes in first-hand terms the physical and metaphorical journey of two companions in search of the true meaning of America. Their initial hopefulness, indicatedby such lyrics as "Let us be lovers," turns to a sense of frustration and sadness, accompanied by the inevitable breakdown of their relationship: "Kathy I'm lost, I said—though I knew she was sleeping."
Finally the realization dawns on the singer that, like El Dorado, the fabled America for whichthey are searching is an illusion, and all the travelers (and by extension all Americans) are seeking this mythical land in vain.
it just makes me hope you just get sucked into a miniature black hole from CERN. btw is not possible. but for you it should be. I have no problem with you as a person but to act so ignorantly , prejudicially, and just plainly immature sickens me. Your 44 what have you given to the human race besides sit on your computer and complain about life.
mariocarl(November 20, 2008 at 9:06 am)
i think your a racist and an idiot, and to accuse all of his black Christian supporters for the reason the ban was passed is hilarious. I'm not sure if he had many Christian supporters b/c of his view on abortion. And that only Obama voters voted against it,,, . and the fact that you have a poor disposition on American diversity, that we will never be united, and gloat like your ideals and country are so perfect,
tage92(November 17, 2008 at 9:59 pm)
Why are you talkling politics?? This is a great song, dont ruin everything with politics. Just enjoy Simon and Garfunkel at their best!
hughilene(November 16, 2008 at 3:44 pm)
8 long self-serving years brought us the payoff by historical proportions....without which we would not have Obama to help reclaim our American Self Esteem....
sarahsem123(November 16, 2008 at 12:39 am)
I voted Obama, but yeah it is a shame about California.
wasdrofl(November 14, 2008 at 6:38 am)
shut the fuck up. everyone. this is not the fuckin' place for a political debate. i'm sorry for being so coarse, but c'mon.
agentjoe78k(November 10, 2008 at 6:52 pm)
Little upset much? A minority.. to vote someone in when a majority is needed. Glad to see that someone pays attention. And you've failed to notice that he left his church.(Giving you the fact that just because someone leaves a church that doesn't mean their ideas have changed). I just think your an angry Clinton supporter.. or a faux McCain supporter who can't stand to see an election actually determined by the hopes of a nation instead of its fears.
uclrichard(November 10, 2008 at 1:24 am)
no sir...i am a true liberal.i believe that america should lead the world in intellectual and humane policy...as it is...a black minority are able to vote a president PURELY on the colour on his skin...and he belongs to a bigotted baptist brainless church...it's a disaster for america and the free world - but a lot of thick black people can sing and cheer because someone who vaguely looks them is in charge. what bullshit.
benconte5(November 9, 2008 at 10:55 pm)
actualy you should have voted for the socialist party
uclrichard(November 7, 2008 at 3:06 am)
thanks for the swift reply, olivia...unfortunately - if you're correct - this mandate makes it even harder for white americans to ever achieve the liberty THEY voted for!
and they are the ones who will pay for it...(not to mention the rest of the world...this obama victory is a BIG mistake - from a white intellectually liberal viewpoint)
oliviahenry(November 7, 2008 at 3:01 am)
you're wrong to assume that black people who voted against gay marriage are necessarily uneducated. it's a difference of culture,and yes it's ugly and unfair, but many educated people share she same unfortunate belief as well.
uclrichard(November 7, 2008 at 1:11 am)
i watched the election from middle class england - my emotions were very mixed.of course, it's great see a black man and an intellectual in the white house.
but his victory is tainted by the fact that his uneducated black 'christian' supporters voted against love in california and florida...
it is a heartbreaking fact - america is as divided as ever and always will be.
ifi was a white american (and my maternal grandmother was) instead of a white middle class englishman...not happy.
