America
West Side Story
West Side Story
WEST SIDE STORY
- America LyricsANITA
Puerto Rico
My heart's devotion
Let it sink back in the ocean
Always the hurricanes blowing
Always the population growing
And the money owing
And the sunlight streaming
And the natives steaming
I like the island Manhattan
I know you do !
Smoke on your pipe
And put that in!
GIRLS
I like to be in America
Okay by me in America
Everything free in America
BERNARDO
For a small fee in America
ANITA
Buying on credit is so nice
BERNARDO
One look at us and they charge twice
ROSALIA
I have my own washing machine
INDIO
What will you have though to keep clean?
ANITA
Skyscrapers bloom in America
ROSALIA
Cadillacs zoom in America
TERESITA
Industry boom in America
BOYS
Twelve in a room in America
ANITA
Lots of new housing with more space
BERNARDO
Lots of doors slamming in our face
ANITA
I'll get a terrace apartment
BERNARDO
Better get rid of your accent
ANITA
Life can be bright in America
BOYS
If you can fight in America
GIRLS
Life is all right in America
BOYS
If you're all white in America
GIRLS
Here you are free and you have pride
BOYS
Long as you stay on your own side
GIRLS
Free to be anything you choose
BOYS
Free to wait tables and shine shoes
BERNARDO
Everywhere grime in America
Organized crime in America
Terrible time in America
ANITA
You forget I'm in America
BERNARDO
I think I'll go back to San Juan
ANITA
I know a boat you can get on,
Bye Bye!
BERNARDO
Ah-hah
Everyone there will give big cheer!
ANITA
Everyone there will have moved here
Puerto Rico
My heart's devotion
Let it sink back in the ocean
Always the hurricanes blowing
Always the population growing
And the money owing
And the sunlight streaming
And the natives steaming
I like the island Manhattan
I know you do !
Smoke on your pipe
And put that in!
GIRLS
I like to be in America
Okay by me in America
Everything free in America
BERNARDO
For a small fee in America
ANITA
Buying on credit is so nice
BERNARDO
One look at us and they charge twice
ROSALIA
I have my own washing machine
INDIO
What will you have though to keep clean?
ANITA
Skyscrapers bloom in America
ROSALIA
Cadillacs zoom in America
TERESITA
Industry boom in America
BOYS
Twelve in a room in America
ANITA
Lots of new housing with more space
BERNARDO
ANITA
I'll get a terrace apartment
BERNARDO
Better get rid of your accent
ANITA
Life can be bright in America
BOYS
If you can fight in America
GIRLS
Life is all right in America
BOYS
If you're all white in America
GIRLS
Here you are free and you have pride
BOYS
Long as you stay on your own side
GIRLS
Free to be anything you choose
BOYS
Free to wait tables and shine shoes
BERNARDO
Everywhere grime in America
Organized crime in America
Terrible time in America
ANITA
You forget I'm in America
BERNARDO
I think I'll go back to San Juan
ANITA
I know a boat you can get on,
Bye Bye!
BERNARDO
Ah-hah
Everyone there will give big cheer!
ANITA
Everyone there will have moved here
Facts about America
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America is written by Stephen Sondheim, Leonard Bernstein.
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When it comes to the meaning of the lyrics, the 'America' number in West Side Story provides different angles of life in America by showing the immigrants' hardships and the great things they got. It gets into the ambiguities of the American dream putting the debates of identity, racial and other kinds of discrimination and the longing for a better life down to a very lively and humorous stages through the use of powerful images and satire. America lyrics to a large extent point to the issues such as social commentary, nostalgia, freedom, empowerment and adventure. Concurrently, the song underscores the significance of american dream and opportunity, cultural identity and struggle, and disillusionment and reality. The lyrics bring up themes that are linked to the society's problems, such as the references to crime and cultural identity, which could be considered not suitable for children under 13. The choice of words and the context point to a more grown-up view of living in America and thus, parental guidance is advisable.
Who wrote America lyrics?
America is written by Stephen Sondheim, Leonard Bernstein.
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What is the meaning behind America lyrics?
When it comes to the meaning of the lyrics, the 'America' number in West Side Story provides different angles of life in America by showing the immigrants' hardships and the great things they got. It gets into the ambiguities of the American dream putting the debates of identity, racial and other kinds of discrimination and the longing for a better life down to a very lively and humorous stages through the use of powerful images and satire. America lyrics to a large extent point to the issues such as social commentary, nostalgia, freedom, empowerment and adventure. Concurrently, the song underscores the significance of american dream and opportunity, cultural identity and struggle, and disillusionment and reality. The lyrics bring up themes that are linked to the society's problems, such as the references to crime and cultural identity, which could be considered not suitable for children under 13. The choice of words and the context point to a more grown-up view of living in America and thus, parental guidance is advisable.
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kitty couture December 6, 2012-14:50
TheCatQueen Me and my friends are watching the movie in band and when he died when really did scream no!!! It was hilarious! We got shhhed by eveyone though!
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TheCatQueen Me and my friends are watching the movie in band and when he died when really did scream no!!! It was hilarious! We got shhhed by eveyone though!
TheCatQueen September 11, 2012-19:58
This song is fabulous! Bernardo is EPIC!!!! Why does he have to die?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? :( First time I saw it I wanted to scream NO!!!!!!!! But I was watching the movie for an end of the year party in choir so I just thought it.
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This song is fabulous! Bernardo is EPIC!!!! Why does he have to die?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? :( First time I saw it I wanted to scream NO!!!!!!!! But I was watching the movie for an end of the year party in choir so I just thought it.
Cheesypuff November 23, 2011-14:37
I luv this song!!!!!! West Side Story is my fav movie!!!! This is my second favorite song!!! I Feel Pretty is my fav.
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I luv this song!!!!!! West Side Story is my fav movie!!!! This is my second favorite song!!! I Feel Pretty is my fav.
Crona November 21, 2011-9:57
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SONG WEST SIDE STORY IS MY FAV MUSICAL OF ALL TIME I LOVE THIS SONG I LOVE HOW BERNARDO IS SO MEAN TO ANITA IT MAKES ME SMILE IT'S LIKE ME AND MY BROTHER LOL
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I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SONG WEST SIDE STORY IS MY FAV MUSICAL OF ALL TIME I LOVE THIS SONG I LOVE HOW BERNARDO IS SO MEAN TO ANITA IT MAKES ME SMILE IT'S LIKE ME AND MY BROTHER LOL
maxout October 26, 2010-16:38
There are two versions of this song, one written for the stage and one for the movie, which is why you are finding different lyrics.
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There are two versions of this song, one written for the stage and one for the movie, which is why you are finding different lyrics.
phoebe April 18, 2010-2:11
they aren't right cos if u search Over the rainbow - Week 3 - Group Performance u miss out the begging bit sung by anita
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they aren't right cos if u search Over the rainbow - Week 3 - Group Performance u miss out the begging bit sung by anita
bigmash March 23, 2010-15:55
i find this music cool i heard it a few times and saw a part of the movie but i dont know on what side i would like to be in puerto rico or America?
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i find this music cool i heard it a few times and saw a part of the movie but i dont know on what side i would like to be in puerto rico or America?
krfvfactrules March 10, 2010-12:52
thanks. on wednesdays i have to sing this in v factor. this helped but i've forgot the tune hehe oops xx
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thanks. on wednesdays i have to sing this in v factor. this helped but i've forgot the tune hehe oops xx
Mercedes Gonzales August 21, 2009-20:59
THank you for providing the lyrics to this song. I didn't know all of the words, but know I do so thank you.
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THank you for providing the lyrics to this song. I didn't know all of the words, but know I do so thank you.
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I remember lyrics on my Westside Story Album that are not here.
"Nobody knows in America... Puerto Rico's in America."