Frank Turner - Make America Great Again (Official Video)

Frank Turner - Make America Great Again (Official Video)
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Lyrics
Well I know I'm just an ignorant Englishman
But I'd like to make America great again
So if you'll forgive my accent and the cheek of it
Here's some suggestions from the special relationship
Let's make America great again
By making racists ashamed again
Let's make compassion in fashion again
Let's make America great again
Well I've been fortunate to go 'round the continent
From California through the midwest and Providence
And I've mostly only encountered common sense
Hospitality and warmth from Americans
But I wish it was a bit less significant
The program and the name of the President
Because it seems to me the truth is self-evident
You fought our king to be independent
Make America great again
By making racists ashamed again
Let's make compassion in fashion again
Let's make America great again
Ellis Island take me in
Everyone can start again
In the shining city on the hill
Where nobody can be illegal
Let's make America great again
By making racists ashamed again
Let's make compassion in fashion again
Let's make America great again
Let's be a friend to our oldest friends
And call them out when they're faltering
Remind them of their best selves and then
We'll make America great again
#FrankTurner

[@Qwenloswen]

Felt the need to come back to this and Sand in the Gears on election night 2024. Anyone else?

[@JackDesmondyt]

This song is going to help me get through the next 4 years

[@TanayKoyal]

you have severe tds as well

[@ceoofsony5924]

Im here with you

[@timjoye3792]

I'd like someone to tell me what I've been doing with my life: if I hadn't heard "Little Changes" in a grocery store, of all places, twice, I'd still have no idea this guy existed. And thank God he does. This is my new hero. This is Joy.

[@Supercarsguy]

Freedom. Freedom. And Freedom.

[@lauramartin7883]

I love that an Englishman reclaimed the battle cry "Make America Great Again" and wrote a song about inclusion, compassion, and our better selves...AND THEN took it to the streets in a funny and heart-warming video complete with a bit of Brit humor! wonderful :D

[@mattturner7531]

What do you mean reclaimed? Trump was about inclusion, compassion and our better selves, anybody who thought otherwise is a media brainwashed lefty.

[@Dwellerindarkness]

Man, I wish this site allowed for a laugh reaction. Absolutely adore how your second clause so utterly contradicts your first.

[@lauramartin7883]

@@Dwellerindarkness Thank you :)

[@Dwellerindarkness]

Oh, crap, Laura, that was supposed to be in response to Matt!

[@lauramartin7883]

@@Dwellerindarkness LOL!

[@kathycondon107]

America needs more Frank Turner tour dates! Please come back to Minnesota!

[@karinholloway8891]

Frank, please go back and do this again now that it's 2025

[@alvachesshir3493]

Hey Frank Turner,so i was watching Blue October’s Justin Furstenfeld & Eric’s Tuesday live stream and there you were🙂 slightly embarrassed to say that I had not heard of you until today. I have to say this,Blue October 💙FAVORITE BAND, JUSTIN FURSTENFELD,NO ONE IN MY Universe anyway takes the number one spot,singer,songwriter,musician. OK so I got that out-of-the-way. I am so happy Justin had you on the show and I was able to find you and listen to your tunes I Wouldn’t take the time to write this if I really didn’t feel it .You guys are awesome love your sounds. Wow you’ve been around for a while but new to me & maybe some other ppl.loving it now you’re Music important enough to make it a part of my list. Of awesome unique,Different styles that’ still have some familiarity with other bands I love. That is always magical to me.Anyway so glad to have found you will take my time listening to all your tunes.Oh btw not sure if this will sit right with you but I couldn’t help connect you being in America,you are wearing a little American bowtie 😀made me think of Stings Song, I’m an alien I’m a legal alien, I’m an Englishman in New York. Although I believe you were in Texas at the time(lol)you produce this song & the video.Peace out 😉✌🏻❤️ Foreva.

[@patrickkeenan6331]

This song is one of the most requested on my radio show. STILL.

[@MichelleAhern-hz1lk]

Apparently yr radio waves forget true musicans american or qorldwide its commercial rubbish but thats tbeir choice.shame.

[@JohnMuirheadmusic]

This attitude is exactly what the world needs right now. Compassion and understanding while still calling out the bullshit. Bravo

[@donaldjplump1027]

John Muirhead That attitude is called punk rock my friend.

[@YorHighness]

Fuck you Asshole

[@Nicole73672]

@@YorHighness Wow

[@EuSeiT]

@Dr. Dismemberment My thoughts exactly.

[@EuSeiT]

Yes, very compassionate and understanding. He starts by labeling everyone who disagrees with his Liberal position a racist. Most definitely very compassionate and understanding!

[@Americanamae]

So cute!!! Love Frank Turner’s style and music (and his wee little bowtie)! I’m from Boston, USA, and recently moved to England for school. Frank Turner is so inspiring, the way he pushes for compassion and love no matter the odds, and crosses cultural divides without fear! 💗🥰 Keep being amazing, Frank!!

[@kevinmazutinec3147]

Thank you Frank. Everyone needs a little support at times and today this beautiful work of art literally brought tears to my eyes. ESPECIALLY TODAY. I am from Canada by the way, and wish all of our Brothers and Sisters in the USA Health, Healing, and Happiness.

[@nickh4005]

Love the sentiment of this song. From an outsiders point of view, America already is great - it could just be greater, as could the UK. Loving the new sound of Mr Turner on this one...

[@davidcramer2208]

A great portrait of Austin and America from a great musician. Thanks Frank!

[@FunWithCornerpirate]

Here for this today... I know time is cyclical but boy.

[@nickrichards3579]

Truly beautiful, Frank another wonderful Anthom! Thanks.

[@andol23]

America needs you RIGHT NOW more than ever!

[@watchthebirdie9159]

Not the first time I’ve teared up to a Frank song

[@brillbillbutstill]

I'm so glad you did that album with NOFX. I don't know if I ever woulda found you

[@CainXVII]

Same

[@anonymus5966]

OMG Frank, where have you.... nah where have I been?! Nice to see you're doing good and thinking for yourself! Keep it up man. Lots of love!

[@romanrodriguez6930]

Hello Frank ....... Funny story ... You came up on a playlist made for me on my Spotify... I really love your music so for the past several days I have done nothing but listen to your music... I have no idea what you looked like so I pulled up you on youtube to put a face to the music.... first video I watched was this one and you will never guess who the guy in the Clutch t-shirt was !!!!! Awesome music !!!

[@Richlove.]

Lol , hope you’re doing well

[@PoPMediaPro]

Love Frank Turners spirit! And ... sharing it with us!

[@westbrooken]

Could someone please invite Frank Turner to perform this at A Capitol Fourth on The Mall in Washington. Instant classic. Makes me cry. I watch this every time my country disappoints me. And I am reminded that we can do better and we will if we listen to each other.

[@Richlove.]

😊we can’t wait “honestly “ how are you doing please?

[@johnbacci1074]

Just saw him in Asbury. Transformative. What energy.

[@MrJal67]

I love this song and video so much. Tears and laughter and hope...

[@arielkelly3603]

Wow Frank, this is an awesome song. Thank you so much for your spirit

[@mjh277]

The greatest thing(s) about America is liberty and the charitable nature of it's people.

[@erichodgson482]

Now if we could only get back to the liberty part of it instead of having an overarching gov't trying to dictate every little thing we think, say, or do.

[@willr4217]

I really want this to be the first thing that comes up when someone searches ‘Make America Great Again’.

[@music4thedeaf]

def!

[@flumpzz2673]

For me it is

[@isavillegas9141]

Audrey Dunham i

[@audreydunham6625]

Isa Villegas that is my name. bless you.

[@tsmith0187]

Thomas Jackson who hurt you?

[@filsanna]

Thank you Frank Turner! This is so powerful and empowering. The Old World coming to the support of the New in it's current time of crisis and need...

[@silasvlone]

I find the same

[@Supercarsguy]

Make America Great Again 🇱🇷

[@Killerdevlp]

❤#AMERICA 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇲🇽🇧🇷🇦🇷

[@AFistfulOfVinyl]

Homie with the "Jeff Rosenstock" sign at 2:11 is absolutely right! *salutes*

[@tea.and.bookies]

I would have flipped if I was there for that. Love you, Frank! Can't wait to see you again in Atlanta this June!

[@LounySchwarzbier]

There's so much musically across this album that feels weird because Frank is playing with so many different new sounds; part of me is a little put off...but then I hear the lyrics and I get that little lump in my throat that reminds me why his poetry is so powerful and why I love it so much and then nothing else matters. It's fantastic. It's fucking fantastic.

[@user-sn4fc7bc5j]

Much love on this one Frank

[@davidversusthegiant]

Time for people here in the States to revisit this it be introduced...

[@SuperAquiredTaste]

Please have a live version of this on the album or for sale as a single. The message behind it and Frank's willingness to try new stuff is utterly brilliant. Compared to the live clip I've seen of this song, this version doesn't compare. It needs the emotion and passion this man shows in his live performances

[@just1raindog]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p53UgZ6chNdkibM

[@LimboMessiahX]

Das ist echt mal großartig!... Now, that really is a great message!

[@Live4everMedia]

Nice one Frank and thanks again for stopping by our Media Lounge!!

[@loucat2779]

My sister kept pushing your music, after this, no need to my new friend. Cheers indeed!!

[@Steve-il5ze]

Man, Every song you have put out so far i have loved, Be More Kind is going to be a killer album! Thanks Frank!!!!!

[@dirkdierking7167]

"Let's be a friend to our oldest friends and call them out when they're faltering..." Great line. we all need friends like this; I know I oft need to be called out on my bulls**t and I am grateful when a friend loves me enough to tell me the truth.

[@Richlove.]

How are you doing today please

[@rickipaddon6962]

Beautiful song and video. That geezer’s brave wearing a Giants jersey in Texas

[@joshuarosenbaum4313]

Is this musical style my favorite? no. But it's Frank doing what he does with words. I LOVE IT.

[@morganshaffer7064]

I needed to come back to this after today. thanks frank.

[@skutterbuster666]

I love this video.....made me smile so much, thanks Frank

[@olivertriebel5274]

Frank T for President!

[@Killerdevlp]

No, Trump🇺🇸 and Bolsonaro🇧🇷🗿🗿🗿

[@mikelyoshi]

I love Frankie Turner, he must be a lot of fun.

[@vitoq3757]

Great song, Frank. I like this concept of making people ashamed of themselves again. Could solve a lot of our troubles over here.

[@melaniebuckley1772]

I just discovered Frank because this song turned up on my iTunes recommend. This song blew me away, not just the lyrics but how damn catchy it is. I love it. Oh and Bowties are cool...

[@Richlove.]

How are you doing today please

[@chrismayhew2598]

I love the fact that this song promotes compassion,unity, and over all love of life for every single human on this marble.

[@cfsVchris]

Human values are American values

[@Nicole73672]

@Iwillpoundyourbooty Andlynchyou 😲 I'm shocked. You sir might be a big meanie

[@gulmaraz5931]

Nicole73672 You’re the meanie.

[@gulmaraz5931]

Chris Mayhew Every human? Including terrorists and Nazis? Wow.

[@EuSeiT]

Well, every single human, except unborn ones, right? That's what Libs believe.

[@joepickeringjr.6818]

Wonderful song Wonderful spirit !!

[@Richlove.]

Yeah very nice 😊, how are you doing today

Nice to see other musicians already doing what they love in life. Your music makes me to keep at my own dream!

[@Denise_Suzanne]

I listened to this album from beginning to end yesterday for what was probably 20 times. I cried almost every time for different reasons.

[@TheoMeierMüllerSchulze]

Very fine idea! Thank you Frank, you reconcile me with them.

[@benmurray1019]

Awesome vibes from this GREAT track!!

[@thematthatter673]

Every time I hear this song it reminds me of why I'm so against so much of the shit going on in this country. It's easy to focus on what you hate but this track makes me think of what I love and why I stand against all those things. We gotta remember what we're fighting for otherwise we're just bitter people. I want my country to be what it promises in the statue of liberty, and what my teachers taught me in school, even if they didn't mean it. I want everyone to be able to persue their own dreams, and be themselves, and for people to not be listed as "illegal" or lesser for where they were born or who they love or the color of their skin. Thanks for reminding me what all the anger is for Frank; it's so easy to forget and just get bitter and angry. As always, your music has helped by headspace. Maybe I can't do shit on a large scale, but I can try to be a good person myself and be welcoming. When everything you read about is fucking nazis and bigots, it's easy to lose perspective.

[@mattturner7531]

if you don't list people as illegal how can you identify them for deportation? It's simple. They can go back and get in line like everybody else.

[@MadKDog]

I like it when Frank reveals the correct answer at the end. Almost like a Gameshow - "sorry no winners this week"

[@zerentheunskilled]

You might have put this song out there in 2018, but it's exactly the kind of thing that really hits home in 2020 when the US has so much shit going on. We really need to figure our shit out and realize that in the end, we are one people.

[@AndyGoodstuff]

Frank is just such a wonderful human being. What a way to respond to today's political climate.

[@EmilyLargeLivingLargeTherapy]

Seems you predicted what we all benefit from hearing even more in 2020. Thank you Mr. Turner and keep preaching it!

[@nick.mancinelli]

We're on our way. ❤️

[@mattturner7531]

to Biden hell.

[@iamthebyron]

I've been eagerly waiting for this since he previewed it while opening for The Hold Steady in Brooklyn five months ago. Hell of a song!

[@squttnbear]

It's stuff like this that makes Frank my favorite musician of all time.

[@aFloppyWalrus]

squttnbear real shit man!

[@skatanicus]

Punk rock is about something better than casual nationalism in a time of white nationalist pride.. Don't support this trash. This song is helping people treat people at our borders like they aren't worth a shit. Fuck Frank, fuck Trump.

[@squttnbear]

I'm not sure what you're on about, but this song is not in support/favor of Trump. It's quite clearly trying to say that America is great and diversity and togetherness are two big reasons. Frank is NOT being pro Trump. But yeah, fuck Trump.

[@ChrisR_68]

squttnbear i think frank is saying he thinks America is great already until stupid Trump used this as his slogan !!!

[@ChrisR_68]

squttnbear sorry i meant to say i agreed with what you said.

[@LythonV66]

Great song! Much love Frank!

[@MattYellowhorse]

I know alot of long time fans aren't huge on his new album but I love it!

[@MattHawkenMusic]

Having just been an Englishman in Austin TX, all I can say is 2:18 - Preach it brother!

[@Richlove.]

Such a marvelous song 🎶 hope you’re doing good

[@gurgamous]

as a person of faith i love that atheists are free to be atheists. if everyone looked at each other as individuals instead of looking at them as part of groups we do or dont like then i think that would help make america greater. our race, gender, sexual orientation, political views are something we have but neither of them encapsulate us or comprehensively define us. we all share similarities yet none are the same. there's much to celibrate in each unique us being unique cogs in this country.

[@UROCKOFFICIAL]

Fantastic Frank ... you moved me and inspired me

[@keithwolfe1619]

The greatest thing about america us when frank comes to america and beans on toast tell us where they are headed after the show!

[@saintless]

Wasn't expecting what I'd call a Gary Numan-esque sound! I hope one day I believe America actually is great again but that probably requires canceling the internet at this point and then how would I find musicians like Frank Turner? Catch-22

[@theshepherdsdog]

We need this right now in 2020!!!

[@vivibaby1635]

Yes! 🤲🏼 True words never rang more true

[@just1raindog]

One of those rare gems that make me desperately desire the ability to just smash the Thumbs-Up button over and over for 4:45 and generate thousands of Likes for this. Absolutely bloody brilliant, mate!

[@just1raindog]

Yeah, so I'm listening to this over and over, digging the lyrics, inhaling the spirit of the song, and I'm friggin crying. THIS is what the world (and America) should be like, positive, helpful, GOOD. Not this stinking shitpile that Trump and his merry band of selfcentered nitwits push. Sorry, not very "positive, helpful, good" of me, eh? It THIS frustration about not being able to be my best self anymore, about having been infected with the hate-bug, that makes your song resonate so incredibly deeply. Thank you.

[@boatdog24]

I love this song and you inspire me as member of a band myself

[@lucyaoko2956]

I like the music

[@KlausMeineOfficial]

Hello 👋

[@srhmusic13]

Slipknot and dogs are probably the most accurate answers

[@calmfulspider]

srhmusic13 diy is another good one

[@Seanybiker]

SlipDoqz for life

[@Richlove.]

How are you doing today

[@ejmcguinness6875]

Welp, we're here again.

[@sharpcarco]

Fantastic

[@lonesharp1106]

All blunts matter! I love it

[@laurisolups6563]

Who are blunts?

[@navyco5969]

@@laurisolups6563 you are too young to know lol

[@ANDRE-sp2mi]

🌎 Amen. Thank God for my freedom. I am greatful to be working again and I will honor my freedom. Thank God my chains are gone. I will always make better decisions. Thank God for every person who has been here for me.

[@NeilLewis77]

Maybe god has nothing to do with it? Maybe all you have done and achieved in your life is on you? Maybe you deserved the thanks and the credit? At the end of the day, YOUR the one that did the work and put in the effort. Don't worry about praising and thanking all powerful gods. They can take care of themselves. You just worry about being nice to you and others.

[@Kiwicanuck3000]

Made me tear up a little, great video, from NZ!

[@glotime382]

Great song...l luv it.

[@boweewowee]

Thanks Frank. God we love you on this side of the pond.

[@123leviathan123]

The dude who wrote Jeff Rosenstock is my spirit animal

[@Stillontour]

One of my favorite music vids of all time

[@Dwellerindarkness]

Yeah, more of this. Nicely done, Frank.

[@KartoffelHundin]

"Let's be a threat to our Amish friends" was what I thought the lyric was the first time I heard the song

[@reecetomm]

“I’m from England, you might have been able to tell by the bow tie”. One of my favourite things I’ve ever heard Frank say and it’s not even part of the song 😂

[@Richlove.]

How are you doing today

[@leakey778]

wbu bro​@@Richlove.

[@chrisrud5158]

What an amazing and simple message. Such positive and fun energy in this song and video, and you can never get too much of either imo . . .

[@eviselviana2487]

❤️ and God bless you 🙏

[@yourapocalypse216]

If there was ever a day for this song, it's today

[@danielwahlbergking397]

America is Great,Was Great and Till the Sun in Universe Shining America will Keep Lighthening the Globe.

[@johnnyscifi]

Frank's great!!!

[@liamwinter6100]

So hyped for the album, Frank was awesome as always in Manchester last night!

[@dirkdierking7167]

Let's be a friend to our oldest friends and call them out when they're faltering... Indeed. Let's Make America Great again. With Compassion, love, and understanding.

[@AtariXcore]

America would be great again if this song+video had 100,000x's more views

[@Valcurion]

I LOVE the fact that he actually did not censor stuff, no matter what people actually think is great. No fuckin agenda, just accepting people's opinions.

[@TJones-zw9mw]

This is the first song I thought of when I heard Biden won the 2020 election. It’s even more incredible to hear it now.

[@maxkilo4789]

The thing is he hasn't won yet,trump is gonna overturn this

[@TJones-zw9mw]

@@maxkilo4789 Biden has already won and the sooner you accept that the better off you will be.

[@maxkilo4789]

@@TJones-zw9mw you liberals didnt except that trump won,you tried to impeach him for a scandal that wasn't true. Biden won because he got about 3 million mail in ballots over night. That's not a fair win,trump has lawsuits ready and he took the 3 million ballot lawsuit to the supreme court. So you stfu and dont tell me to accept anything.

[@TJones-zw9mw]

@@maxkilo4789 What is it like being that ignorant and delusional?

[@maxkilo4789]

@@TJones-zw9mw why dont you tell me,you should know.also you have no facts whatsoever that's why your trying to insulted me

[@jeffp1289]

It looks like Frank ran out of "T's", for his sign, look at the last "T" in Greatest! Looks like two I's. Love the new song.

[@noplanrecords]

Wow! Frank. Wow! This is a great idea and totally made my day. Well done, Sir!