"Stars and Stripes Forever"

A music video including lyrics and historical context for John Philip Sousa's patriot march, "Stars and Stripes Forever".
More Information and Sources Used:
docs.google.com/document/d/1r...

[@shrn9965]

When I hear this song, I just fell so patriotic. I love my country so much, yes we have done some questionable things but the good outweighs the bad. I love the United States of America so much and nothing can change that.

[@cesarruiz4621]

VaultBoy101 I agree, Jesus said who ever is free of sin let them throw the first stone, what country has been perfect

[@munich6049]

VaultBoy101 I agree this song is the best

[@kimhoanduong7594]

VaultBoy101. Me too. I love America 💖🦅🗽🇺🇸

[@speechrighter]

Let's show our patriotic love by removing racism and oppression from this great land!

[@projectbaron1420]

@@cesarruiz4621 Amen

[@Gorilder]

the American exceptionalism is strong in this song.. I love it. Sousa you wonderful genius!

[@mrbeaverstate]

@Gorilder well said

[@jessieg58]

You can't spell Sousa without USA!

[@zman42]

Sousa you son of a bitch, you did it!

[@jimmylee8586]

A men to that

[@ShankarSivarajan]

Sousa's lyrics are even better than this butchered version. They changed " _let despots_ remember the day" to "all nations … " and "the _flag of Freedom's_ nation" to "the banner of our nation."

[@paulrubio3918]

This is a wonderful video, because it shows the actual lyrics of the song, which have such a fine ring to them. Too bad these words aren't more widely sung.

[@slipperydoorknob2173]

These aren't the original lyrics

[@jacielsalgado4172]

These lyrics were made to reduce patriotism

[@ingmarelfsborg1466]

Jaciel Salgado how the hell are the lyrics made to reduce patriotism

[@cynthiamagno1487]

this lyrics is the vocal majority

[@Eazyw405]

Agreed

[@FabFanFour]

I especially like the pic of Teddy Roosevelt.

[@seanm241]

FabFanFour the rough riders were arse

[@josh10722]

@@seanm241 oh yeah? well..you're arse. how about that bud?

[@joeytran6194]

@@seanm241 I prefer to use the word Ass over our inferior English counterparts

[@keepermovin5906]

@@seanm241 the fact you used the British spelling is very telling.

[@seanm241]

@@keepermovin5906 I’m German American

[@spicyainsley9635]

I'm not even American but this makes me feel proud of a nation I don't even belong to.

[@last.atlantean]

The difference between America and other countries is that if you go to France, Britain, Germany you will not be a Frenchman, Brit or German, but if you come to America, you will be American.

[@kodylangham]

@@last.atlantean Yeah man all we need to do is rub our magic dirt on them as soon as they get here so they instantly become one of us!

[@seanpecson2858]

@@last.atlantean totally agreed. People say America has social race issues and whatnot. Well the thing is we ar ethe country who has tried the most to get everybody to live in peace and we are the most successful in it. Other countries fall to civil war along religious ethnic and tribal lines. Our country does not. We keep missing to hit the target, but the good thing is we are the ones who shot the most and are still trying.

[@brynnemeza]

Every man on earth belongs in our wonderful country 🇺🇸

[@annabouillon8797]

I like the old home guard song over our national guard song.

[@num1shinfan]

Forget politics for just a second because I think it needs to be said just how amazing this song is just as a piece of music. The tempo changes, the falsettos, the crescendos. The song is so full and dynamic and Powerful. Also worth noting this version with the acapella/chorus really accentuates the power and emotion behind it. This might be one of my favorite songs ever

[@Nyanimaxic]

politics should not be associated with the Star Spangled Banner

[@gregorbegger9291]

"During the day it's politics. But at 7pm we're friends putting our differences aside and asking each other, what's best for the country." - Tip O'Neill to Ronald Reagan

[@BigBrotherMateyka]

@@gregorbegger9291 Ha, what a quaint idea. A vestige of a time long since passed.

[@user-2df90a0z1]

I remember my little sister singing this in 3rd grade! Then after high school I left and joined the navy and served as a corpsman of marines… they played this during our ceremonies and it reminded me of my little sister singing. I couldn’t have been any prouder to have served my country and do my duty to protect my country and family. Stars and Stripes Forever will always be my favorite hymn! Next to the Marine Corps Hymn because I was a Corpsman of Marine grunts.

[@eugenerhee9845]

​@@gregorbegger9291seaa

[@sirilluminarthevaliant2895]

Can't help but tear up. While our nation may have flaws. The flag represents The land of equality and democracy we should always strive to achieve

[@tmdsb2655]

Sir Illuminar The Valient 200 years later still no democracy. The founding father didn't want us to vote anyways, that's why we have electoral college :D

[@jeremylalonde1173]

what part of Republic don't you understand

[@MisterE80]

The United States is not a democracy; it’s a constitutional republic.

[@joes9129]

@@MisterE80 those two are not mutually exclusive. We are actually both.

[@Grimmbros1214]

@@MisterE80 bro it’s a constitutional republic which is a form of democracy jesus fuckibg christ this is not a gotcha. the us is a republic AND a democracy

[@fernandoestmoi]

God Bless the Great United States of America.

[@TrustaMann]

Fernando Diaz don’t forget the rest of North America

[@jayy7842]

how to get get lyrics

[@fernandoestmoi]

@@TrustaMann I don't.

[@fernandoestmoi]

@@jayy7842 Search it on Google and copy paste.

[@Zqppy]

@@TrustaMann its all American driven anyways ;)

[@janAlekantuwa]

"It's the hope of the peoples now oppressed and a symbol of their own emancipation!"

[@Lorirunninglate1]

What I like about that line is that it includes the slaves, now emancipated, by the time these lyrics were written

[@speechrighter]

Absolutely. So let those oppressed people apply for asylum, even if they come from Central America!

[@shyryTsr2k]

@@speechrighter Yes, legally. But we're full so how about no.

[@admiralmikael2176]

@@speechrighter Let them be free in their own lands. There will be no need for asylum if there's no oppression to free. Let the United States go forth and bring the freedom to them.

[@josh10722]

@@admiralmikael2176 i advocate annexation of American (North/Central) territory for the sake of improving their living standards, thus reducing the need to escape. let everyone be proud of their country! God bless the U.S!

[@oliviastratton2169]

Love this recording! And the essay you linked was excellent as well.

[@poopentruppen75]

Chills everytime man

[@HeCoversMe]

Wow I am blown away by this. Incredible thanks....I didn’t know the words to the whole song. No matter how much people disrespect and destroy our symbols, I will always remain a true patriot to the red white and blue. I love our country...may God be glorified in our land. Enough of the hatred.

[@Baconnoodles]

Amen

[@juliuscaesar5397]

Absolutely proud of this country.

[@unclesam5230]

Noice

[@moyosoluwaadeyemi9697]

Should be

[@salvadorvizcarra769]

Proud of the US? Well... Now, please check out these FACTS that are on the Web: In 250 years of existence as a nation, the US has fought against 29 sovereign countries. (In Fact, since 1785, we have been involved, for 219 years, in some kind of war. And this wars, against all varieties of nations. From going against the Sultan of Morocco, to invading the tiny island of Grenada. Well, this means that in our entire history, we have only had 17 years of peace, and even fewer, cuz here the almost 5 years of our Civil War (Union/Confeds 1861‒1865), are Not counted, since this war was not with another country, but against us. And the wars against the Native Nations of America either are not counted, for the same reason). Anyway: We fought against 29 countries. We have "Grown" 711 the size of our territory from the original 13 colonies. Our economic, political and military development was established thanks to the Piracy, the Slavery, the Opium Traffic (And Cocaine too), and the Weakness of many abused sovereign nations. We have provoked with total impunity, 12 Genocides ‒inside and outside our own borders‒, and Assassinations of Gov’t. Leaders, Coups d'État and Economic Blockades in 6 UN member nations. (Between 1947 and 1989, the US tried to change other nations gov’ts. 73 times. It includes 66 covert Ops. And 7 overt ones. In Civil Wars: The US has taken advantage of and intervened without justification in the following Civil Wars: In Cuba (1898 and 1960). In Haiti (1813 and then 1915-1934). In Colombia (1899-1902 and 1948). In Mexico (1836 and 1847 and 1914 and again in 1916). In Russia (1918). In the "Republic Banana Wars" of Central America (1912-1934). In Venezuela (1945 and again in 1948). In China (1857, and 1900, and again in 1945-1946-1949). In Korea (1950-1953). In Viet Nam (1959-1975). In Panama (1964 and again 1989). In Central Africa (1969-1974 and 1982-1988). In Nicaragua (1937 and 1985). In Bosnia (1995). In the Philippines (1898 and 1900)... In Palestine, Libya, Lebanon, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, in Kosovo, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Afghanistan, etc.). And more: We have almost 800 Military Bases scattered around the world; 93 of which are against China. On the other hand, China and Korea (The "Axis of Evil"), in 1,000 years of history have NEVER invaded anyone. These nations have fought their Civil Wars, defended themselves against foreign invasions, and secured their immediate borders, but they have never been meddling or aggressor countries. Do you know how many Military Bases China or Korea have outside their territory? None. Zero. Any. NADA! They do not have a single Base. These are verifiable facts. Neither China nor Korea will invade the world; We do... that's DONE, as we do in the Middle East. Iran also does not have a SINGLE MILITARY BASE outside its national territory, and it is surrounded by 16 US Bases, and it is we who call the Iranians Terrorists. Do you still feel proud of US?

[@riflescientist1744]

We all should be

[@Bobbytomface]

Bruh my boi even singing the piccolo imma like dis forever

[@Tyvian135]

"God bless America! God bless the Enclave!" - John Henry Eden

[@Dianasaurthemelonlord7777]

Ah, A man of good taste i see...

[@sussylh4124]

Unfurl the banner and raise it to the sky! Let Eagle cry from mountain high the never ending watch word of our nation Now behold this gem of old The wonder of the Western sky The emblem of the brave and true The flag of our liberty The flag of our destiny Red and white and starry blue Stream out of the banner so high Every heart will sing a part As all across the land we raise our voices Far and near for all to hear The echo of a chorus grand! Every heart will swell with pride To sing of our liberty sing of our destiny As with joy we now extol The flag waving over the land Let us all hail the flag in one accord Let us cheer it with fervid elation Its the flag of the martyrs gone before It's the flag of flags the banner of our nation It's a beacon for all who share our dream Of a new day without domination It's the hope of the peoples now oppressed And a symbol of their own emancipation Hooray for the flag of the free! May it wave as our standard forever The gem of the land and the sea Ever hoist it proud and high All nations remember the day When our fathers with mighty endeavor Proclaimed as they marched to the fray That by their might and by their right it waves forever Every time the people hear the bell of freedom calling (calling) one and all Every living patriotic citizen will answer (answer) freedom's call Everywhere the bold and gallant souls come forth to bear the cross of duty Rising up as one to fight and die behind the flag of freedom's beauty Patriotic hearts will falter never following the stars and stripes forever Marching to the quest to east or west They quell distress the freed oppressed cry out Hooray for the flag of the free! May it wave as our standard forever The gem of the land and the sea Ever hoist it proud and high All nations remember the day When our fathers with mighty endeavor Proclaimed as they marched to the fray (As they marched to the fray) Defended by the right ever standing for the right It waves forever! Hail to the banner that waves the stars and stripes We give our lives for Stars and Stripes!

[@khemiraivoweon3436]

**DEMOCRACY INTENSIFIES**

[@shyryTsr2k]

I think our founding fathers wanted this nation to be a Republic not a democracy. It's in the "pledge of allegiance" 😁

[@shaggyrodgers4418]

@@shyryTsr2k bruh we are a republic lmao

[@shyryTsr2k]

@@shaggyrodgers4418 that's what I said, bruh

[@rockysandman5489]

You mean, Democratic Republicanism intensifies?

[@josh10722]

@@shyryTsr2k not enough people know that nowadays, everyone assumes more Democracy = more U.S.A. the fact is representation matters more than participation, God bless the Republic!

[@sousafan100]

awesome vocal rendition of sousa's masterpiece...

[@jenniferrafferty5258]

This is Amazing Good Job

[@thetzarofthemountain1750]

Im not even American and that got me pumped up

[@zman42]

Coke over to America and gain the freedoms you always wanted and become American for all and forever!!!

[@thetzarofthemountain1750]

@@zman42 someday

[@BogusmanTheSwagman]

I didn't actually know that this had lyrics, I just thought it was designed to feel invigorating and patriotic.

[@fieros12]

The United States is a wonderful country

[@aliasfakename8345]

Simply marvelous

[@DANIELLE_BREANNA_LACY]

There really needs to be more videos of this song being sung.

[@ArnoldTeras]

So much power was given to this nation at its foundation by the Masters, yet has it used its power for good or evil? Let all Americans remember that responsibility is also one of the first duties of freedom!

[@timothyghost8899]

🎵Horray of the flag of the free🎵

[@danmaodi3940]

Absilutely love it, so special!

[@garytherocketman9255]

I've heard this song countless times throughout my life and this is the first time I've heard it performed with the lyrics. A sincere "well done" to the Acoustix quartet singers!

[@scottkellogg3502]

Daggone, that's a mouthful of lyrics!

[@user-hk1vi9pz9s]

They aren't the original, Sousa's lyrics sound a lot better in my opinion Let martial note in triumph float And liberty extend its mighty hand A flag appears 'mid thunderous cheers, The banner of the Western land. The emblem of the brave and true Its folds protect no tyrant crew; The red and white and starry blue Is freedom's shield and hope. Let eagle shriek from lofty peak The never-ending watchword of our land; Let summer breeze waft through the trees The echo of the chorus grand. Sing out for liberty and light, Sing out for freedom and the right. Sing out for Union and its might, O patriotic sons. Other nations may deem their flags the best And cheer them with fervid elation But the flag of the North and South and West Is the flag of flags, the flag of Freedom's nation. Hurrah for the flag of the free! May it wave as our standard forever, The gem of the land and the sea, The banner of the right. Let tyrants remember the day When our fathers with mighty endeavor Proclaimed as they marched to the fray That by their might and by their right It waves forever.

[@superior_nobody07]

@@user-hk1vi9pz9s personally i don't think anything can beat: "its the hope of the peoples that are now oppressed, and and the symbol of their own emancipation "

[@JayPabalat]

Spectacular!

[@someasiandude4797]

The fact Standard oil is one of the pictures in the video is amazing

[@smutlivre4979]

this should be the official national anthem of the USA its sounds so much more beautiful & lyrically so patriotic

[@josephbooth6190]

i love this song may stars and stripes run in my blood for ever

[@THE_flushingtoilet]

I didn’t know that stars stripes forever had lyrics i thought it was just an instrumental piece well now I know something

[@williamsherman1942]

The song does have lyrics, it sounds kinda awesome but i prefer the other version,

[@munich6049]

The 9 commies who disliked this

[@juliuscaesar5397]

One Communist liked the video.

[@zulthyr1852]

Commies, Nazis and Confederates we vanquish.

[@user-mq9yt4wx3d]

I'm commie but i like this

[@forkliftman3240]

Common Sense and the British

[@One_Man_Band]

More like 19

[@angieroxy7550]

WOW !

[@God_Bless_America]

God bless the United States of America the greatest nation in history of humanity

[@e889.]

True that!

[@One_Man_Band]

God bless America 😁

[@chickenoraria7559]

A jewel :)

[@SergeantEagle]

idc if ur an american or not this song is epic

[@joshuabaldwin4580]

HAIL COLUMBIA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅🦅🦅

[@One_Man_Band]

Wut

[@caderiddle5996]

The District of Columbia aka Washington D.C. the capital

[@kodylangham]

@@One_Man_Band Columbia( Latin for land of Columbus) was a suggested name for the United States and Hail Columbia was an old patriotic saying and was the name of the first unofficial national anthem of the US.

[@Tonest1]

I got a quick question where did this audio come from and where did it origin come from

[@inerlogic]

The Stars And Stripes Forever Let martial note in triumph float And liberty extend its mighty hand; A flag appears 'mid thunderous cheers, The banner of the Western land. The emblem of the brave and true. Its folds protect no tyrant crew; The red and white and starry blue Is freedom's shield and home. Other nations may deem their flags the best And cheer them with fervid elation But the flag of the North and South and West Is the flag of flags, the flag of Freedom's nation. Hurrah for the flag of the free! May it wave as our standard forever, The gem of the land and the sea, The banner of the right. Let despots remember the day When our fathers with mighty endeavor Proclaimed as they marched to the fray That by their might and by their right It waves forever.

[@FatherMcKenzie66]

damn, that's cool

[@Grimmbros1214]

“it’s the hope of the people’s now oppressed and the symbol of their own emancipation”

[@scottlucas6127]

Andres what Choir is singing this GRAND song? It brings me to my knees, Hooray for the Red White and Blue! Andres, Did you serve in the American Military? Vietnam? I Just wonder? SEMPER FI ..

[@zman42]

You know semper fidellis only applies to the Marines.

[@Petros_Andreas_Avlonitis]

Happy 4th of July!

[@rchrdsn]

I wish the lyrics were sync'd a little earlier so that we could start reading each line a bit before or at the exact time it's sang.

[@PaulSmithVPS]

Love it, but I wish the "paper background" behind the lyrics wouldn't keep fading in and out with the text. It's visually awkward. Great otherwise!

[@joshedwards2798]

Why cant this be out national anthem? So much better

[@SuperHammerzeit]

Its ever harder to sing than current one :D

[@spartangoku7610]

How about we have 2 of them? Some countries have 2 capitals, maybe we can have 2 anthems.

[@ybuRnoipmahC]

Spartan Goku yeah like one for peace and one for war or something

[@zman42]

This is already our national march and the anthem and the match are in equal place holds

[@kaiserwilhelmii575]

I was expecting „look at the screen”

[@bmepnt]

Choir: The Vocal Majority

[@sarahcollins4555]

Wonderful video my kids love it 🥰

[@sharfuddinmahmud6546]

God bless America ❤

[@squier_naruby]

Forever!!!

[@thomasrogers7403]

These aren't the original lyrics, this is a different song to the same instrumental. The original Sousa lyrics are as follows [First Strain] Let martial note in triumph float And liberty extend its mighty hand A flag appears 'mid thunderous cheers, The banner of the Western land. The emblem of the brave and true Its folds protect no tyrant crew; The red and white and starry blue Is freedom's shield and hope. [Second Strain] Other nations may deem their flags the best And cheer them with fervid elation But the flag of the North and South and West Is the flag of flags, the flag of Freedom's nation. (repeats) Other nations may deem their flags the best And cheer them with fervid elation, But the flag of the North and South and West Is the flag of flags, the flag of Freedom's nation. [Trio] Hurrah for the flag of the free! May it wave as our standard forever, The gem of the land and the sea, The banner of the right. Let despots remember the day When our fathers with mighty endeavor Proclaimed as they marched to the fray That by their might and by their right It waves forever. [Repeat of the First Strain] Let eagle shriek from lofty peak The never-ending watchword of our land; Let summer breeze waft through the trees The echo of the chorus grand. Sing out for liberty and light, Sing out for freedom and the right. Sing out for Union and its might, O patriotic sons. [Grandioso] Hurrah for the flag of the free. May it wave as our standard forever The gem of the land and the sea, The banner of the right. Let despots remember the day When our fathers with mighty endeavor Proclaimed as they marched to the fray, That by their might and by their right It waves forever.

[@jacobtan8729]

What you're saying is the original?

[@x-fun3149]

@@jacobtan8729 Yes, according to the US Marine Band

[@sarahellie4113]

@@x-fun3149 according to the US navy these are right lyrics

[@x-fun3149]

@@sarahellie4113 Source? Because according to historian Paul E. Bierley (The Works of John Philip Sousa, 1984), what OP wrote are the original lyrics.

[@sarahellie4113]

@@x-fun3149 last years playing of the Stars and Stripes forever they sing these lyrics at the end

[@Raphael_Bizmann]

At the very end, it needs a screaming eagle. It would be the perfect finish for such a patriotic song

[@user-uv1qp3sd2x]

I love this song. Is USA my country, my flag. I'm proud to be American.🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@darthvadersith514]

That certainly makes more sense than “Be kind to your web-footed friends.”

[@dmitrishostakovich9559]

If only my country was a US state

[@americaniii734]

Come an join us my friend :)

[@dmitrishostakovich9559]

Lot of people would disagree

[@orangecrush1208]

​@@dmitrishostakovich9559 what country are you from, just curious.

[@SaadAliArts]

God bless the United States of America Beautiful lyrics of a beautiful March of a beautiful country 🇺🇸❤️🙏🏻👍🏻❤️😊

[@Donutstick]

America might be doing bad with a pandemic but I will always love being part of this amazing country 🇺🇸

[@sirmcmeowington695]

We give our lives for Stars and Stripes. God Bless the Great United States of America

[@rullos7977]

Bella canción es.

[@TheJokerit19]

Happy July 4.

[@alqadrialq]

Where i can see list of the vocal majority chorus members?

[@sauceyeti4381]

Godsave America!!!

[@thebigfarter]

Hope you got a good grade!

[@TheManWhoSoldTheW0rld]

If you play this at 1,75X it's the Stars and Stripes forever from Fallout 3 Lmfao

[@MiguelTorres-ko2vt]

😱😱😱😱😱😱😱👌👌👌👌👌👌👌 que tremenda ejecución

[@Josh_Kim_Clarinet]

There's people out there that complain about their freedom and don't know what all these soilders went through

[@alqadrialq]

This is The vocal majority 🎼

[@Quackovertothelemonadestand]

0:48 Great job zooming in on OIL

[@theoriginal____starwalker]

AN UNFORESEEN THREAT

[@cheskalumanog8859]

We have been receiving reports of an unidentified hostile organism called alternates.

[@georgiosbelesiotis6799]

1:16 (The part we have all waited for).

[@JohnLee08926]

USA USA USA !!

[@wagnerpd6837]

Where's the AUDIO, uploader? Please Boost Audio Input.

[@camillacracchiolo19]

Who is performing? As far as I can tell, this is entirely acapella.

[@allysonh6410]

2:58 this part sounds off? But I LOVE this song❤❤ my son is graduating Navy boot camp next week!!!!❤️🤍💙🇺🇸🇺🇸⚓️🙌🏻🎊

[@announcerspeakerboxbfdi4966]

Bass boosted version when

[@johnyvanbaxter4328]

“All nations remember the day” and that’s a fact. 🇺🇸 The star and stripes forever!!

[@asedtf]

America must strive to be the America that America thinks it is

[@pbzeppelin6167]

Holy shit, impressive singing

[@JoseGarcia-fw9iz]

Wonderfull march, God bless United States patriots

[@vlagamer3440]

As postal fan I'll bring a hot gift to that singers

[@Aven_-de2py]

0:04 Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport

[@johnnyguitar007]

GOD BLESS AMERICA

[@tuckrex2038]

3:05 - 3:24 holy-

[@user-wy9oq4nf8p]

😍

[@Ksgamer103]

I cannot understand why every version of this song with lyrics is an acapella. Why has no one just done the march with lyrics voiced over it?

[@kaiserwilhelm8029]

Have you still not found one with the march and lyrics?

[@Ksgamer103]

@@kaiserwilhelm8029 You mean a chorial instead of an acapella? No I havent

[@fieros12]

I wonder what the stranded oil is for?

[@Alex-yy5wo]

Standard oil was a company during the time the song was written

[@Aven_-de2py]

1:45 Holiday Inn Club Vacations Holly Lake Resort

[@usa5450]

This must be the anthem

[@daddymannerhiem4274]

Long live the union!

[@arthurhistder1156]

I think lyrics were written after the music ...

[@sydnimyrick534]

Were did you find the lyrics?

[@therealJonasSavimbi]

Good afternoon

[@Star-Spangled_Banner]

Вот что такое настоящая сила.

[@shadowmemebfdi4309]

2:55 is the war of 1812, u.s. vs u.k

[@tatyanashternberg9768]

Pratrisom interested by 10%

[@S0meassh0le]

Hmmmm yes