Story Behind The Song
The Biffs are a group of friends who after September 11th, were motivated to put their love for this nation down in music. Over the years, rumors have surfaced as to what the word ?Biffs? stands for. It could stand for "Believe In Freedom Forever." With long resumes and credits in drama, vocals, and music, they collaborated on this from-the-heart hit. Hopefully this amateur hit can help a nation move forward.
Song Description
A stirring tribute to the nation, "United" is an instant hit. Some of the Biffs were moved to write and record this after September 11th. They put together a winning ballad here in the spirit of Lee Greenwood's "Proud to be an American." From the tender verse to the harmonious chorus, the Biffs' powerful vocals are complemented by the oration of America's "We hold these truths..." and the children's Pledge of Allegiance.
| Song Length |
4:28 |
Genre |
Unique - Patriotic |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Male/Female |
| Mood |
Composed, In High Spirits |
Subject |
Infinity, Prayer |
| Similar Artists |
Bruce Springsteen, John Cougar Mellencamp |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
United, united in our hearts and minds and will
Decided, decided to move on and not stand still
My brothers, my brothers some are black and some are white
This country, is peaceful but we won't run from the fight
There's a crack in the liberty bell, but the world still hears it ring
Across this land let freedom dwell, as long as we are...
United, united by our founders in our youth
Guided, guided by the principles of truth
Ignited, ignited in our need to stand as one
decided, decided though the battle's just begun
We shed a tear for those we lost, on that bright September morn,
America will pay the cost, as long as we are...
We call this place the land of the free, but the brave still call it home
one nation under God are we, as long as we are, as long as we are...
INSTRUMENTAL BRIDGE
ORATION: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal,
that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights,
that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
(from Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776)
United, united by our founders in our youth
Guided, guided by the principles of truth
Tomorrow, tomorrow we'll fight harder than today
For justice, and liberty we'll always light the way
We shed a tear for those we lost, on that bright September morn,
America will pay the cost, as long as we are...
We call this place the land of the free, but the brave still call it home
one nation under God are we, as long as we are, as long as we are...
United.