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19 de dic. de 2023 · Verse 1. “Did you write the book of love, And do you have faith in God above, If the Bible tells you so?” The first line in this verse is one of the most commonly misinterpreted, with many believing that there’s a deeper meaning. Instead, McLean is referencing a couple of songs from his favorite era of music.
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14 de ene. de 2022 · A classic in every sense of the word. A song that is both intimately autobiographical and broadly allegorical. Videos by American Songwriter. So what was the song’s original meaning...
- Ethan Reese
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3 de mar. de 2024 · Don McLean’s “American Pie” is more than just a song; it’s a cultural phenomenon. Ever since its release in 1971, the enigmatic lyrics of the over 8-minute-long song have sparked endless discussion about the meaning behind the anthem. Don McLean’s deliberate silence around the symbolism and references in the lyrics of ...
20 de jul. de 2022 · Nicole Wert. Jul 20, 2022. Don McLean is letting everyone in on the meaning behind the lyrics of his hit song, American Pie . McLean wrote the iconic song—that has managed to transcend...
7 de abr. de 2015 · When people ask Don McLean what does American Pie really mean, he likes to reply: "It means I never have to work again." His eight-minute-long "rock and roll American dream" became an anthem for...
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- James Morgan
The song title itself is a reference to apple pie, an unofficial symbol of the United States and one of its signature comfort foods, as seen in the popular expression "As American as apple pie". By the twentieth century, this had become a symbol of American prosperity and national pride.
McLean’s most popular song – when asked what the song meant, he famously said ‘it means I don’t have to work if I don’t want to’ – ‘American Pie’ has attracted numerous commentaries and interpretations. The song’s lyrics are closely bound up with one of the best-known lines from the track, ‘the day the music died’.
