Lyric discussion by javiehman 

This song is really about the connection to family, community, and country. Anybody know about some of the references. anyboyd know which Germantown is her referring to? There's on in Philly, one in MD near DC. Also, where's liberty hall? Also, I think the "sister" is not a relative, but in fact a black girlfriend. Just a thought. The Philadelphia Germantown is mostly black neighborhood.

I am from Portugal, as such, these places you named have no meaning for me, however, I agree when you refer to family, community and country, to this, I add friendships we make throughout life. I think, in fact, each person understands the lyrics in his own way, and identifies it with a particular situation or place in life. I was born in a small town, much of my family also lived there, yet, when I turned twelve I moved to the city with my parents, leaving behind family, friends and all that was familiar. Today, thirty one years after,...

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