1960 by America - Lyrics and Translation

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1960

America

1960

Song byAmerica

in AlbumSilent Letter

How 'bout a tear for the year of 1960

I watched the fins of the Cadillac fall

I remember Dad explained about the Berlin Wall

How 'bout a tear for the torment and the trouble

That was brewing in the Asian way

I wore a smile like the faces that surround L.A.

In the city of the lost and found

It's hard to get a break

Hard to stop from getting turned around

And make the same mistakes

My reputation's on the line

The final day of '59

But like the sun, just watch me shine

Today

How 'bout a cheer for the piano virtuoso

I practiced 61 minutes a day

I could never reach the keys

But it was all OK

How 'bout a cheer for the humour in my brother

That could brighten up the darkest nights

It's just another sign of love

Whenever we would fight

It's all the same twenty years ago

As it is right now

Like a tour at the closing show

When I take my bow

My reputation's on the line

At the start of '79

But like the sun, just watch me shine

Today

I've played this part so many times

Since the end of '59

But like the sun, just watch me shine

Today

LanguageEnglish

Translated byAli Khaky-Kazzazy

About this Song

1960 by America is a nostalgic reflection on the early 1960s era. The song discusses themes of youthful innocence, love, and the societal transformations taking place during that period. It evokes a sense of looking back at simpler times while acknowledging the changes and challenges that have come since. Key moments in the song include vivid descriptions of iconic cultural elements, emotional experiences of young love, and a general sense of yearning for the past.