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51st State Lyrics
51st State Lyrics
Never thought I'd see the day
Never thought I'd see the plan
Where everything could get harder
For the working man
It's easier together
We're way better hand in hand
But the 49th parallel
Has become a line drawn in the sand
Let me give it to you straight
When you're talking about my home
You better show some respect
Cause up here we take care of our own
So let me give you some advice mister
You might have too much on your plate
Go'n load us up with tariffs
But we'll never be the 51st State
Maybe you've forgotten
Maybe you just don't care
But we always stood beside you
For that liberty we share
You can push us to the brink
But where the open road divides
You'll find a wall of maple
With us on the other side
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So let me give it to you straight
When you're talking about my home
You better show some respect
Cause up here we take care of our own
So let me give you some advice mister
You might have too much on your plate
You're welcome across the border
But we'll never be the 51st State
"51st State" by Bryan Adams is an enthusiastic piece of patriotic rock that conveys love and appreciation of the independence of Canada, despite its diplomatic relationships and economic problems with the United States. The lyrics state that, despite the friendly, value-based history of the two countries and their cooperation, Canada is an independent country that should be treated as such and will never let itself lose its identity. Using the example of the 49th parallel, which forms the most part of the border between Canada and the United States, Adams shows that the border is the sign of independence of the nation and not of division. Moreover, the song refers to trade conflicts with the examples of tariffs; at the same time, the artist clearly states that Canada would never become the "51st State." Throughout the whole song, Adams stresses such topics as unity and resilience of the country, praises the ability of Canadians to unite and "take care of our own."
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Singer(s)
Bryan Adams
Composer(s)
Bryan Adams
Lyricist(s)
Bryan Adams
Release
Jul 01, 2026
Language
English
Contributors
IV
KB
DR
SC
RD
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