Mark Wills - Looking For America Lyrics






I'm chasing down a memory
Of the way that things used to be
Kids playing underneath and old street light
Knowing they were safe when they laid down at night
I'm looking for something I ain't seen in a while
I'm looking for a factory
Where a man can feed his family
Not worried about them moving it south
Closing the doors and shutting her down tomorrow
I'm looking for America

The land of the free and the home of the brave
Seems like I just woke up one day
And it was gone, long gone
But I know in my heart it's still out there
Can somebody please tell me where
I'm looking for America

I'm searching for an old church steeple
Where inside you'll find people
Who live their lives unashamed
And they ain't afraid to say God's name outloud
Yeah I'm looking for America

[Repeat Chorus]

I'm out here looking for the truth
A few folks to waive the red, white and blue
Who still believe freedom isn't free
And I guess it's up to you and me to find it
Yeah we've got to find it
Cause we're looking for

[Repeat Chorus]





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  1. S.... C....

    A vocal god how he not a bigger. Star.

  2. A.... C....

    It's sad this only has 155k views. We are falling apart and we need to find that America again

  3. T.... ....

    My favorite song! Too bad America is 3rd world now.. at least commiefornia is

  4. T.... ....

    Well...it's not in California

  5. D.... S....

    This song is so true and I can totally associate with it even though I'm just a european who grew up, lived and still am living in different parts of Europe, inside and out of EU. I think that the whole world is so screwed up and no one had seen it coming, like in that story of a frog that was put in a casserole full of water and it enjoyed itsself in swimming in it, but then it ended up on a stove and slowly became so "well done" that it didn't have the strength to jump out and by the time it figured out what was going on.

  6. C.... T....

    America hasn’t seen a solar eclipse like this since the end of World War I, it's going to be in hopkinsville,ky if your close to the area......2:40secs

  7. J.... L....

    We have found it again with President Trump!!!

  8. D.... L....

    Perfect!

  9. R.... S....

    I find it interesting that the reply buttons are only for the few new posts!!! That's not right!

  10. R.... S....

    For the one asking about whether or not going to war and killing to defend yourself or others is ok. There's a verse in the Bible that talks about carrying a sword. Jesus asked one of the Disciples if they had a sword he said yes we have 2. Jesus said that's enough. It's right to defend ourselves against the enemies of the world and America! King David was a Man after God's Own Heart and he had an Army!!! And King David killed Goliath with a Sling! Then there was Joshua. There wasn't a reply button on the name: D33ZNuTTS

  11. R.... S....

    If everyone in America would vote maybe we could find America. If we don't, then we might as well give up!

  12. P.... M....

    I Am Andrew Breitbart. WAR. Let's bring back American exceptionalism, individual liberties, responsibilities, rights and freedoms. Let's end entitlements that enslave the people. Remind the government that they only lead with the consent of the governed. Our children MUST be taught the US Constitution, The Federalist Papers, Paine, Locke, and Montesquieu. End media bias.

    War

    I Am Andrew Breitbart
    Let us take back the news media, kill the bias, and tell them the stories WE want them to cover.

  13. C.... T....

    i really like the message he is trying to get across to the world if they are listening out loud
    looking for america where is our america at now........

    C.... T....

    Especially now

  14. B.... B....

    People are looking for something they have lost or never knew they had. Love of country. It might not be politically correct to actually love your founding Fathers.... should it be generic love of the amorphous framers? Rock on Mark.

  15. J.... B....

    @master2030 They are probably looking for a forum to complain. Those can be found just about anywhere. I chose to ignore them...it works for me :)

  16. m.... ....

    @jbpianoman4u Why do people focus on racial makeup of the music video and not on what this song was for?! Grrr!!

  17. A.... T....

    @bgrant5 Life is different now. My generation is when things got very scary. I hope one day we can all learn to love one another regardless of our differences. Shouldn't we try that?

  18. P.... ....

    The country singing version of actor Mark Ruffalo

  19. R.... M....

    LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FOREVER FORGOTTEN . SO SAD. SMH .

  20. B.... s....

    What a great song. Thank you Mark Wills

  21. B.... s....

    @RepublicantClowns I feel sorry for you

  22. J.... B....

    @RepublicantClowns You are so right...and obviously so educated. What an incredible example of what NOT to be kids!

    J.... B....

    I suppose Obama did things better, oh wait the numbers didn't start going in the right direction until DONALD J TRUMP was in office.

  23. z.... h....

    I totally love this american song. If only we could go back to being free. Live how we want. Live where we want. Believe what we want. Stick together no matter the costs. Be there for each other. Not have to worry behind locked doors. Let the children play wild and free. Do what work we could and want to do. Speak how we want to speak. Where families loved one another no matter what came their way. Where isn't only about the rich.

  24. z.... h....

    @D33ZNuTTS hm ok. Hence the verse Numbers 25:16 0f 18. God wills it if it's important. "And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying Vex the Midianites, and smite them: For they vex you with their wiles, where with they have beguiled you in the matter of Peor, and in the matter of Cozbi... " Here he demanded them to fight for thier belief. Many even children helped in the war. If they wouldn't have defended themselves of the midiantes who knows what wouldve became of us. This song isnt of beliefs!

  25. z.... h....

    @D33ZNuTTS hmm ok. Hence the verse Numbers 25:16 0f 18. God wills it if it's important. "And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying Vex the Midianites, and smite them: For they vex you with their wiles, where with they have beguiled you in the matter of Peor, and in the matter of Cozbi... " Here he demanded them to fight for thier belief. Many even children helped in the war. If they wouldn't have defended themselves of the midiantes who knows what wouldve became of us.

  26. c.... ....

    Take america back to the land of equality!!!!


    the land where everyone pays their fair share no matter the tax bracket they fall in!


    the land where everyone learns to work for what they get instead of handed to them on a silver platter!


    the land where you actually have to be registered as a citizen to recieve government help and a job!


    The land where it's people aren't afraid to fight for what's right!

  27. C.... C....

    Just saw him yesterday at Lackland AFB and talked to him. This was an amazing song to here him sing.

  28. i.... ....

    @etiosoul That is an insulting statement...don't make such damaging statements like this out without arguing your point.

  29. C.... S....

    Great video and song, nice work Mark...

  30. J.... S....

    @crh0000
    Im with ya. My old chevy truck is needin a break too. Hopefully people stand up and do something for this country. I know I am and I fight for my rights

  31. i.... ....

    This is an amazing song. I love it.
    This should inspire us. We can go and find America but we also need to stop and be America. America won't be there again until someone stops, gathers thier family and friends, and decides to make a differance. So, if you're looking for America, keep up the hunt but also know that it can start in your own backyard...

    Thanks, Mark for this reminder, and especially for sending a message to all us Christians. That is a huge encouragement in this day and age....

  32. M.... M....

    I think the government should do away with clean water standards, airline safety, meat inspection to name a few, we don't need them....

  33. 5.... ....

    If we really wan't to take america back we must start with the youth and the school system. Because it is in through education that the youth are taught certain values and principles and the education system has completely abandoned these values thanks to the feds. It all starts with installing the youth of family values, a love for God, etc. This I believe, is the only way that we can restore and take back America.

  34. F.... ....

    Good song! This is the mood of America.. We've had about enough of the Big Gov't. We need to get back to our Constitutional values and Gov't. By the People, For The People, & Of the People!!!! PALIN 2012!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  35. J.... B....

    @bubbah Yeah, you can clearly get that from the lyrics of the song, right? What an idiot.

  36. b.... ....

    @jbpianoman4u Notice how he wants to go back to the old America... You know, the time of racism.

  37. T.... ....

    Take America Back.

    No More Communists.

    No More Illegals.

  38. J.... B....

    Actually there are blacks, whites, indians, old, young, male and female in the video. There was an open casting call for the video and the people in the video are the people who showed. If all of one race or one gender would have shown, we would have still shot the video. America is not about a race, it is about a spirit, a faith and a will that will not fail. That's all the song is saying we are looking for!

  39. S.... ....

    i love this song it's meaning, & i love America far more!! & i loved the end of the video & the all-white thinger as well, not saying that i dont like ppl from other color, 2 of my friends are blacks, but whites started America back in 1776 with the help of a couple of non-white ppl & millions of white ppl, american ppl.

  40. b.... ....

    @jbpianoman4u That's incredibly vague and incredibly racist and insulting.

    What the hell is the point of this song exactly? What does "safe" mean? Not being robbed, shot or killed? Then I guess Europe is it, because countries like Norway, Sweden, etc. have much lower violence and murder rates.

  41. J.... B....

    Clearly their are certain people who want an America that is patterned after Europe, or even the middle east. If that's the one you want, you may want to go there for an extended stay. I am looking for an America that is safe for our children to grow up in, people have jobs that are safe, government is less intrusive and our leaders have integrity and character. If you can twist the message of this song to mean something else, you are sick and need professional help.

  42. J.... B....

    Ok, one more time...especially for Bubbah, there is nothing about the video that discusses or even attempts to discuss race as the issue. If you read that into it, you have issues. There were multiple races and backgrounds in this video. Many of the people in front are veterans. If those are the people you want to bash, feel free. They are the people who sacrificed more than you to give you the opportunity to post such ignorance.

  43. b.... ....

    A Christian, all-white nation. That's what you want, eh?

    Douchebag.

  44. b.... ....

    At the end of the video, I notice that Mark's America is all-white. Nice one.

  45. b.... ....

    You are looking for an America full of religious fundies, eh?

    Screw you. America is not for Christian fundies. It is for FREEDOM OF and FROM religion.

  46. b.... ....

    "The way things used to be" ...

    Slavery.

    No voting rights for blacks.

    Cold war.

    World wars.

    Yeah, you moron, what a great time we had "back when."

  47. T.... ....

    This song is the truth. america needs to stop worrying about other countries so damn much and worry about itself. like Mark Wills said, we have people starving, homeless, losing their jobs, getting killed, etc. We need to stop sending money out to these other countries and help our own economy and our own people. STAND UP FOR YOUR COUNTRY! WHAT'S STOPPING YOU? YOURSELVES!!!!!!!!

  48. M.... M....

    We agree - please pass it on...before it's too late!

  49. B.... R....

    this video needs more views America needs to wake up

  50. S.... H....

    @jenro03 Yo, genius! It's easy to be brave on the internet, but one of the guys who wrote this song is a friend of mine. I weigh almost 300 pounds and I'd rather walk on glass than call Jeremy Bussey "short bus." He'd beat the MESS out of me without even THINKING about it...and also...he carries a gun with him alot of the time. Who is special now?

  51. j.... g....

    @HitmannDDD well the last time that we tried to take back the original america my ancestors(confederates) were called traitors and blame for slavery when slavery was legal under the american flag

  52. R.... F....

    the 13 people who dislike this are not americans




    May 29, 2011

  53. k.... ....

    Very NICE!

  54. R.... J....

    Yo short bus...wake up! This IS America!

  55. J.... B....

    40 years ago would have been 1971, so yes, they did have cars that could go 100mph. They also had drunk drivers, trust me....some of them were my family members. Seat belts are probably a good mandatory rule. I was always one of those who never wore mine. None the less, there is entirely too much OTHER government involvement in our everyday lives. So I would probably have to agree somewhat with you lover102795.

  56. S.... L....

    Great Song, Great Video, Great Singer and Great Writers!!!
    God Bless

    Congrats!!

  57. P.... F....

    @lover102795 you my dear friend are an idiot.... 40 years ago they didnt have cars capable of speeds over 100 mph get hit by a drunk driver going that fast and youll wonder why we make fucking retards like you wear them.

  58. T.... ....

    It's time to take this country back from illegal aliens, drug dealers and Zionist/Masonic/Marxist thieves. Capitalism lines greedy corporate pockets while socialists seek to tax working White America and redistribute wealth to bum welfare mothers.

    nsm88-dot-org. The only Party standing up for White civil rights and American jobs.

  59. A.... R....

    Sorry problems with my keyboard. just because u disagree ith someone does not give you the right

  60. A.... R....

    bostonredsox27772 I should have wore my boots for all the crap spewing from your mond

  61. j.... B....

    I love this song. And the video reminds me of my Daddy coming home from working all day at GM carrying that same lunch bucket !

  62. j.... B....

    I love this song, and the video, brings back memories of my Daddy carrying that same lunch bucket after working all day for GM

  63. i.... ....

    @racismisbad5 You missed the cliche of the person who only looks at the surface....Those KKK people are Combat Vets on Bikes...who came at a moment's notice to help out in the video, there are cancer survivors, elderly people from the DuPont community, people of several nationalities and races.. This is not a novelty song that needs ironic turns of phrases - it's just a straight forward song about the state of the Nation...

  64. f.... ....

    Thumbs up if infowars brought you here.

  65. T.... ....

    @ HitmanDDD couldn't agree w you more!

  66. J.... B....

    @wilburtrex Feel free to write a song about the America you wish for if you don't like this one...I'm sure it will be a hit in California, Mexico, or France.

    Yah, NOT being sarcastic.

  67. J.... B....

    @wilburtrex Oh wait....There isn't a chicken in it either....FYI, but we don't have a problem with chickens. People are dying and going thru more hell right now than you could possibly imagine, and THIS is the main thing you are concerned about with this video? GOD why don't you get over yourself.

  68. i.... ....

    We held an open call for the one day video shoot...tweeted, emailed, and announced on TV. We certainly did have several races represented...due to weather conditions and cuts/edits this is the edit that made it to the final version. We had vets, wounded vets, cancer survivors, African Americans, Indian Americans, children, elderly people...We did what we could do on a tight budget and lots of good will.

  69. b.... ....

    @racismisbad5 majority of those other groups dont want to listen to country anyway. not being racist just saying. mite only b a few thats it. evrybody includeing young whites all care about these song that all they do is sing about partying and getting fucked up and all the money they have(which most of us dont have) or songs that are just trying to b glamorous and not really sing about something real mite find a few popular songs that do tho but not many. just my opinion tho not trying 2 argue

  70. J.... H....

    love this song

  71. s.... ....

    @bostonredsox27772 Do you honestly think that if we do away with guns,that criminals wont be able to get them? You are ignorant. That's like saying if we take away the military then other countries wont attack us.

  72. J.... ....

    Were the nine people who disliked this mega bankers?

  73. m.... ....

    @HitmannDDD Ever since Bush 41's "Thousand Points Of Light" Bullshit. "Continuity of government" has been enacted ever since.

  74. H.... ....

    Final comments for those who care enough to learn the Truth. All of these can be found on Youtube.

    "The Creature from Jekyll Island" G. Edward Griffin
    "The Money Masters" Unknown Author
    "The American Dream Film" Tad Lumbkin & Harold Uhl (short but very good cartoon)
    "America, Freedom to Facism" Aaron Russo, RIP :(
    "Fall of the Republic" Alex Jones
    "Invisible Empire A New World Order Defined" Jason Bermas

    Wake up America, take back our country!

  75. H.... ....

    Our country, since early 1900's, has been slowly destroyed by design by these banking cartels. Those who "run the show" in the US want to knock America down to 3rd world status, because a free US jepordizes their control. While I don't like to use the term as it immediatly invokes tin-foil hat comments, The New World Order will see this country destroyed. Start your process of waking up. Don't trust the mainstream media. Research the issues yourself! Wake Up, America, before its too late!

  76. H.... ....

    Great song, and I don't even like country music.

    The real problem we're facing is that our goverment is no longer run by the people, it is run by international bankers . Republican, Democrat, it doesn't matter, both parties continue the same adjenda set forth by the "elite". "We the People" need to take back our country from the globalists. Abolish the criminal Federal Reserve, eliminate NAFTA & GAT, start voting for REAL patriots like Ron Paul. Turn off your TV and WAKE UP AMERICA!!!

  77. J.... B....

    @bostonredsox27772 Also, cutting the defense would NOT mean "no more wars". That would just mean we are less capable of defending our country. Defense IS one of the roles of government and you want to do away with that? I don't even understand that statement. I personally believe we should bring all of our troops home. Regardless, it is clear that you have an opinion as do I and neither is going to change anytime soon.

  78. J.... B....

    @bostonredsox27772 It SHOULD be the federal government who protects the boarder, true. But what do you do when they don't? That's why the constitution emphasizes the states rights. What the Gov is doing and has done for decades is ignore the problem. The Arizona law isn't racist. If they had a problem with wolves killing sheep, the would be looking for wolves, not squirrels . Based on your view, they would be "profiling" all wolves. Ludicrous argument if you ask me.

  79. J.... B....

    @bostonredsox27772 And I never used the word "all poor". I simply said they should be educated in finance. If your dad was very fiscally responsible, good for him. Many are not. However, if he is struggling with money now, maybe you should consider helping him with some of the money you use to get "black out drunk" (your words) and help assist him. I feel sure he provided for you when you were young. That's fair I think. I'm having to do the same thing so I don't feel bad for you. Sorry.

  80. J.... B....

    @bostonredsox27772 The biggest problem IS with our tax system, correct. That is why I support the "fair tax". There are a ton of loopholes in the system. Agreed. GE is also one of the whitehouse's pet projects. Check the connections first. They are a bad example to make your point. GE would LOVE for green energy to be mandatory. I work in this industry and believe me, that want it to be mandatory. That means more money for THEM, not the community, citizens, or anyone else.

  81. J.... B....

    @bostonredsox27772 I would gladly give a gun to anyone who is a law abiding citizen. People who are not, shouldn't have them. If we enforced the laws on gun possession, purchase, etc. that are already on the books, it might help. But there is always the black market. You have the idea that all people are genuinely good, and that is NOT the case. Mankind by nature is destructive. Look around. Good people should have the right to defend themselves.

  82. J.... B....

    @bostonredsox27772 So I "like carrying a gun"? Actually I feel safer, but my preference would be that we live in a world where I wouldn't "need" it. But that would mean that every other person on the planet would be a peace loving, non violent individual. I'm just no sure how you associate me carrying a gun with liking the fact that people can "easily obtain a gun with an extended clip and murder people in a supermarket"? Guns ARE a necessity in our society today. Sorry, I disagree.

  83. S.... H....

    @bostonredsox27772 Most people who have rattlesnakes in their back yard "like carrying a gun." When there are coyotes in your pasture attacking your cows it fun to have one. So even though "they have no place in any society," I'll keep mine just the same!

  84. J.... B....

    @bostonredsox27772 I listen to LZ, Nirvana, Disturbed, and plenty of other bands. All music is a form of expression. If you don't like what is being expressed, then don't listen. Those musicians by the way, were not "a hell of a lot better than this crap". Which shows how little you really know about music. ALL music is related regardless of the era or stylistic preference. It is all a math based formula. And I AM a gun toting American and proud of it. Again, people died so I could be!

  85. J.... B....

    @bostonredsox27772 You don't have to be a genius to figure out that entitlement is a huge problem in our country as it is now. I guess Arizona making people carry forms of ID is such a horrific thing to you? Maybe as horrific as the drugs that are crossing the boarder? The murderers who are crossing the boarder every single day and coming into the US to do harm to our citizens? I guess to you, asking them to provide ID is just unreasonable.

  86. J.... B....

    @bostonredsox27772 The only thing I have a problem with are the rich who get there by fraud. Those people should be prosecuted. But I have a bigger problem with people like yourself who insist that the rich "owe" you or anyone else anything. Your idea of taxing the rich and giving to the poor does nothing to help either. How about educating the poor on how to manage money? Wouldn't that be the smarter thing to do? It certainly seems more reasonable.

  87. J.... B....

    @bostonredsox27772 I guess the only truth is your truth then. Since clearly no one else is allowed to have a different opinion without you calling them names, or attacking their faith, or belief system. The song is not original, it is far from it...matter of fact, the idea behind it dates back to 1776 I believe. Try asking a broke person for a job next time you need one. Some rich get richer because they are smarter, not because they are all crooked! Again, you paint with a broad brush.

  88. S.... H....

    @Boston-A fascist totalitarian ploy at small government and low taxes? Maybe I would feel that way too if I knew EXACTLY what happened in Iraq. My intel comes from brave men and women who served over there. They have told me that they were grossly disappointed that their efforts weren't reported to the American people. Katie Couric was not telling the American people about the schools, streets and communications that they put in place!

  89. J.... B....

    @bostonredsox27772 I guess when you are "blackout drunk" that allows you the freedom to be ignorant with your historical facts, religions opinions, and personal attacks on people on this page who happen to believe in the America that once was, and will be again. Sit back, have another drink on me, watch MSNBC and have a great evening. And in your spare time, see if you can come up with a budget for your man up there. He seems to be struggling!

  90. J.... B....

    @bostonredsox27772 Bush sent in the soldiers that died for no reason? I guess you should try telling that to the parents, spouses and kids of those who have died. I'd love to be a fly on the wall. Too many people vote solely on the fact that the candidate follows their religious beliefs, without knowing what their economic plan is? Ok, I agree with that. But again, if they happen to be Christian, they are out in your opinion, regardless of their economic plan.

  91. J.... B....

    @bostonredsox27772 Christians are "running" the country? Ludicrous and unfounded statement. Christianity isn't a prerequisite for anyone running for president. We get it that you are against conservatives, republicans, tea party members, and Christians. False hope? Maybe for you. What is it you hope to accomplish by bashing Christians? They have done nothing but bring harm to the world? Again, a giant broad brush that many people love to use. I guess Obama's wars are ok with you?

  92. J.... B....

    @bostonredsox27772 I'm not sure I would say they are kicking our ass. But true, I'm with you on the moderate statement. Any time you lean too far to the left, or right, you are destined for conflict. I think most americans are somewhere in the middle. I would like to think I am. But then again, those opinions vary as well depending on each persons definition of "the middle". Right now, everyone is yelling and nobody is listening...and when you throw agendas in the mix, then it gets even worse.

  93. c.... ....

    I would say that a very powerful and wealthy elite few have had a set agenda regardless of presidents, prime ministers, and even kings and queens. And what all these freedom related movements around the globe represent are people waking up in mass numbers to deception and other forms of unlawful trickery. And the people are going to have to make a choice between what is right, and what is easy. Because trust me telling everyone I know that 9/11 was an inside job is not easy, but it's the truth.

  94. c.... ....

    @nitagirl614 Well it's really hard for people to come together and vote on somebody to be a strong leader and I'll tell you why. Right now there are 2 different kinds of people walking on the earth. There are those who think 9/11 was offshore terrorists , and they watch a lot of mainstream media and believe nothing is wrong or simply don't care. Then there are those who don't trust a single word of controlled media and other nwo puppets of the like. That wedge among us makes a huge difference.

  95. f.... ....

    God bless to all the Vets. Thank you for all you did and continues to do for our country and the rest of the world. You dont get the recognition that you deserve. Know there are plenty of americans that are very grateful for you.

  96. J.... B....

    @racismisbad5
    Worthless comment #1: Down anyone who uses the word America in a positive way.
    Worthless comment #2: Down anyone who uses the word God in anyway other than followed by "damn it".
    Worthless comment #3: Down anyone involved in a video where numerous people of all races were invited to attend and yet chose not to be involved.

    Which worthless comment did I miss?

  97. n.... ....

    I dunno about Ron Paul...he seems to not know who's side he is on. He blames America for everything and I don't think he would make a good leader...those who just tuned in on Ron Paul, may think he's great no\w but I don't have a short memory at all and I remember the horrible things he has aid about America right after 9-11 happened. He reminds me of Obama a lot when it comes to that.

  98. J.... ....

    This is how Country Music should be.