Do you think the American National Athem - Is A War Chant?

Question

stuff about rockets, etc.

Answer 1

It is about the glorious defense of the people in Baltimore (i don't remember the name of the fort...) that saved our country from defeat by the British. I see nothing wrong with glorifying patriotism.  

Answer 2

Yup it is. It is a historic fact. Canada's only enemy has been the US. They attacked us in War of 1812. Oh yeah, Canada won that war.

Answer 3

Well it certainly glorifies war.

Answer 4

If you would ACTUALLY listen to the national anthem instead of certain words like rocket....then you would know that it's talking about people in a battle with Britain.

It's about real events.

Now if you want to talk about a war chant - look up what the FRENCH national anthem means!

Answer 5

the definition of the word "chant" -1.  phrase spoken repeatedly by crowd: a phrase or slogan repeatedly and rhythmically spoken, often with a simple singsong intonation, especially in unison by a crowd or group  

2.  music music for religious passage: a musical passage in which words or syllables are sung on the same note, or a single word or syllable is sung on a series of notes. Chants are used in psalms, canticles, and other parts of a religious service.

3.  christianity hymn or prayer sung to chant: a psalm, hymn, or prayer sung to a chant  

4.  something spoken monotonously or repetitiously: a monotonous or repetitive song or intonation of the voice  

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Answer 6

Aren't all National Anthems pretty much about war?

With the possible exception of "Oh Canada", which I think is about hockey fights...

Answer 7

The American National Anthem is a patriotic poem set to the tune of an old Irish drinking song.  So, I say it's a patriotic drinking song.