Canadian rock icon Bryan Adams released a new protest song titled 51st State on Canada Day, in what appears to be a pointed response to US President Donald Trump, even though the track never names him directly, CBC News reported
The two-minute, 16-second track, released on streaming platforms, never mentions the US President by name but directly rejects the idea of Canada becoming part of the United States. The new song is described as punchy and direct.
In the song’s chorus, Adams warns the unnamed target that he may be overreaching, cautioning that no amount of tariffs will turn Canada into America’s 51st state.
“Let me give you some advice, mister, you might have too much on your plate,” rasps Adams in the chorus of the rough-and-tumble track. “Go’n load us up with tariffs, but we’ll never be the 51st state”.
At the same time, the song reflects on the long shared history between the two nations as allies, with Adams reminding listeners of the loyalty Canada has shown the US over the years. “Maybe you’ve forgotten, maybe you just don’t care, but we’ve always stood beside you for that liberty we share,” Adams sings, according to CBC News.
The 66-year-old musician, best known for love ballads such as (Everything I Do) I Do It For You and others adopts a far more defiant and patriotic tone on this track. (ANI)
