Good Bye Maria (I'm Off to Korea) Performed by Jimmie Dale
Recorded 1953
Analysis by Cassidie Bates
Goodbye Maria (I'm Off to Korea) by Jimmy Dale | |
File Size: | 500 kb |
File Type: | mp3 |
Lyrics:
For now it's Good-bye Maria, I'm off to Korea Far across the sea It's the same old story, it's up to Old Glory To win another fight for liberty So keep the home fires burning And it won't be long until I'll be returning Good-bye Maria, though I'm off to Korea In my heart you'll always be It wasn't long ago that we met in Italy I was a G.I. Joe and you were Bella Marie Soon we were married, then we sailed away Across the ocean blue to my home in I-O-Way There we've been living, happy as can be Raising fields of corn and a small family But now Maria, you must be brave and smile We're in another fight so I must leave you for awhile For now it's Good-bye Maria, I'm off to Korea Far across the sea It's the same old story, it's up to Old Glory To win another fight for liberty So keep the home fires burning And it won't be long until I'll be returning Good-bye Maria, though I'm off to Korea In my heart you'll always be |
Analysis:
This song presents the war in a very unbias light. It doesn't have any material suggesting that the war is a negative thing. Due to that I would say this is a Pro-War song. The song has certain language such as "It's the same old story, it's up to Old Glory" and "To win another fight for liberty" that shows support for America and the presence of a more positive attitude on fighting. The song doesn't go into any political detail but judging from the consistent message of the song it doesn't seem to be critical of the foreign policy. Good Bye Maria can help us answer the question of how war can impact an individual. It shows that despite having a positive outlook on the war, it can be very difficult to leave your loved ones behind to go off to war along with it being very difficult for those being left at home. I agree with the overall message of this song as it has a strong sense of patriotism while showing support for our country. |