This Land Is Your Land
Everclear · The Vegas Years [2008]
This land is your land, this land is my land
From California, to the New York Island
From the redwood forest, to the gulf stream waters
This land was made for you and me
As I was walking a ribbon of highway
I saw above me an endless skyway
I saw below me a golden valley
This land was made for you and me
[Chorus]
I've roamed and rambled and I've followed my footsteps
To the sparkling sands of her diamond deserts
And all around me a voice was sounding
This land was made for you and me
[Chorus]
The sun comes shining as I was strolling
The wheat fields waving and the dust clouds rolling
The fog was lifting a voice come chanting
This land was made for you and me
[Chorus]
As I was walkin' - I saw a sign there
And that sign said - no tress passin'
But on the other side .... it didn't say nothin!
Now that side was made for you and me!
[Chorus]
In the squares of the city - In the shadow of the steeple
Near the relief office - I see my people
And some are grumblin' and some are wonderin'
If this land's still made for you and me.
[Chorus 2x]
This Land Is Your Land
Everclear's rendition of 'This Land Is Your Land' appears on the 2008 compilation The Vegas Years, capturing the band's signature alt-rock energy during a period of reflection. Known for their emotive storytelling and melodic hooks, the group reinterprets this American classic through their distinct sonic lens. The track fits within a broader discography that includes landmark albums like So Much for the Afterglow and Return to Santa Monica, showcasing their ability to blend personal narrative with broader cultural themes. This recording highlights the band's enduring connection to folk traditions while maintaining the driving guitar work that defined their peak years. It serves as a testament to their versatility, bridging the gap between their established rock identity and the timeless nature of the song's message without relying on direct lyrical quotation.