Bryan Adams Releases Protest Song "51st State" in Response to Trump's Annexation Comments
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Etan Vlessing
Summary
Canadian rocker Bryan Adams released a protest song called "51st State" on Canada Day (July 1), responding to Donald Trump's repeated comments about Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state and the ongoing tariff war between the two countries. The song, shared on YouTube and social media, calls for respect toward Canada and celebrates Canadian unity against the backdrop of political tensions with the U.S.
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Twitter / XBryan Adams Releases Protest Song "51st State" in Response to Trump's Annexation Commentshollywoodreporter.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledLet me give it to you straight/ When you're talking about my home/ You better show some respect
Cuz up here we take care of our own
So let me give you some advice mister/ You might have too much
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