After attending USA vs England in Rustenburg, South Africa I became aware once again that my national team’s chant of ” USA…USA…USA” needs a friend. In a nation that celebrates variety and creativity, I believe us Americans can sing more than just our “go to USA…” at the stadium. In fact, many other fans from other nations with less history and success in the World Cup Finals have better chants, and it seems the English fans reminded me (not always politely) about this very fact.
No matter, I still supported the Stars and Stripes earnestly and enjoyed the team’s well deserved result. But I’ll admit I began to ponder about a new chant.
my tailgate for USA in Rustenberg
Then on the twenty-eight hour passage from Pretoria to Cape Town aboard the Blue Train, at a time when stay adventurous also identified with stay luxurious, I decided to take action as a writer. Over some early morning arrival cocktails, I drafted a few simple words, phrases on a napkin. I liked it.
...scribbling a new chant, song?
Come on USA
We came to play
Come on USA
Let’s win today
Come on USA
Time to dominate
Come on USA
World Cup Trophy is our Fate
Well, it’s a start. And I am certainly open to all your suggestions. But in either case, I shall blow my Vuvuzela and lead the new cheer at a local bar (in NYC) next Wednesday when USA plays Algeria in a match we need to advance. Come on USA ….
Stay adventurous, Craig
