Music Quote by Walt Whitman
““I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear, Those of mechanics, each one singing his as it should be blithe and strong, The carpenter singing his as he measures his plank or beam, The mason singing his as he makes ready for work, or leaves off work, The boatman singing what belongs to him in his boat, the deckhand singing on the steamboat deck, The shoemaker singing as he sits on his bench, the hatter singing as he stands, The wood-cutter’s song, the ploughboy’s on his way in the morning, or at noon intermission or at sundown, The delicious singing of the mother, or of the young wife at work, or of the girl sewing or washing, Each singing what belongs to him or her and to none else, The day what belongs to the day — at night the party of young fellows, robust, friendly, Singing with open mouths their strong melodious songs.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Leaves of Grass, 1855
Whitman celebrates the diverse, honest labor of everyday people, each singing their own work with pride and vitality.
In simple terms: Every worker’s song reflects their unique role and joy.
Key Takeaway
Value each person’s contribution.
Themes
labor
individuality
community
celebration
work
Mood
proud
energetic
reflective
Type
poetic
celebratory
humanistic
When to use this quote
- factory floor
- construction site
- shipyard
- home
- farm
Key Concepts
democracy
humanism
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your daily work reflect your identity?
- What voices are missing from this chorus?
A Different Perspective
May overlook hardships behind the idealized chorus.
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