American Pie speaks to the loss that we feel. That's why that song has found the niche that it has.
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In a sense, 'American Pie' was a very despairing song but it can also be seen as very hopeful.
Basically, in 'American Pie,' things are heading in the wrong direction. It is becoming less ideal, less idyllic. I don't know whether you consider that wrong or right, but it is a morality song in a sense.
In order for American Pie to have worked, you have to have a character who, even while he is humping a pie, the audience still likes.
One of the things that made 'American Pie' great was also the sexiness of it.
I think 'American Pie' is great.
Well, I'm proud to say American Pie was the kind of crazy, gross-out film that guys thought was the greatest.
More and more people are finally realizing that in the heart of America, there's all this incredible music that wasn't widely heard before because it wasn't in the interest of those who feel they have to control the taste of the wider public.
We're a staple in the American music culture. Like us or not, we're here to stay.
As time goes on we get closer to that American Dream of there being a pie cut up and shared. Usually greed and selfishness prevent that and there is always one bad apple in every barrel.
Music has an intrinsic value that touches Americans - they love their music, and want more.
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