1. When first listening to this song, it sounds collectivist because of all of the group references to "you and me." When you think about it more, it is actually more individualistic. It is about personal rights and freedom. It is also individualistic because Woodie Guthrie puts out an individual opinion by questioning the country and government, rather than conforming to the completely happy view of America.
2. This song is anti-government. It talks about freedom and how nothing can stop his freedom. The part that said the blank side of the "No Trespassing" sign was better implies that he doesn't want to be oppressed or controlled.
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