The song, also called Lake Ontario, is part of Adams' new album, which he describes as a 'love letter' to Canada.
Canadian rock star Bryan Adams has written a song criticising US President Donald Trump's decision to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America. The song, also called Lake Ontario, is part of Adams' new album, which he describes as a 'love letter' to Canada.
According to the report, Trump signed an executive order in August directing US federal agencies to rename the lake, a move that has been met with derision in Canada. Adams' lyrics accuse Trump of 'breaking the peace' between the people who live on the lake's shores and suggest that the renaming was an attempt to deflect from other political problems.
The song's lyrics also reference the roots of the name Lake Ontario, which is derived from the Iroquois name for the lake, meaning 'lake of shining waters'. Adams' album, How's It Goin', includes other songs that critique Trump's policies, including one called 51st State, which repudiates Trump's efforts to annex Canada.
The release of the song comes amid strained relations between the US and Canada, with Trump's decision to rename the lake being seen as a provocative move. The song has been well-received, with Adams reporting that it received a standing ovation when he played it in the US. This suggests that there may be growing opposition to Trump's policies in the US, and that Adams' music may be tapping into this sentiment.
The implications of this development are not yet clear, as it is not known how the US and Canadian governments will respond to the song. However, it is likely that the song will be seen as a symbol of Canadian resistance to Trump's policies, and may help to galvanise opposition to his administration.
