Know what’s lame? Most people only know half of the The Star Spangled Banner. Yeah, you read right. There’s a whole other half of the song filled with fun words to sing like pollution, hireling, and doth.

So if we’re not willing to memorize words for our country, how about we switch to a song without words?

People of all creeds know the notes.

Hear me out? You might ask, “Matthew, why the Halo theme? What makes it special above other young Americans’ life defining tracks like Safety Torch or Get Off My Block?

Again, words. You heard the Halo theme as soon as you read it. There’s no verses to memorize, just one catchy chorus of groaning that anyone make make with their throat. The Halo theme may be the most inclusive choice for a new National Anthem. It can be sung by anyone regardless of their known language.

The theme also represents military glory, a main focus of The Star Spangled Banner. Master Chief is the ultimate soldier. He’s a role model for anyone to follow. Stoic, strong, and always willing to do the right thing. The super soldier is also the creation of Bungie, an American studio, and published by Microsoft, the American company that possibly changed the world the most in the last 30 years.

Chief represents the best of the USA.

What do you say, America? This is the start of a new era. Let’s Reach for greatness and build an Infinite Legacy as Guardians of the world as our Combat Evolved. We’ll embark on a new ODST. 2, 3, and 4.