This land is your land

This song's message is individualistic because he talks about how it is his land. He feels that he owns the land. He is also self reliant and says "nobody living can ever make me turn back." The words used are "you, me, and my" instead of "our and we." Guthrie is anti-government because the trespassing sign symbolizes government. They add restrictions that limit freedom and upset him. Also, he thinks the government does not supply enough for the poor people; they are begging outside the church