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johnnyfins

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4. I will NEVER understand

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Fri Oct 4, 2024, 12:45 PM

Oct 4

Republicans/Conservatives who are huge Springsteen fans. I guess it can be attributed to people reading their own experiences to the songs, but are they even paying attention to the lyrics or the subject matter?
I mean, Ronald Reagan actually thought Born in the USA was "Patriotic" in his view. The song is about a Vietnam Vet who comes home to a USA that almost doesnt want him. It's a really sad song, not an anthem.
Bruce will always write and sing about everyday people. He actually was one.

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