And Born in The USA is a hate America anti-Vietnam war tune
What really happens is that with these songs is that the lyrics take on a meaning above and beyond the original intent. That's just the way it goes sometimes. Born in the USA sure sounds very patriotic to me. Bruce, you could have fooled me with those lyrics
Ha! I loved when Ronald Reagan adopted “Born in the USA” as part of his campaign and Bruce squealed like a stuck pig!
I’ve always felt kinda bad for Springsteen. Once upon a time he was a pretty good artist (IMHO Nebraska was the best thing he ever did and pretty much the last good one) and then he sold out for the money and the fame . . . and I wouldn’t be surprised if that decision has troubled him every day since. At least that why I assume he has become such a bitter man.