Born in the U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen
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Born down in a dead man's town The first kick I took was when I hit the ground End up like a dog that's been beat too much Till you spend half your life just covering up Born in the U.S.A., I was born in the U.S.A. I was born in the U.S.A., born in the U.S.A. Got in a little hometown jam So they put a rifle in my hand Sent me off to a foreign land To go and kill the yellow man Born in the U.S.A., I was born in the U.S.A. Born in the U.S.A., born in the U.S.A. Come back home to the refinery Hiring man said "son if it was up to me" Went down to see my V.A. man He said "son, don't you understand" I had a brother at Khe Sahn Fighting off the Viet Cong They're still there, he's all gone He had a woman he loved in Saigon I got a picture of him in her arms now Down in the shadow of the penitentiary Out by the gas fires of the refinery I'm ten years burning down the road Nowhere to run ain't got nowhere to go Born in the U.S.A., I was born in the U.S.A. Born in the U.S.A., I'm a long gone daddy in the U.S.A. Born in the U.S.A., born in the U.S.A. Born in the U.S.A., I'm a cool rocking daddy in the U.S.A.
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Written by: Bruce Springsteen
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6 facts about this song
Song History1. "Born in the U.S.A" was released on June 4, 1984, as the lead single from Bruce Springsteen's seventh studio album of the same name.
2. The song was initially written in 1981. The early version was a melancholic folk song titled "Vietnam," reflecting on the experiences of Vietnam War veterans.
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Song Meaning & Interpretations3. Despite its upbeat music and chorus, "Born in the U.S.A." is a criticism of the American government and its treatment of Vietnam veterans.
4. The song tackles socio-political issues in the United States, highlighting the struggles of the working class, particularly those born into economically disadvantaged environments.
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Song's Reception5. "Born in the U.S.A." reached No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and has since become one of Springsteen's most recognized songs.
6. It is often mistakenly perceived as a patriotic anthem due to its chorus and high-energy sound, a view which Springsteen has publicly bemoaned.
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Music & Lyrics7. The song features a distinct, echoing beat, synthesized effects, and an emotive melody that boosts its anthemic feel.
8. The lyrics revolve around the story of a working-class American who is sent off to the Vietnam War.
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Impact and Influence9. "Born in the U.S.A." has been covered by numerous artists and features frequently in popular culture.
10. The song has often been used in political campaigns, despite Springsteen's occasional objections due to misinterpretations of the lyrics.
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Album Success11. The "Born in the U.S.A." album is one of the best-selling albums of all time, certified 15 times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
12. Seven of the 12 songs on the album, including the title track, became top-10 singles, an achievement that had only been done once before, by Michael Jackson's "Thriller".
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