Death to My Hometown
Bruce Springsteen
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Oh, no cannonballs did fly, no rifles cut us down No bombs fell from the sky, no blood soaked the ground No powder flash blinded the eye, no deathly thunder sound But just as sure as the hand of God, they brought death to my hometown They brought death to my hometown No shells ripped the evening sky, no cities burning down No armies stormed the shores for which we’d die No dictators were crowned I awoke from a quite night, I never heard a sound Marauders raided in the dark and brought death to my hometown, buys Death to my hometown They destroyed our families’ factories and they took our homes They left our bodies on the plains, the vultures picked our bones So listen up, my sonny boy, be ready for when they come For they’ll be returning sure as the rising sun Now get yourself a song to sing and sing it ’til you’re done Yeah, sing it hard and sing it well Send the robber barons straight to hell The greedy thieves who came around And ate the flesh of everything they found Whose crimes have gone unpunished now Who walk the streets as free men now Ah, they brought death to our hometown, boys Death to our hometown, boys Death to our hometown, boys Death to our hometown, whoa!
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Written by: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
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12 facts about this song
Song Artist"Death to My Hometown" is a song by Bruce Springsteen, an American singer, songwriter, and musician.
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AlbumThe song is from Springsteen's seventeenth studio album, "Wrecking Ball", which was released in 2012.
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GenreThe song merges folk, gospel, and rock elements showcasing Springsteen's signature style. It features an uplifting, anthemic chorus typical of his music.
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Lyrics themeThe song's lyrics are a scathing indictment of corporate greed and the economic inequality it fosters, depicting the decimation of an American small town. It calls out the economic "robber barons" who caused the 2008 financial crisis.
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Musical Arrangement"Death to My Hometown" is characterized by its thick, heavy percussion and the distinct sound of a tin whistle providing an Irish ballad flavor.
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Grammy NominationIn 2013, the song received a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Performance.
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PerformancesThe song has been performed numerous times during Springsteen's live concerts, and it has become a fan favorite because of its socio-political commentary.
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CollaborationThe studio version of the song features Irish band The Sessions Band.
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Music VideoIts official music video, released in 2012, showcases live concert footage interspersed with scenes of working-class Americans.
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InfluenceSpringsteen has said that the song was influenced by folk musicians like Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie, who often wrote songs about the struggles of the working class.
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AcclaimThe song is often cited as one of the highlights of the "Wrecking Ball" album, receiving positive reviews from critics for its powerful lyrics and energetic, compelling musical arrangement.
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Political UndertonesSimilar to many of Springsteen's songs, "Death to My Hometown" carries political undertones, speaking directly to the socio-economic climate in the United States at the time of its release. This makes Springsteen's music not just a source of entertainment but also a social commentary.
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