We Take Care of Our Own
New York Chamber Consort, Bruce Springsteen
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I've been knockin' on the door that holds the throne I've been lookin' for the map that leads me home I've been stumblin' on good hearts turned to stone The road of good intentions has gone dry as bone We take care of our own We take care of our own Wherever this flag's flown We take care of our own From Chicago to New Orleans From the muscle to the bone From the shotgun shack to the Superdome There ain't no help the cavalry's stayed home There ain't no-one hearing the bugle blown We take care of our own We take care of our own Wherever this flag's flown We take care of our own Where the eyes, the eyes with the will to see Where the hearts, that run over with mercy Where's the love that has not forsaken me Where's the work that set my hands, my soul free Where's the spirit that'll reign, reign over me Where's the promise, from sea to shining sea Where's the promise, from sea to shining sea Wherever this flag is flown Wherever this flag is flown Wherever this flag is flown We take care of our own We take care of our own Wherever this flag's flown We take care of our own We take care of our own We take care of our own Wherever this flag's flown We take care of our own
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Written by: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"We Take Care of Our Own" was written by American musician Bruce Springsteen.
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Album AppearanceThis song is featured in his twenty-first studio album, "Wrecking Ball," which was released in 2012.
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Chart PerformanceAfter its release, the song managed to climb up to number 14 on the Billboard Rocks Songs chart.
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Grammy Awards"We Take Care of Our Own" received two nominations at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards. It was nominated for Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song but didn't win in any of the categories.
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Political SignificanceDuring Barack Obama's 2012 election campaign, this song was often used as the President's rallying song. It was played frequently due to its strong social message.
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Inspirational MessageThe song is renowned for its critical perspective of the U.S government's failure to respond to Hurricane Katrina's aftermath while also being an inspirational call for American unity and resilience.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Thom Zimny, reinforces the song's message by depicting images that portray both the good and the bad of America, including scenes of urban decay and hand-illustrated bikers.
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Song CompositionMusically, "We Take Care of Our Own" carries a sound reminiscent of Springsteen's classic "Born in the USA," blending an anthemic chorus with Springsteen's passionate vocal performance.
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Cultural ImpactIts profound criticism of American society and its call for unity made the song a cultural touchpoint beyond its usage in Obama's campaign.
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Global ReachApart from the U.S., the song also reached number 37 in the Dutch Top 40 chart, and number 28 in the Japanese Hot Singles chart, showcasing Bruce Springsteen's global appeal.
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