05-02-2011, 06:13
Quote:Quote:CRAZY-HORSE Wrote:classic missinterpretation of a song that had a whole different meaning once i realised what it was about:
"BORN IN THE USA" The Boss.
i used to hate the song with a passion when it first came out, i thought it was all about 'American patriotism' and 'America is great' bollocks, it wasnt till much later i realised the true meaning of the song..basically problems Nam Vets faced on their return from duty.
even when i was in the Navy, when the song came on in the 'wet mess'(bar) most of the guys would raise their fists in the air and bellow out 'born in the usa' along with the chorus...im like, you've got it all wrong fella's, its not a 'gung-ho' call to arms song.
i believe even Springsteen was p*ssed with the incorrect interpretation of his lyrics.
Bruce was outraged when Ronald Reagan used the song during his campaign.
