The Gospel According to Bruce

It's no secret to my friends that I am an unabashed, progressive liberal. I don't spend much time discussing politics on this blog. Basically I want my conservative friends, of which I have many, to feel welcome. But I felt the need to comment when Bruce Springsteen puts out a political statement as his new single. "We Take Care Of Our Own" is an upbeat "Spectorian" production, with lyrics that seem to support the 99 percent and the Occupy Wall Street movement. (Spoiler alert-I'm a support too!) The sound of the record suggests that Bruce has been listening to current artists such as the Arcade Fire. The lyrics, however, are pure angry protest, and a throwback to the incisive imagery of the  "Born In The USA" album.  Can't wait too see if any current political figures pick up on and misinterpret the lyrics of this tune during the 2012 campaign!

I applaud Bruce's intent in picking this song to signal the release of his newest album, "Wrecking Ball." The song is catchy and deserves to be played on a good stereo system, not just on whatever cheapy speakers you might have hanging off your monitor. Would love to hear this on vinyl!

Good on ya, Bruce!

I have reprinted the lyrics below!


I've been knockin' on the door, there's ... of throne
I've been lookin' for the map that leads me home
I've been stumblin' on good hearts turned to stone
Those good intentions have 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
We needed help but the cavalry 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's the eyes, the eyes with the will to see
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Where's the hearts, they 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 to 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