You Never Knew What These Misunderstood Songs Were Really About

‘Born in the U.S.A.’ – Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.” is famous but often misunderstood. Despite its energetic music, the lyrics reveal a Vietnam War veteran’s struggles and emotional scars.

Many wrongly thought it was a patriotic anthem due to its powerful “Born in the U.S.A.” chorus. Springsteen, unhappy that it was used by President Reagan, tried to explain its true meaning in interviews and even performed a quieter version to set the record straight.