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Sometimes a song starts out as a simple rock track, a love ballad, or even a party tune, but once it hits the airwaves, people hear something more. Over the years, many songs have been adopted as political anthems, whether or not the artists intended it.
#1: Bruce Springsteen – “Born in the U.S.A” (1984)
Bruce Springsteen wrote “Born in the U.S.A.” as a sharp critique of how America treated Vietnam veterans. Despite its critical lyrics, the powerful chorus led many to misinterpret it as a patriotic anthem, and it’s still blasted at rallies across the country.
