Move Over 'Born in the USA', This is the 4th of July’s Real Misunderstood Anthem

Move Over 'Born in the USA', This is the 4th of July's Real Misunderstood Anthem




Protest music has been a constant in the industry since its beginning. Just like any art, music is a form of expression, and the thoughts and feelings expressed often stem from the situations in the world around us. Like any piece of art, music is up for interpretation, and this is part of its beauty. However, this means that some people will interpret music without fully understanding it. Ascribing a meaning to a song without fully dissecting the lyrics. This is the case for many political anthems throughout rock music. "Born in the USA" by Bruce Springsteen often gets discussed around the Fourth of July, as it stands out as a prime example of a critique of America that gets propped up as patriotic. Another great example of this, however, comes from earlier in rock's history. A song often associated with American forces descending into the Vietnam War, that's really advocating for anything but, "Fortunate Son" by Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR).


Protest music has been a constant in the industry since its beginning. Just like any art, music is a form of expression, and the thoughts and feelings expressed often stem from the situations in the world around us. Like any piece of art, music is up for interpretation, and this is part of its beauty. However, this means that some people will interpret music without fully understanding it. Ascribing a meaning to a song without fully dissecting the lyrics. This is the case for many political anthems throughout rock music. "Born in the USA" by Bruce Springsteen often gets discussed around the Fourth of July, as it stands out as a prime example of a critique of America that gets propped up as patriotic. Another great example of this, however, comes from earlier in rock's history. A song often associated with American forces descending into the Vietnam War, that's really advocating for anything but, "Fortunate Son" by Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR).

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