When it comes to American artists, there is one who will always stand out for being vocal about the state of the country. Bruce Springsteen has written plenty of tracks that have political themes, including his most recent track “Streets of Minneapolis.”
The “Born in the U.S.A.” singer and songwriter is well versed in anthems, but he also puts his heart on his sleeve. “Streets of Minneapolis” was released as a protest against I.C.E.’s activities in the city that led to the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renée Good. That track came from a place of anger, and now Springsteen has admitted that he can’t write every single political track that he would like to.
It’s got nothing to do with backlash from the people. Instead, it’s to do with that feeling of anger. Sometimes it helps, but he admits that sometimes, it gets in the way. It’s led to him taking a step back.
Springsteen told Home of the Brave that it’s important to bring the balance of entertainment and meaningful art. He shared that, “I’ve been angry about plenty of things I couldn’t write about before. In this particular case, I was able to write that song.”
He made it clear that while music and politics “have always been intertwined” in some sort of way, it’s important to do music that is fun as well. Music is an “expression of freedom,” but that expression leads to implications, whether it’s cultural, political, or by nature. He is aware of that, and he tries to follow it when he crafts a new track.
Part of the political nature of tracks isn’t just to point out flaws in a justice system or talk about one element that’s happening in a city. It’s about pointing out “what it means to be an American” and what an individual’s responsibilities are to a community.
Even before Springsteen was well-known, he was performing in political ways. His small band in the ‘60s and ‘70s performed at anti-Vietnam War benefits. It was a time when “music had a voice across the board.” At the time, using your voice in that way wasn’t considered controversial.
However, he also noted that artists don’t necessarily have to be political to be meaningful or to help change the views of people. He noted how Elvis Presley, James Brown, and Curtis Mayfield were able to change the world through their performances.
That being said, music is a great way for people to find their own identity, and for some, it means being more political in their song choices. It means sharing what they see is going on in the world and sharing that through the power of music. He ended with, “I think [it’s] of great benefit to your own search for identity. That’s one of the things I’ve done with it.”
People still adore many of Springsteen’s songs. In fact, Rolling Stone placed his 9/11 anthem at No. 27 of the 200 Greatest Rock Songs of the 21st Century So Far. Political doesn’t mean controversial.
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