[intro to “Born in the U.S.A.”] Songtext
von Bruce Springsteen

This is a, uh, this is a song that I′ve re-
I've read many times that it′s misinterpreted
Um, you know, it's always-, it gets under your skin after a while
And at the same time it is in sort of some grand tradition of rock song misinterpretations
As Louie, Louie, uh, This Land is Your Land


Um, so, and
I'm sure if it was misunderstood
It′s only misunderstood by Republicans
And, uh, and I′m sure we don't have any Republicans in the house tonight

So, ah, but if there are any misunderstanders out there
As I′ve told the folks last night, my children thank you
The songwriter always gets the last shot
Let's see if I can get it right