• WaxiestSteam69@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    I’ve never understood how anyone could misinterpret what the song is about. It’s the literal story of how a Vietnam Vet is abandoned and betrayed by society and the US government.

    • BigFig@lemmy.world
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      5 months ago

      Because some idiots can listen to an entire song and only actually hear the words of the chorus. So they just heard “born in the USA” and filter the rest through their empty heads

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      5 months ago

      I don’t think most people pay close enough attention to song lyrics.

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        5 months ago

        Evidenced by the parents letting their kids sing along with that lollipop song that was clearly about fellatio.