[Chorus] We take care of our own We take care of our own Wherever this flag's flown We take care of our own
We take care of our own We take care of our own Wherever this flag's flown We take care of our own
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The first single from Wrecking Ball, this tune finds The Boss dealing with patriotic themes with a subtlety that often eludes his critics.
It, like “Born In The U.S.A.,” is a critique of America disguised as a patriotic song, bombarding the Bush administration and their lack of response to Hurricane Katrina.
“We Take Care Of Our Own” was nominated for three Grammy Awards, but sadly won none of the awards it was nominated for. The song was one of Obama’s top songs played for his 2012 campaign, while “The Rising” was used for his 2008 campaign.
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