By now, most people will be aware of Bruce Springsteen's feelings on the 45th President of the United States. In short: he's not a fan.
Springsteen has been very vocal about his dislike of Trump before he was even elected, and now he's put his money where his mouth is by releasing a protest song that denounces him.
It's called 'That's What Makes Us Great' and was written by Joe Grushecky, the frontman of a band called The Houserockers, who also sings on the track. The long-time friends have worked together in the past, most notably on Grushecky's solo album in 2009 and Springsteen has also produced The Houserockers in the past.
Gruschecky told thePittsburg Post-Gazette: “I had this song, and Bruce and I had been talking. I sent it to him and he liked it. I said, ‘What do you think about singing on it?’ He gave it the Bruce treatment.”
You can hear the song via Grusechky's website and read the lyrics below:
That’s What Makes Us Great
Grushecky:
They come from everywhere
A longing to be free
They come to join us here
From sea to shining sea
Together:
And they all have a dream
As people always will
To be safe and warm
In that shining city on the hill
Grushecky:
Some wanna slam the door
Instead of opening the gate
Aw, let’s turn this thing around
Before it gets too late
Together:
It’s up to me and you
Love can conquer hate
I know this to be true
That’s what makes us great
Springsteen:
Don’t tell me a lie
And sell it as a fact
I’ve been down that road before
And I ain’t goin’ back
And don’t you brag to me
That you never read a book
I never put my faith
In a con man and his crooks
Together:
I won’t follow down that path
And tempt the hands of fate
Aw, let’s turn this thing around
Before it gets too late
It’s up to me and you
Love can conquer hate
I know this to be true
That’s what makes us great
Springsteen:
In the quiet of the night
I lie here wide awake
And I ask myself
Is there a difference I can make?
It’s up to me and you
Love can conquer hate
I know this to be true
That’s what makes us great