For example, Springsteen implements pieces of information about the Vietnam War. He takes a serious social issue and combines it with a pride-filled song. Springsteen knows that people will listen to his new song, so he plugs in a social issue that needs to be addressed. By doing this, more people around the country have a better understanding of the issue. .
Springsteen's work responds to social issues in the country. Springsteen's hit single "Born in the USA" entails the prideful and energetic chorus, which is followed by lyrics that contain information about the Vietnam War and failed patriotism. For example, a verse of the lyrics are "Got in a little hometown jam, so they put a rifle in my hand, Sent me off to a foreign land, to go and kill the yellow man." The yellow man referred to in his lyrics can be linked to the Vietnam War. Springsteen is referring to the fact that he got into some trouble back at home, so they sent him off to the foreign land of Vietnam to fight in the war. "Bruce Springsteen's reputation stands as the voice of white working class America" (Dinerstein, 441). Springsteen was seen as the typical American hard worker. After Springsteen released his album "Darkness on the Edge of Town," his lyrics and songs have had a theme of individual commitment and dissatisfaction with life in everyday situations. For example, the hit single "Born in the USA" shows the individual commitment of soldiers to fight in the war despite the fact that they were mistreated. These common themes have shaped Bruce Springsteen as an artist and have made his fans adore him. Springsteen is known for his nationalism and patriotism in his songs and lyrics. This common theme is very special and helps to raise the public awareness because people want to listen to his music. Springsteen is great at raising public awareness because he implements the social issues into his great songs.
