We Take Care of Our Own – English Lyrics

• By: Bruce Springsteen
• Album: Wrecking Ball

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Bruce Springsteen's "We Take Care of Our Own" to explore rich, layered English lyrics that offer a profound social commentary. This powerful rock track is special for its ironic and questioning take on American ideals, providing a unique opportunity to understand how language can convey complex, critical messages beneath an anthemic sound. You'll encounter vocabulary related to social issues and civic responsibility, making it an engaging way to deepen your grasp of nuanced English expression and cultural critique through song.

[English]

I been knocking on the door that holds the throne

I been looking for the map that leads me home

I been stumbling on good hearts turned to stone

The road of good intentions has gone dry as a bone

We take care of our own

We take care of our own

Wherever this flag's flown

We take care of our own

From Chicago to New Orleans

From the muscle to the bone

From the shotgun shack to the Super Dome

There ain't no help, the cavalry stayed home

There ain't no one hearing the bugle blowin'

We take care of our own

We take care of our own

Wherever this flag's flown

We take care of our own

Where're the eyes, the eyes with the will to see

Where are the hearts that run over with mercy

Where's the love that has not forsaken me

Where's the work that'll set my hands, my soul free

Where's the spirit that'll reign rain over me

Where's the promise from sea to shining sea

Where's the promise from sea to shining sea

Wherever this flag's flown

Wherever this flag's flown

Wherever this flag's flown

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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