Bruce Springsteen has released a powerful anti-immigration song dedicated to Minneapolis, as a stark response to the state violence being meted out to the city's residents. The song is a tribute to those who have been impacted by federal immigration agents, particularly Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who were both fatally shot in separate incidents involving ICE officers.
Springsteen's lyrics paint a vivid picture of unrest and resistance, with "a city aflame fought fire and ice 'neath an occupier's boots". He specifically identifies the force behind these attacks as "King Trump's private army from the DHS", a stark reference to President Donald Trump's immigration policies. The song also includes a somber tribute to the victims, singing: "There were bloody footprints / Where mercy should have stood / And two dead left to die on snow-filled streets / Alex Pretti and Renee Good".
This latest release is not an isolated incident for Springsteen. The musician has long been vocal about his opposition to Trump's policies, condemning what he sees as the administration's "Gestapo tactics" related to increased immigration officer presence during a concert just weeks ago.
Springsteen also paid tribute to Renee Good earlier this month by dedicating his 1978 song The Promised Land to her. He has been vocal about his criticism of Trump since before the singer's first term, stating that "It's a terrible thing that's happening in the States... He's undermining the entire democratic tradition".
The response from Trump has not gone unnoticed. In the past, Springsteen has faced ridicule from the former president after publicly criticizing him. Last year, Trump called Springsteen "highly overrated", a "not talented guy" and "a pushy, obnoxious jerk".
Springsteen's lyrics paint a vivid picture of unrest and resistance, with "a city aflame fought fire and ice 'neath an occupier's boots". He specifically identifies the force behind these attacks as "King Trump's private army from the DHS", a stark reference to President Donald Trump's immigration policies. The song also includes a somber tribute to the victims, singing: "There were bloody footprints / Where mercy should have stood / And two dead left to die on snow-filled streets / Alex Pretti and Renee Good".
This latest release is not an isolated incident for Springsteen. The musician has long been vocal about his opposition to Trump's policies, condemning what he sees as the administration's "Gestapo tactics" related to increased immigration officer presence during a concert just weeks ago.
Springsteen also paid tribute to Renee Good earlier this month by dedicating his 1978 song The Promised Land to her. He has been vocal about his criticism of Trump since before the singer's first term, stating that "It's a terrible thing that's happening in the States... He's undermining the entire democratic tradition".
The response from Trump has not gone unnoticed. In the past, Springsteen has faced ridicule from the former president after publicly criticizing him. Last year, Trump called Springsteen "highly overrated", a "not talented guy" and "a pushy, obnoxious jerk".
like he's not holding back on trump and his policies at all... the way he describes king trump's private army as an occupier's boots is so sharp 
it feels like hes trying to expose the truth about whats really going on behind the scenes... also its sad that people are still getting hurt by these immigration issues 
alex pretti and renee good deserved better than a senseless loss of life... springsteen has been speaking out for years now and im glad he's still standing up for what hes believes in 
even if trump is trying to attack him with some trash talk
his lyrics are like a punch to the gut, making me think about all the systemic injustices we're still dealing with today. i'm also loving how he's using his platform to raise awareness and give voice to those who've been impacted by trump's policies 
bruce has always been an artist who speaks truth to power and i'm so grateful for his unwavering commitment to justice and equality 
. Springsteen's fans will probably love this new direction, but I can see how some might be worried it'll spark more drama with Trump 
. Either way, it's a bold move from one of the most iconic artists of our time! 
He's been speaking out against Trump for years now, and to see him take on the whole immigration situation like this is just so powerful 
I mean, who else could make a phrase like that sound so real and not at all dramatic? 
Anyway, I'm really proud of Bruce for using his platform to raise awareness about this issue. It's times like these that we need artists like him who aren't afraid to speak truth to power 
and that line about king trump's private army from the DHS? 
iconic. and can we talk about how much respect i have for springsteen for dedicating "the promised land" to renee good earlier this month? 
it's clear he's not afraid to use his platform to speak out against injustice 
but at the same time, i feel bad for him because trump just has no problem coming after him with those mean words 
anyway, bruce is a legend and we need more musicians like him speaking out against systemic oppression 
. And can we talk about how petty this whole thing is? He's basically using Renee Good's death to get under Trump's skin... classless, if you ask me 
I'm really concerned about what's been happening in Minneapolis with those ICE agents... it's just not right 
. As an artist like Bruce Springsteen speaks out against it, I think it brings attention to the issue and maybe encourages others to do so too 
. I mean, who is Trump's army supposed to be serving? The people or the system? It's crazy how something like that can spark such division 
. I wish more artists would use their platform like Springsteen does... it could really make a difference 
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. The way he's addressing the state violence against immigrants is just heartbreaking 
The lyrics are like a punch to the gut, it's that real 
, it's like they're not even real people... it's just so sad 
. And can we talk about how bold he is? Dropping a diss track like this isn't easy, especially when you're talking about someone as influential as Trump 
. And I have to say, his comments on Trump go back years now, he's not afraid to speak truth to power 
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️ springsteen's been saying it loud and proud since forever, no need for him to change his mind just because trump's getting salty 
and the way he throws shade at trump is EVERYTHING 