Bruce Springsteen - Death To My Hometown Lyrics






Well, no cannon ball did fly, no rifles cut us down
No bombs fell from the sky, no blood soaked the ground
No powder flash blinded the eye
No deathly thunder sounded
But just as sure as the hand of God
They brought death to my hometown
They brought death to my hometown

Now, no shells ripped the evening sky
No cities burning down
No army stormed the shores for which we’d die
No dictators were crowned
I awoke on a quiet night, I never heard a sound
The marauders raided in the dark
And brought death to my hometown
They brought death to my hometown

They destroyed our families, factories
And they took our homes
They left our bodies on the plains
The vultures picked our bones

So, listen up my sonny boy, be ready when they come
For they’ll be returning sure as the rising sun
Now get yourself a song to sing
And sing it ’til you’re done
Sing it hard and sing it well
Send the robber barons straight to hell
The greedy thieves who came around
And ate the flesh of everything they found
Whose crimes have gone unpunished now
Who walk the streets as free men now

They brought death to our hometown, boys
Death to our hometown
Death to our hometown, boys
Death to our hometown





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  1. L.... R....

    Deu saudade...por isso passei aqui.

  2. C.... F....

    Ótima noite pra nós baby ♥

  3. C.... F....

    Uauu! Que lindo amor @springsteen, maravilhoso como todos os outros shows ! Parabéns querido, você é demais♥!! Namorado @springsteen ♥, te amo amor!

  4. M.... D....

    " Ok Ok Donnarumma "

  5. a.... d....

    Che grinta bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce!!😅😅😅😍😍💓💓♥️💔💔🎸🎶🎶🎶💎💋

  6. V.... F....

    classic springsteen irony...the hometown we love to hate, but it's our home...forever!

  7. M.... D....

    Selvaggio"Mucio Mucio.😅😘

  8. D.... J....

    i adore this song but something rankles... 100 years ago this song would've had to have been sung by a genuine revolutionary or signed up member to the Communist Party or the IWW - now it's sung by a (very talented) millionaire (billionaire?). The rich used to live out near airports so they could make a quick getaway once the workers took to the streets, We are now in a situation where songs about Killing Robber Barons and Netflix documentaries about Dirty Wars and Central American Slaughter are available for mass consumption and eye-watering profits... i hope its complacency rather than cocksure confidence, but i am not so sure.

  9. 3.... ....

    brilliant! spotting silvio dante there has made my day aswel!

  10. S.... D....

    why is this song so hard to find.... its pure genius

  11. f.... ....

    This is... amazing

  12. F.... M....

    Powerful !

  13. G.... G....

    Without Clarence he needs 2 saxophone players

  14. E.... C....

    Trump reviving my hometown

  15. V.... B....

    Bruce contagia 🎸 é um cristal que não quebra💎💎💎 Deus abençoe sua vida 🙏💓💓💓

  16. V.... B....

    The Boss 💎🎸💘 Love 💘

  17. t.... t....

    Dollars are more lethal than bullets.

  18. t.... t....

    That says it all. Time has come today.

  19. M.... ....

    Bruuucce!

  20. T.... B....

    Trump is the one true leader in world affairs and he is forcing policy changes that put America first!“

  21. N.... V....

    True people’s champion right here

  22. M.... E....

    the greatest of all times !

  23. j.... l....

    THE BEST LIVE BAND IN THE WORLD

  24. D.... E....

    Sure seems like he is describing the democratic party to me. Especially after 8 years of obamas destruction.

  25. M.... B....

    Dem good music

  26. V.... L....

    The way they move around does not seem to match the sound.

  27. P.... R....

    This is so, so good.

  28. F.... D....

    Still more moldy theatrics from good old Johnny one-note, who sounds more than ever like a sick, chain-smoking dog.

  29. T.... L....

    Legend of all legends

  30. M.... ....

    OH MY GOD I'VE BEEN LISTENING TO SPRINGSTEEN FOR YEARS AND I JUST FOUND OUT NOW THAT STEVEN VAN ZANDT FROM THE SOPRANOS IS IN THE E STREET BAND OH MY GOD THIS IS AMAZING!

  31. A.... _....

    I like the drummer the most out of all of them, well besides Springsteen

  32. D.... F....

    max weinberg is the man!

  33. M.... R....

    Bring back America please

  34. B.... F....

    I did not know that Bruce was still alive. This song fucking stompz. reminds me of the dropkick Murphies. this songs fucking stompz

  35. y.... ....

    Votez SANDERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  36. N.... P....

    gRANDE!

  37. M.... F....

    sensacional.

  38. J.... P....

    The bankers and realtors Springsteen lambasts tapped into a similarly greedy populace. The bankers sprinkled fairy dust over grubby little houses and told the mortgage holders they were rich beyond their greatest imaginations. Then the mortgage holders just borrowed against their new found magical wealth. Springsteen doesn't mention that part.

  39. j.... b....

    it's a shame he's a Democrat because I've always loved his music and personality, but I still love his music and I like his personality but not the political personality.

    j.... b....

    His political personality is actually the reason for his great songs and the great lyrics, or why do you think he wrote 'Born in the USA' , 'My hometown' and so on? Actually a lot of his songs are with a strong political message. And I hope a lot of people do not only listen, I hope they also start to think.

    j.... b....

    Kaline HM think about what. Born in the USA has nothing to do with political views he just is proud to be an american and My hometown is the same. He writes a lot of american pride songs alright. He wrote like 1 or 2 songs that were complete bullshit. You think people should listen to what, lies and fucking pure bullshit. Conservatives are proud born americans and citiznes who love their country and would do anything to keep it safe and secure, thats why we jnow whats right and wrong. Democrats are po8ntless losers that constantly hate on this country and try their best every day to make america into a living hell. Not to mention constantly being offended over certain bullshit that shouldnt even offend them in the first place, you just want to be offended just to piss us off. Slavery (ended back in 1865 by a repulican with over 650000 white lives got killed to end it which is more than blacks who died in slavery), illegal immigrants are welcome (dont know who the fuck they are, taking jobs and opportunity away from an actual citizen who is allowed to be here, also not to mention they havent earned the right to be here and could be serial killers but you dont care as long as you dont get "offended", give me a fucking break). Black lives matter (what about all lives matter, and when did we say they didnt. If you have your pants down to your knees, resist arrest, piss off the cops, wear stupid hats, wear raggedy cloths what do you think is going to happen. Huh. If your life really matters to you well how about you show it and be respectful to the law, our fighting officers, and what they wear). Resist our president (this is something that is turning america into a shithole. What has the man done wrong other than keep you safe and doing a fantastic job running this country and then he says one thing immature and you all go ape shit on him like he just killed your parents. We had a reason to be mad at obama, he never done jack shit amd his top five accomplishments is what fucked up this country and now look who has to fix it. He spent billions creating a health care plan that he admitted was built to fail, what type of stupid fuck would do that. Then helped hillary cheat in the election). I could go on and on, and im sick of saying it. Its your fucking kind that should be listening. Dip shit.

    j.... b....

    A lot of nonsense in here,but at least you "like" Bruce.You might want to reread the lyrics to BITUSA if you think it's not "political",or it's about being proud to be an American.The pride in being an American comes from the IDEALS America represents.And try "Long Walk Home" while you're at it...

    j.... b....

    "Born in the USA has nothing to do with political views he just is proud to be an american and My hometown is the same."
    Dude. Buddy. Come on.

    j.... b....

    BITUSA was inspired by Ron Kovic,who became head of the Vietnam Vets Against the War,after being drafted and losing his legs in Vietnam.His story is told in the movie Born On the 4th of July (starring Tom Cruise) and BITUSA details the struggles Vietnam Vets faced when they returned home.My Hometown details the loss of jobs and racial strife that hit his hometown of Freehold in the late 60s-early 70s.I don't get you and josh's bullet trying to pretend Bruce isn't political,or hasn't been for quite a while.Just listen to the way he introduced Badlands in this clip from the Nov 5,1980 Tempe concert.When he talks about "what happened last night being pretty scary" he is referring to Reagan being elected POTUS the night before,on Nov 4,1980... https://youtu.be/27OQ9NRMGxE

  40. s.... h....

    pure heart and soul.. love the guy , hope i get to see him live one day.. :-)

    s.... h....

    I love this Guy also, but know I will never get to see Bruce in person!

  41. 1.... ....

    The boss always makes my day better

  42. J.... L....

    In the past the live versions were much better, i'm sorrow about that... today is on the contrary

  43. E.... C....

    Not a fan of his politics but he is a freaking great musician and man at heart

    E.... C....

    Evan Connors

    E.... C....

    Sithkain, do us all a favor, and KILL YOUR FUCKING SELF, so the rest of us don't have to waste countless hours thinking about doing it for you, you hateful, conservadroid shitbag.

    E.... C....

    Hows Trump working out after 9 months? No healthcare passed, Taxes supposed to be done by August 31st, PR is a disaster zone and he's pushing towards a nuclear war with DPRK.

    E.... C....

    @Kingsburg4ever his politics are ridiculous.

    E.... C....

    Trump is the one true leader in world affairs and he is forcing policy changes that put America first!“

  44. M.... D....

    Loved it!

  45. S.... -....

    Bruce for president!

  46. D.... ....

    Ah....da Boss. Rock on my friend, rock on.

  47. M.... S....

    Tom Morello's bit was at the end was so pointless. And awkward sounding given the Celtic vibe from this song.

    M.... S....

    i disagree

    M.... S....

    Kenny wheeler

    M.... S....

    Really? I thought it added a little extra flair to the song. Love Tom Morello!

  48. V.... ....

    ...and crowd is not dancing?!...where are the hands!?...ruke gore!

    V.... ....

    ...look in first line....that's me držim lighter i mašem :)

  49. b.... h....

    un abrazo inmenso señor Bruce siempre seras el mejor
    desde colombia un saludo cordial y un besito con mucho respeto muuuuuuua
    Dios te bendiga

  50. 1.... ....

    one of my fave bruce songs. the boss is the greatest of all time.

  51. M.... L....

    Come on Bruce "Feel the Bern!"

  52. s.... ....

    WOW!!!! what an incredible video. I am a huge fan but never seen the video yet. Very well done.

  53. g.... ....

    Boss, I will remember you with this one

  54. J.... C....

    Bruce we need you for Bernie Sanders come on man .

    J.... C....

    +John Culbertson I'm with you john.......Bernie is our best hope for pay equality.

    J.... C....

    +Evan Connors Doesn't take a psychiatrist to tell you're an idiot.

    J.... C....

    @Evan Connors If you're trying to defend yourself that dumb statement is counter-productive. 

    J.... C....

    @Evan Connors That's why Norway is such a terrible place to live rather than the consensus best place to live, right?

  55. M.... O....

    I've been listening to him for many years. Never heard him make a song as angry as this one though. Good shit.

    M.... O....

    Michael O'Connell wait till you hear “Adam Raised A Cain.”

  56. P.... H....

    Well Done Bravo! 

  57. m.... m....

    Maravilhosa, amo o Buce Springsteen

  58. A.... ....

    Bruce is the Boss No mattor what!

  59. J.... L....

    hes getting old

  60. E.... b....

    Boss + morello = 💜

  61. M.... ....

    Greatest protest song in 30 years. Way to go Bruce! You're singing for all us working class people. Thanks!

  62. a.... b....

    is the billie joe armstrong guitar?  3:07

  63. H.... �....

    http://hot.ynet.co.il/home/0,7340,L-11362,00.html

  64. B.... K....

    good man springsteen! out with a bang, good on you sir.

    B.... K....

    He isn't "out" yet!

    B.... K....

    @Ray Reyes Right? I read that "out with a bang" nonsense and wondered, "oh no! what happened?!"

  65. j.... ....

    One of my favorite songs !!

  66. C.... C....

    bellissime  grande Boss

  67. s.... b....

    Bruce is a baaaad ass!!

  68. s.... b....

    This is a baaaad ass song!!!!

  69. J.... G....

    My fav boss song

  70. b.... ....

    My new favorite song!

  71. A.... C....

    Tommy!!! :)

  72. t.... ....

    Anyone notice that was the guitarist from rage against the machine?? Awesome song wrecking ball was his best album imo

    t.... ....

    @jon stamos
    Morello isn't an "official member" of the E Street Band.. just a "featured player"

    t.... ....

    @bossfan626 I never said what type of member he was

    t.... ....

    @jon stamos
    you said he "officially joined the E St Band last year" .. I was just pointing out that that isn't true.

    t.... ....

    @bossfan626 oops my bad

    t.... ....

    @bossfan626 he has stepped in when Stevie was filming in Norway on both the WB tour and the HH tours. 

  73. M.... C....

    the Boss does it again

  74. g.... j....

    Well, no cannon ball did fly, no rifles cut us down
    No bombs fell from the sky, no blood soaked the ground
    No powder flash blinded the eye
    No deathly thunder sounded
    But just as sure as the hand of God
    They brought death to my hometown
    They brought death to my hometown

    Now, no shells ripped the evening sky
    No cities burning down
    No army stormed the shores for which we’d die
    No dictators were crowned
    I awoke on a quiet night, I never heard a sound
    The marauders raided in the dark
    And brought death to my hometown
    They brought death to my hometown

    They destroyed our families, factories
    And they took our homes
    They left our bodies on the plains
    The vultures picked our bones

    g.... j....

    So, listen up my sonny boy, be ready when they come
    For they’ll be returning sure as the rising sun
    Now get yourself a song to sing
    And sing it ’til you’re done
    Sing it hard and sing it well
    Send the robber barons straight to hell
    The greedy thieves who came around
    And ate the flesh of everything they found
    Whose crimes have gone unpunished now
    Who walk the streets as free men now

    They brought death to our hometown, boys
    Death to our hometown
    Death to our hometown, boys
    Death to our hometown

  75. b.... ....

    listen up my sonny boy be ready when they come, for they'll be returning sure as the rising sun

  76. A.... L....

    Bruce, you just sing my mind out!

  77. B.... B....

    I enjoy music like this, but now todays music is weird to me. It'll happen to you too...

    B.... B....

    There still are amazingly good musicians, you just don't hear of them because they are not popular.

    B.... B....

    @UnperfectFeeling and somehow he sold out stadiums/venues all over the world during 2012-2014 and while doing so, was voted number one live performer....again...in his mid 60s, 40 years into his career. 

    B.... B....

    Hem guys, I agree that Bruce Springsteen is a good musician. And an awesome live artist, a shame he's so expensive. I'm just saying don't stick only to old music, there are some great recent musicians, like Cage The Elephant, The Orwells, Cold War Kids, The Creepshow, Wax Fang, Streetlight Manifesto, The Black Keys, etc.

    B.... B....

    I am a diehard fan and yet I appreciate some newer music.  His music is my "go to" and even though I started listening 30 years ago, so much of what he writes still "speaks" to me and I can find a song for just about any mood.  As far as his prices...compared to artists of his legend like the Stones and such, he is a bargain. Stones pit tickets are well over $200 or so...his highest ticket is usually $115.  And, you certainly get your money's worth and MORE....shortest show his last tour was 3 hours, longest was 4 hrs and 6 minutes, no breaks. He isn't an oldies show, either....plays his new material, takes sign requests for the things he doesn't always play, sign requests for covers (stump the band...), etc... never predictable, never stands in one spot..... well worth every cent all the way to what you pay to park!

  78. L.... ....

    I'm 8and you've been my hero since I was 2!and for the rest of my life

  79. f.... ....

    All our hometowns are being destroyed by developers, polluters, and greedheads. Thanks for this great song, Bruce!

  80. A.... A....

    Simplesmente o Melhor.....

  81. R.... M....

    Sing it hard, sing it well. SEND THE ROBBER BARONS STRAIGHT TO HELL.....Bruce reigns....

  82. C.... N....

    It's taken me nearly two years to get into this album, and now i love it! This song is definately my top pick from Wrecking Ball.

  83. D.... ....

    BRUUUUCE!!

  84. I.... M....

    Dropkick Murphys - that the band who glorify the terrorists?

  85. M.... ....

    there's plenty of new artists singing about the same stuff Bruce does. Actually do a little digging before you judge my generations music. Give a listen to someone like Dropkick Murphys or Rise Against....or what about Rage Against the Machine? Tom Morrello is in this video c'mon!

  86. B.... F....

    He ISN"T? He just finished 15 months of a world tour in September and will be starting back in February in Australia. He usually takes 1.5-2 yrs off, but mortality hit hard with Danny in 2008 and C dying in 2011. They will tour till they drop according to Roy.

  87. B.... F....

    He said he had no use for drugs. the people who took them were either assholes when they were on them or so out of it, it was scary. And, too many were permanently robbed of his their creativity and he couldn't chance that. He runs a few times a week and lifts, mostly vegetarian but is a drinker.

  88. B.... F....

    My 11 yr old nephew is a diehard fan, loved him since he was 4. First concert last year, he said after: If music were religion, Bruce is HIGH CHURCH"

  89. B.... F....

    I think it was NO NUKES in 79...Tom Petty was getting ready to go on after Bruce and someone said, "They aren't booing, they are saying, 'bruuuuuce". Petty said, 'What's the difference???" :)

  90. B.... F....

    I can tell you a late friend of mine who was a disabled physician..had a brain tumor 19 years ago and the RT caused hearing loss, motor issues, and such could not afford good physical rehab, decent hearing aids and such is last few yrs in the US..would have done much better in UK. Man gave all of his life, never took a cent and would be on the receiving end for the first time.

  91. B.... F....

    WHY would that be bad? It shows you have beyond exceptional taste and know quality music and don't go for the lip syncers who won't be around but for a few more years (at most). My nephew is 11 and has been a fan since 4.

  92. D.... S....

    Hope all bankers/hedge fund managers and stock brokers realise this is aimed squarely at them- shame on you all!!!!!

  93. E.... A....

    Rock River was the maximum in 2013 getting the best singers
    Congratulations on organizing all fell far show...
    Bruce Splinsteen foi o Maximo!

  94. A.... ....

    Republicans.

  95. d.... p....

    lindaaaaaa parabenssssss valeu dico silva rio rj brasil

  96. T.... ....

    Decidedly inferior to the studio recording...but still awesome.

  97. K.... L....

    MORE COWBELLS

  98. F.... D....

    love that song!!!!

  99. t.... ....

    Happy Birthday BRUUUCE!