Bruce Springsteen set the mood with a powerful national anthem that he called a “fighting prayer” for America in the wake of recent political events.
The rock star was a staunch supporter of Kamala Harris during her presidential campaign, even labeling Donald Trump “the most dangerous presidential candidate of my lifetime.”
Springsteen said that the businessman’s “disregard for the sanctity of the constitution, democracy, the rule of law and the peaceful transition of power” made him unfit for the presidency.
After announcing the election results, Springsteen appeared shocked during a performance in Toronto, Canada.
He began the concert with a powerful declaration, “This is a prayer of fighting for my country,” as captured in videos shared on social media platforms.
As the crowd cheered, he performed his emotional 2007 hit, “Long Walk Home” from his album “Magic.” The song delves into themes of femininity and liberation.
According to Variety, the significance of the evening is revealed in the song’s third stanza, “My father said, ‘Son, we’re so lucky to be in this town/It’s a beautiful place to be born. out / It just wraps its arms around you.”
“No one surrounds you, No one walks alone. / You know the flag flying over the courthouse / Means certain things are predetermined Who we are, what we will do, and what we won’t do .”
Following this, his second song, the 2001 track, titled “Land of Hope And Dreams”, was frequently praised for its depiction of American pride and optimism.
The results of the 2024 election signal a remarkable resurgence for Trump, a figure previously embroiled in legal troubles and the target of two assassination attempts.
After he refused to acknowledge his loss four years ago, chaos broke out at the US Capitol, a direct result of his actions.
This time, after the election results came in, Harris took the high road. She reached out to him, graciously accepted the race and sent her congratulations, demonstrating her commitment to unity despite her tumultuous past.
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