Bruce Springsteen Releases Powerful Song “Streets of Minneapolis” in Honor of Alex Pretti and Renee Good
Bruce Springsteen has released a new song, “Streets of Minneapolis,” in tribute to Alex Pretti and Renee Good, two individuals who lost their lives in Minneapolis. The song was announced by Springsteen on Instagram, where he stated that it was written, recorded, and released in response to the “state terror” being inflicted on the city of Minneapolis.
Springsteen’s song is a slow-burning, acoustic ballad that builds into a fuller band tune, featuring a harmonica solo and ending with chants of “ICE Out!” The lyrics pay tribute to the people of Minneapolis, immigrant communities, and the memories of Pretti and Good. The song’s title is reminiscent of Springsteen’s 1993 song “Streets of Philadelphia,” which earned him an Oscar for Outstanding Original Song.
The Inspiration Behind the Song
Springsteen has been an outspoken critic of the current administration, and his song reflects his concerns about the treatment of immigrant communities and the use of force by law enforcement. The lyrics reference the presence of “King Trump’s private army” in Minneapolis and the violence that ensued. Springsteen’s music has long been known for its social commentary, and “Streets of Minneapolis” is no exception.
The song’s release comes at a time of heightened tension and protest in Minneapolis, and Springsteen’s message of solidarity and support for the community is likely to resonate with many. As a renowned musician and social activist, Springsteen’s voice carries significant weight, and his song is likely to spark important conversations about justice, equality, and human rights.
Read the Full Lyrics to “Streets of Minneapolis”
Through the winter’s ice and cold, down Nicollet Avenue, a city of flame fought fire and ice ‘neath an occupier’s boots. King Trump’s private army from the DHS, guns belted to their coats, came to Minneapolis to enforce the law, or so their story goes. Against smoke and rubber bullets, in dawn’s early light, citizens stood for justice, their voices ringing through the night.
And there were bloody footprints where mercy should have stood. And two dead left to die on snow-filled streets, Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Minneapolis, I hear your voice singing through the bloody mist. We’ll take our stand for this land and the stranger in our midst. In our home, they killed and roamed in the winter of ’26. We’ll remember the names of those who died on the streets of Minneapolis.
Springsteen’s Legacy of Social Commentary
Bruce Springsteen has long been known for using his music as a platform for social commentary. From his early days as a rising star in the 1970s to his current status as a music legend, Springsteen has consistently used his voice to speak out against injustice and advocate for human rights. “Streets of Minneapolis” is just the latest example of his commitment to using his music as a force for positive change.
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