Definitely not. Listen to the lyrics. Many regard the song—and particularly its chorus—as a patriotic anthem. A closer look at the lyrics in its verses, however, reveals something far more complex than simple patriotism.
Springsteen himself said, "Our protagonist is someone who has been
betrayed by his nation and yet still feels deeply connected to the country that he grew up in."
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Out by the gas fires of the refinery
I'm ten years burning down the road
Nowhere to run, ain't got nowhere to go"
  Considerate: 100%  
  Substantial: 100%  
  Sentiment: Negative  
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  Relevant (Beta): 100%  
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