Bruce Springsteen Releases 'Streets Of Minneapolis'

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Bruce Springsteen has released a song about the people of Minneapolis fighting 'King Trump's private army from the DHS'

Posted by Corky at 02:43 PM | 45 COMMENTS | permalink

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It's dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free [image or embed]
" Bruce Springsteen (@brucespringsteen.net) Jan 28, 2026 at 12:02 PM

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Lyrics:

Verse 1

Through the winter's ice and cold
Down Nicollet Avenue
A city aflame 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
By the 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

Chorus

Oh our Minneapolis, I hear your voice
Singing through the bloody mist
We'll take our stand for this land
And the stranger in our midst
Here 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

(song and full lyrics at thread link)

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-28 02:33 PM

article

"Bruce Springsteen releases anti-ICE protest song 'Streets of Minneapolis'
January 28, 2026 2:17 PM ET

"I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis," The Boss wrote on social media. "It's dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free."

"Streets of Minneapolis" is a full-band rock and roll song, complete with an E Street Choir singalong. Springsteen's raw and raspy voice is full of indignation as he calls out "King Trump" and his "federal thugs, - and promises to remember the events unfolding in the streets of Minneapolis this winter.

The verses narrate the killings of Good and Pretti respectively, and underline how eyewitness videos of their deaths contradict government officials' statements."

www.npr.org

#2 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-28 02:41 PM

Thanks for posting, Corky.

One test of a song is if the lyrics can stand by itself as a poem.

This one does.

Too bad Clarence Clemons left us 20 years ago, he might have played that instrumental solo.

But the harmonica is the poor man's instrument and harkens us to resistance, prisoners keeping up their morale or hoboes sitting around campfires struggling to survive the Great Depression.

The Superbowl is a week away and someone performing this would be perfect there.

#3 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-01-28 03:00 PM

Bad Bunny?

(sorry, i don't even know who that is, just saw they were performing, lol)

#4 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-28 03:03 PM

"This machine kills fascists"

Bruce is a fine legacy of Woody Guthrie.

#5 | Posted by lee_the_agent at 2026-01-28 03:04 PM

Good song, Lee. I like the one he wrote about Trump's Dad, the racist landlord.

#6 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-28 03:12 PM

Good vs. ICE
Jesse Welles' song

www.youtube.com

#7 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-28 03:19 PM

I'd glad is speaking out against American fascism but holy ---- does Bruce Springsteen's music suck. I never understood how he became so popular.

#8 | Posted by qcp at 2026-01-28 03:32 PM

BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

make some money on the boddies of dead people...

when I saw the picture I was wondering when ELLEN got back

#9 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2026-01-28 03:39 PM

Not everyone has a Marilyn Manson poster over their beds

#10 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-01-28 03:52 PM

He was never a favorite of mine personally, but he had some good songs, and this effort puts him a step or two up the scale in my book.

#11 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-28 04:04 PM

I can appreciate not liking Bruce's music.
That's how I feel about Clapton after Cream.
But it doesn't suck. It's just not your cup o' tea.

#12 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-01-28 04:08 PM

I love good protest songs.

And Bruce is the Boss!

But Jesse Welles has been putting out some good stuff too!

Here's a good one:

youtu.be

#13 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-01-28 04:14 PM

------- White Boomers! Bruce Springsteen is such a had been, talking about digging up Fossil fuel. Lol

On 85 today theres 60+ white boomers with a sign ... "We stand with Minnesota!"

LMAO... You Boomers are hilarious.

Too bad you're ------- every other generation.

#14 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-01-28 05:22 PM

lmao...1Nut triggered by patriots opposing his Chosen Cult Leader.

Of course, the stadiums that Springsteen has filled over the last few decades haven't been mostly Boomers.

#15 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-28 05:25 PM

And he's donating the proceeds to himself.

#16 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-01-28 05:26 PM

Even AI is smarter than China's Worst US Import:

www.google.com

#17 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-28 05:27 PM

- And he's donating the proceeds to himself.
#16 | Posted by BillJohnson

Citation Necessary.

#18 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-28 05:32 PM

Corky,

Did the article indicate he was donating the profits anywhere?

If you find anything be sure to post it.

If he was, don't you figure he'd be publicly patting himself on the back?

#19 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2026-01-28 05:37 PM

You think Bruce Springsteen needs money?

You're a ------- ------.

#20 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-01-28 05:39 PM

x.com

Looks like the hothead got what was coming to him

#21 | Posted by THEBULL at 2026-01-28 05:41 PM

I've never liked his music. He's abviously very talented, I just don't like his sound. I feel the same way about the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

#22 | Posted by BellRinger at 2026-01-28 05:44 PM

Looks like your mom was one coat hangar short.

#23 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-01-28 05:45 PM

Remember when Republicans said Born In The USA was disrespectful because the cover picture is Bruce Springsteen pissing on the American flag?

They learn 'em young.

#24 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-01-28 05:56 PM

I've never liked his music. He's obviously very talented I just don't like his sound. I feel the same way about the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

#25 | Posted by BellRinger at 2026-01-28 06:01 PM

#19

BJ projecting about what he thinks Springsteen 'would be doing'... is that what you would be doing?

What you said is:

And he's donating the proceeds to himself.
#16 | Posted by BillJohnson

Which is an outright LIE.

Because you don't KNOW that at all. Then you ask for someone to prove what you lied about for you.

Why would you even post that without having some substantiation for saying it in the first place? What, are you 5? (mentally speaking, that is)?

#26 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-28 06:09 PM

I've never liked his music. He's abviously very talented, I just don't like his sound. I feel the same way about the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
#22 | Posted by BellRinger at 2026-01-28 05:44 PM

OMG, are you joking? Red Hot Chili Peppers - Breaking The Girl

Thanks for posting, Corky.
One test of a song is if the lyrics can stand by itself as a poem.
This one does.
Too bad Clarence Clemons left us 20 years ago, he might have played that instrumental solo.
But the harmonica is the poor man's instrument and harkens us to resistance, prisoners keeping up their morale or hoboes sitting around campfires struggling to survive the Great Depression.
The Superbowl is a week away and someone performing this would be perfect there.
#3 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-01-28 03:00 PMFlag: | Newsworthy 1

Ron Burgundy for ICE? I'm down with the sickness.

THAT would be news "Jazz flute terrorizes ICE with Aqualung."

#27 | Posted by redlightrobot at 2026-01-28 06:15 PM

"BJ projecting about what he thinks Springsteen 'would be doing'"

This is a weird avoidance strategy thing that some people do. MadBomber does it too.
They always invoke hypotheticals instead of simply addressing reality.

#28 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-01-28 06:16 PM

I don't much care for RHCP overall but John Frusciante really carries that album.

#29 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-01-28 06:17 PM

" 27 | POSTED BY REDLIGHTROBOT AT 2026-01-28 06:15 PM | FLAG: "

Of course you manage to find the one of two Chili Pepper songs I actually like. The other is Dark Necessities.

#30 | Posted by BellRinger at 2026-01-28 06:25 PM

#9 Proof positive that STD doesn't know sh&* about music.

#31 | Posted by A_Friend at 2026-01-28 07:16 PM

@#8 ... I'd glad is speaking out against American fascism but holy ---- does Bruce Springsteen's music suck. I never understood how he became so popular. ...

I am of a similar, though not as strong, opinion.

As I have mentioned many times here on this most august site that I attended college in NJ. Back in the early 70's.

As such, many of my college friends were from what we called "southern NJ" back then. Of course, compared to the NYC state of mind, places like Asbury Park, NJ are "southern NJ."

But I digress.

Anyway, my friends, back in the early 70's were all agog about this singer/band they have been seeing in local bar/cafes/venues. One of the things they gushed about him was that his concerts went on "for, like, forever," hours as contrasted with the usual 40-60 minute concert of the day.

Looking back, it was Springsteen's long live concerts that really excited his growing fan base.

All that aside...

I applaud Mr Springsteen for writing and releasing this song. He does seem to have an influence, i.e., people listen to his songs, and the meaning of his songs.

Kudos to Mr Springsteen.

#32 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-01-28 07:19 PM

"Looking back, it was Springsteen's long live concerts that really excited his growing fan base."

Valid point. As shows go, he's James Brown for white people.

#33 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-01-28 07:22 PM

- James Brown for white people.

I may steal that for later use.

#34 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-28 07:58 PM

I didn't really care for "Born to Run" because I'd moved on, this was the cusp of '77 when everything changed, musically. That said I saw him twice in '84 and those were outstanding shows. Personally I preferred Bob Seger at the time. And Clapton in '75 was ridiculous, he started the show with Layla and proceeded to put on a blues clinic.

#35 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-01-28 08:09 PM

Another artist, in a similar vein ...

Neil Young gifts Greenland free access to his entire music catalog
www.nbcnews.com

... "I hope my music and music films will ease some of the unwarranted stress and threats you are experiencing from our unpopular and hopefully temporary government," Young wrote. "It is my sincere wish for you to be able to enjoy all of my music in your beautiful Greenland home, in its highest quality."

The offer is for a year -- though Young said renewing is possible -- and applicants need to have a Greenland-based cellphone.

"This is an offer of Peace and Love," he wrote.. ...

#36 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-01-28 08:31 PM

Find the Cost of Freedom - David Gilmour - David Crosby - Graham Nash - HD

www.youtube.com

#37 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-28 08:47 PM

Jesse Ventura UNLEASHES on Trump and Republicans

www.youtube.com

#38 | Posted by Corky at 2026-01-28 10:20 PM

@#38

The video title is ...

"Who? The Draft Dodging Coward?"

That may leave a mark ...

#39 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-01-28 11:39 PM