Even as his fame and wealth have soared over the decades, Bruce Springsteen has retained the voice of the working class’ ...

His lyrics echo a nation’s slow descent from hope to distrust — and hint at redemption.

LYRIC: Down in the shadow of the penitentiary ... Which touches on a frequent Springsteen theme: possibility amid the hardship and challenge. Ted Anthony, director of new storytelling and newsroom ...

‘My Hometown’ LYRIC: “Now Main Street’s whitewashed ... Which touches on a frequent Springsteen theme: possibility amid the hardship and challenge. Ted Anthony, director of new ...