Misunderstood 'Patriotic' Songs for the 4th of July



4th of July is here, and with it, the wave of customary patriotic playlists featuring rousing anthems, nostalgic rock 'n' roll favorites and all sorts of other songs with "America" in the title.

However, many of the classic songs that casual listeners may assume to be patriotic are anything but, from misunderstood anti-war missives to singalong favorites masking darker meanings.

Below, find a list of songs with meanings that go deeper than their patriotic or America-centric first impressions.

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