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“Copperhead Road,” like “Born in the U.S.A." before it, is a musical lament for the American working class.

The Meaning Behind “Copperhead Road” by Steve Earle

By Ted Davis Oct 9, 2023 | 2:18 PM

“Copperhead Road” is a song about destination. Depending on the generation, the destination could be smuggling pot, or moonshine. If you are poor and living in rural America, the destination could be war. Steve Earle has painted tales like these vividly over a droning mixture of rock and bluegrass; he’s an unpredictable renegade who happens […]

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