[4] The song is an up-tempo rocker which resembles the sound of the younger bands Springsteen has recently taken under his wing, such as Arcade Fire and The Gaslight Anthem.

The song begins:[5] The narrator asks where he can find merciful hearts or work to set his hands and soul free and makes references to Hurricane Katrina.

On February 10, 2012, a second official music video premiered, this time featuring Bruce performing in abandoned buildings and on rooftops in an urban setting.

The video was filmed in and around Asbury Park, including the roof of the Savoy Theatre and inside of Frank's Deli.

[9] This song was played throughout Barack Obama's 2012 presidential campaign and after his victory speech at his headquarters in Chicago.