Springsteens greatist lyric

Courtneys Love · 10-07-2004, 11:29 AM

c'mon ..my choice at the minute,the 2nd verse from "living proof"

"I put my heart and soul I put 'em high upon a shelf
Right next to the faith the faith that I'd lost in myself
I went down into the desert city
Just tryin' so hard to shed my skin
I crawled deep into some kind of darkness
Lookin' to burn out every trace of who I'd been
You do some sad sad things baby
When it's your you 're tryin' to lose
You do some sad and hurtful things
I've seen living proof"

UnforgettableLemon · 10-07-2004, 03:28 PM

It'll take me a while to do this... I have to agree with you about the quality of the lyrics in "Living Proof"... but I really dislike the music on that whole album. I've heard some local folk artists cover "If I Should Fall Behind" acoustically, and it's amazing...

But yeah, this is a difficult thread. Wish I had my "Songs" book handy, but I'm on duty here at the Writing Center and it's in my room.

bonojr62 · 10-18-2004, 02:05 PM

I'd have to say The whole song Atlantic City is some of Bruces best

bayernfc · 10-18-2004, 04:38 PM

which reminds me .... I only have the "Essential" Cd set of his. Which albums do you guys recommend?

u2valleygirl · 10-18-2004, 04:47 PM

The River is a great album lyrically. He tells a lot of stories in his songs. He, next to about ten others, is about as good as it gets.

IWasBored · 10-18-2004, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bayernfc
which reminds me .... I only have the "Essential" Cd set of his. Which albums do you guys recommend?

all of them.

ok, start with darkness on the edge of town.

whitehead · 10-18-2004, 05:44 PM

Honestly.....
"It's like someone took a knife baby, edgy and dull, and cut a six-valley through the middle of my skull" from I'M ON FIRE.

It's pretty graphic but describes the feeling so well.

BTW, his voice in that song sounds like a train whistle....kinda like Bono's on parts of The Joshua Tree. (Awesome!)

TheBrazilianFly · 10-18-2004, 06:58 PM

BADLANDS:
Workin' in the fields till you get your back burned
Workin' neath the wheel till you get your facts learned
Baby I got my facts, learned real good right now
You better get it straight darling
Poor man wanna be rich, rich man wanna be king
And a king ain't satisfied till he rules everything
I wanna go out tonight, I wanna find out what I got

MURDER INC.
So you keep a little secret down deep inside your dresser drawer
From dealing with the heat you're feelin' down on the killin' floor
No matter where you step you feel you're never out of danger
So the comfort that you keep's a gold-plated snub-nose thirty-two
I heard that you, you got a jodb downtown
Man it leaves your head cold
And everywhere you look life ain't got no soul
That apartment you live in feels like it's just a place to hide
When your walkin' down the streets you won't meet no one eye to eye
Now the cops reported you as just another homicide
I can tell that you was just frustrated
From livin' with Murder Incorporated

BETTER DAYS:
Well I took a piss at fortune's sweet kiss
It's like eatin' caviar and dirt
It's a sad funny ending to find yourself pretending
A rich man in a poor man's shirt
Now my ass was draggin' when from a passin' gypsy wagon
Your heart like a diamond shone
Tonight I'm layin' in your arms carvin' lucky charms
Out of these heard luck bones

LONESOME DAY:
Better ask questions before you shoot
Deceit and betrayal's bitter fruit
It's hard to swallow, come time to pay
That taste on your tongue don't easily slip away

THUNDER ROAD:
Well now I'm no hero
That's understood
All the redemption I can offer, girl
Is beneath this dirty hood
With a chance to make it good somehow
Hey what else can we do now
Except roll down the window
And let the wind blow back your hair
Well the night's busting open
These two lanes will take us anywhere
We got one last chance to make it real
To trade in these wings on some wheels
Climb in back
Heaven's waiting on down the tracks

The boss rules.

Bono's shades · 10-18-2004, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bonojr62
I'd have to say The whole song Atlantic City is some of Bruces best

"Everything dies, baby that's a fact,
But maybe everything that dies someday comes back..."

UnforgettableLemon · 10-18-2004, 08:51 PM

Might as well post all of thunder road, TBF

fah · 10-18-2004, 10:58 PM

All of 'Darkness On The Edge Of Town'....in particular

Racing In The Street

Tonight, tonight the highway's bright
Out of our way, mister, you best keep
'Cause summer's here and the time is right
For racin' in the street.

UnforgettableLemon · 10-18-2004, 11:33 PM

I did a sociological paper on the song DOTEOT once. The teacher gave us an assignent to analyze a song of our choice sociologically. I was torn between the Boss and U2. I picked Darkness, my friend picked Metallica's ...And Justice for All. Everyone else in the class picked Black Eyed Peas "Where is the Love"

She told us that the most sociologically relevant artist chosen was Bruce. I was much happy. She also said Josh's choice was good, though.

TheBrazilianFly · 10-19-2004, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by UnforgettableLemon
Might as well post all of thunder road, TBF

Quote:

Originally posted by UnforgettableLemon
I did a sociological paper on the song DOTEOT once. The teacher gave us an assignent to analyze a song of our choice sociologically. I was torn between the Boss and U2. I picked Darkness, my friend picked Metallica's ...And Justice for All.

AWESOME! :horns:

Lancemc · 10-19-2004, 02:13 PM

Am I the only person in the world who doesn't like Bruce Springsteen?

Theedge555 · 10-19-2004, 02:14 PM

Land of Hope and Dreams

"Grab your ticket and your suitcase
Thunder's rolling down the tracks
You don't know where you're goin'
But you know you won't be back"

Theedge555 · 10-19-2004, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bayernfc
which reminds me .... I only have the "Essential" Cd set of his. Which albums do you guys recommend?

Start from the beginning

Greetings from Asbury Park.......

UnforgettableLemon · 04-20-2005, 01:06 PM

Well Jesus kissed his mother's hands
Whispered "Mother, still your tears,
For remember the soul of the universe
Willed a world and it appeared"

This whole song is powerful ("Jesus Was an Only Son")

ylimeU2 · 04-20-2005, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lancemc
Am I the only person in the world who doesn't like Bruce Springsteen?

Yes.

I think most of his lyrics are great, but I like this bit from Human Touch:

"Oh girl that feeling of safety you prize
Well it comes at a hard hard price
You can't shut off the risk and the pain
Without losin' the love that remains
We're all riders on this train"

Headache in a Suitcase · 04-22-2005, 07:37 AM

The Rangers had a homecoming
In Harlem late last night
And the Magic Rat drove his sleek machine
Over the Jersey state line
Barefoot girl sitting on the hood of a Dodge
Drinking warm beer in the soft summer rain
The Rat pulls into town rolls up his pants
Together they take a stab at romance
And disappear down Flamingo Lane

Well the Maximum Lawmen run down Flamingo
Chasing the Rat and the barefoot girl
And the kids round here look just like shadows
Always quiet, holding hands
From the churches to the jails
Tonight all is silence in the world
As we take our stand
Down in Jungleland

lazarus · 04-22-2005, 09:38 AM

I don't know all of Bruce's lyrics very well, but this a song that I've always loved. Not only are the words beautiful but musically it's pretty powerful as well. Tunnel of Love may be his most personal record so it's not surprising.

VALENTINES DAY

I'm driving a big lazy car rushin' up the highway in the dark
I got one hand steady on the wheel and one hand's temblin' over my heart
it's pounding baby like it's gonna bust right on through
and it ain't gonna stop till I'm alone again with you

A friend of mine became a father last night
when we spoke in his voice I could hear the light
of the skies and the rivers the timberwolf in the pines
and that great jukebox out on Route 39
they say he travels fastest who travels alone
but tonight I miss my girl mister tonight I miss my home

Is it the sound of the leaves
left blown by the wayside
that's got me out here on this spooky old highway tonight
is it the cry of the river
witht he moonlight shining through
that ain't what scares me baby
what scares me is losing you

They say if you die in your dreams you really die in your bed
but honey last night I dreamed my eyes rolled straight back in my head
and God's light came shinin' on through
I woke up in the darkness scared and breathin' and born anew
it wasn't the cold river bottom I felt rushing over me
it wasn't the bitterness of a dream that didn't come true
it wasn't the wind in the grey fields I felt rushing through my arms
no no baby it was you
so hold me close honey say you'll be forever mine
and tell me you'll be my lonely valentine.

10-07-2004, 11:29 AM	#1
Courtneys Love Babyface Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sunny England Posts: 6 Local Time: 11:11 PM	Springsteens greatist lyric c'mon ..my choice at the minute,the 2nd verse from "living proof" "I put my heart and soul I put 'em high upon a shelf Right next to the faith the faith that I'd lost in myself I went down into the desert city Just tryin' so hard to shed my skin I crawled deep into some kind of darkness Lookin' to burn out every trace of who I'd been You do some sad sad things baby When it's your you 're tryin' to lose You do some sad and hurtful things I've seen living proof" __________________

10-07-2004, 03:28 PM	#2
UnforgettableLemon Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Lansdale, PA Posts: 7,287 Local Time: 07:11 PM	It'll take me a while to do this... I have to agree with you about the quality of the lyrics in "Living Proof"... but I really dislike the music on that whole album. I've heard some local folk artists cover "If I Should Fall Behind" acoustically, and it's amazing... But yeah, this is a difficult thread. Wish I had my "Songs" book handy, but I'm on duty here at the Writing Center and it's in my room. __________________

10-19-2004, 02:14 PM	#15
Theedge555 The Fly Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Jersey Posts: 186 Local Time: 06:11 PM	My two cents.... Land of Hope and Dreams "Grab your ticket and your suitcase Thunder's rolling down the tracks You don't know where you're goin' But you know you won't be back"

04-22-2005, 09:38 AM	#20
lazarus Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 40,782 Local Time: 03:11 PM	I don't know all of Bruce's lyrics very well, but this a song that I've always loved. Not only are the words beautiful but musically it's pretty powerful as well. Tunnel of Love may be his most personal record so it's not surprising. VALENTINES DAY I'm driving a big lazy car rushin' up the highway in the dark I got one hand steady on the wheel and one hand's temblin' over my heart it's pounding baby like it's gonna bust right on through and it ain't gonna stop till I'm alone again with you A friend of mine became a father last night when we spoke in his voice I could hear the light of the skies and the rivers the timberwolf in the pines and that great jukebox out on Route 39 they say he travels fastest who travels alone but tonight I miss my girl mister tonight I miss my home Is it the sound of the leaves left blown by the wayside that's got me out here on this spooky old highway tonight is it the cry of the river witht he moonlight shining through that ain't what scares me baby what scares me is losing you They say if you die in your dreams you really die in your bed but honey last night I dreamed my eyes rolled straight back in my head and God's light came shinin' on through I woke up in the darkness scared and breathin' and born anew it wasn't the cold river bottom I felt rushing over me it wasn't the bitterness of a dream that didn't come true it wasn't the wind in the grey fields I felt rushing through my arms no no baby it was you so hold me close honey say you'll be forever mine and tell me you'll be my lonely valentine. __________________

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10-18-2004, 02:05 PM	#3
bonojr62 Refugee Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The last night on earth Posts: 2,064 Local Time: 07:11 PM	I'd have to say The whole song Atlantic City is some of Bruces best

10-18-2004, 04:38 PM	#4
bayernfc Refugee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Zwischen Null und Zero Posts: 2,025 Local Time: 06:11 PM	which reminds me .... I only have the "Essential" Cd set of his. Which albums do you guys recommend?

10-18-2004, 04:47 PM	#5
u2valleygirl Refugee Join Date: May 2001 Location: shermanoaks,CA,USA Posts: 1,108 Local Time: 03:11 PM	The River is a great album lyrically. He tells a lot of stories in his songs. He, next to about ten others, is about as good as it gets.

10-18-2004, 05:44 PM	#7
whitehead Acrobat Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ohio, USA Posts: 400 Local Time: 07:11 PM	Honestly..... "It's like someone took a knife baby, edgy and dull, and cut a six-valley through the middle of my skull" from I'M ON FIRE. It's pretty graphic but describes the feeling so well. BTW, his voice in that song sounds like a train whistle....kinda like Bono's on parts of The Joshua Tree. (Awesome!)

10-18-2004, 06:58 PM	#8
TheBrazilianFly Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Porto Alegre, Brasil Posts: 8,582 Local Time: 09:11 PM	BADLANDS: Workin' in the fields till you get your back burned Workin' neath the wheel till you get your facts learned Baby I got my facts, learned real good right now You better get it straight darling Poor man wanna be rich, rich man wanna be king And a king ain't satisfied till he rules everything I wanna go out tonight, I wanna find out what I got MURDER INC. So you keep a little secret down deep inside your dresser drawer From dealing with the heat you're feelin' down on the killin' floor No matter where you step you feel you're never out of danger So the comfort that you keep's a gold-plated snub-nose thirty-two I heard that you, you got a jodb downtown Man it leaves your head cold And everywhere you look life ain't got no soul That apartment you live in feels like it's just a place to hide When your walkin' down the streets you won't meet no one eye to eye Now the cops reported you as just another homicide I can tell that you was just frustrated From livin' with Murder Incorporated BETTER DAYS: Well I took a piss at fortune's sweet kiss It's like eatin' caviar and dirt It's a sad funny ending to find yourself pretending A rich man in a poor man's shirt Now my ass was draggin' when from a passin' gypsy wagon Your heart like a diamond shone Tonight I'm layin' in your arms carvin' lucky charms Out of these heard luck bones LONESOME DAY: Better ask questions before you shoot Deceit and betrayal's bitter fruit It's hard to swallow, come time to pay That taste on your tongue don't easily slip away THUNDER ROAD: Well now I'm no hero That's understood All the redemption I can offer, girl Is beneath this dirty hood With a chance to make it good somehow Hey what else can we do now Except roll down the window And let the wind blow back your hair Well the night's busting open These two lanes will take us anywhere We got one last chance to make it real To trade in these wings on some wheels Climb in back Heaven's waiting on down the tracks The boss rules.

10-18-2004, 08:51 PM	#10
UnforgettableLemon Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Lansdale, PA Posts: 7,287 Local Time: 07:11 PM	Might as well post all of thunder road, TBF

10-18-2004, 10:58 PM	#11
fah Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In my house with the rest of fahs Posts: 20,147 Local Time: 03:11 PM	All of 'Darkness On The Edge Of Town'....in particular Racing In The Street Tonight, tonight the highway's bright Out of our way, mister, you best keep 'Cause summer's here and the time is right For racin' in the street.

10-18-2004, 11:33 PM	#12
UnforgettableLemon Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Lansdale, PA Posts: 7,287 Local Time: 07:11 PM	I did a sociological paper on the song DOTEOT once. The teacher gave us an assignent to analyze a song of our choice sociologically. I was torn between the Boss and U2. I picked Darkness, my friend picked Metallica's ...And Justice for All. Everyone else in the class picked Black Eyed Peas "Where is the Love" She told us that the most sociologically relevant artist chosen was Bruce. I was much happy. She also said Josh's choice was good, though.

10-19-2004, 02:13 PM	#14
Lancemc Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ba Sing Se Posts: 17,688 Local Time: 07:11 PM	Am I the only person in the world who doesn't like Bruce Springsteen?

04-20-2005, 01:06 PM	#17
UnforgettableLemon Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Lansdale, PA Posts: 7,287 Local Time: 07:11 PM	Well Jesus kissed his mother's hands Whispered "Mother, still your tears, For remember the soul of the universe Willed a world and it appeared" This whole song is powerful ("Jesus Was an Only Son")

04-22-2005, 07:37 AM	#19
Headache in a Suitcase Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stateless Posts: 66,702 Local Time: 06:11 PM	The Rangers had a homecoming In Harlem late last night And the Magic Rat drove his sleek machine Over the Jersey state line Barefoot girl sitting on the hood of a Dodge Drinking warm beer in the soft summer rain The Rat pulls into town rolls up his pants Together they take a stab at romance And disappear down Flamingo Lane Well the Maximum Lawmen run down Flamingo Chasing the Rat and the barefoot girl And the kids round here look just like shadows Always quiet, holding hands From the churches to the jails Tonight all is silence in the world As we take our stand Down in Jungleland