“bruce springsteen’s messages of hope” “talk about a dream, try to make it real.” bruce...
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““Bruce Bruce Springsteen’s Springsteen’s
messages of hope”messages of hope”
““Talk about a dream, try to make it Talk about a dream, try to make it real.”real.”
Bruce SpringsteenBruce Springsteen
Essential QuestionsEssential Questions
• What impact do songs have on social What impact do songs have on social movements? movements?
• What is the historical context in which What is the historical context in which these songs are written and these songs are written and performed?performed?
• What makes a song effective in a What makes a song effective in a cause? cause?
Role of MusicRole of Music
• Music has been used to lift the spirits Music has been used to lift the spirits of poor, oppressed and rebels.of poor, oppressed and rebels.
• Music has been used to communicate Music has been used to communicate the ideas of change and protest.the ideas of change and protest.
• From different historical eras from From different historical eras from slavery, The Great Depression, Civil slavery, The Great Depression, Civil Rights Movement and Vietnam, Rights Movement and Vietnam, individuals have shared their opinions individuals have shared their opinions of injustice.of injustice.
Bruce SpringsteenBruce Springsteen• He was born on September He was born on September
23, 1949 from the state of 23, 1949 from the state of New Jersey.New Jersey.
• He is known as “The Boss”.He is known as “The Boss”.• His first album was His first album was
released in 1972. released in 1972. • He writes on various types He writes on various types
like anti-war songs, social like anti-war songs, social injustice and the right of injustice and the right of underprivileged.underprivileged.
• His influences are Woody His influences are Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger and Guthrie, Pete Seeger and Phil Ochs.Phil Ochs.
““My City in Ruins”My City in Ruins” There is a blood red circleThere is a blood red circle
On the cold dark groundOn the cold dark groundAnd the rain is falling downAnd the rain is falling downThe church door's thrown openThe church door's thrown openI can hear the organ's songI can hear the organ's songBut the congregation's goneBut the congregation's goneMy city of ruinsMy city of ruinsMy city of ruinsMy city of ruins
Now the sweet bells of mercyNow the sweet bells of mercyDrift through the evening treesDrift through the evening treesYoung men on the cornerYoung men on the cornerLike scattered leaves,Like scattered leaves,The boarded up windows,The boarded up windows,The empty streetsThe empty streetsWhile my brother's down on his kneesWhile my brother's down on his kneesMy city of ruinsMy city of ruinsMy city of ruinsMy city of ruins
Come on, rise up! Come on, rise up!Come on, rise up! Come on, rise up!Come on, rise up! Come on, rise up!Come on, rise up! Come on, rise up!Come on, rise up! Come on, rise up!Come on, rise up! Come on, rise up!
Now's there's tears on the pillowNow's there's tears on the pillowDarlin' where we sleptDarlin' where we sleptAnd you took my heart when you leftAnd you took my heart when you leftWithout your sweet kissWithout your sweet kissMy soul is lost, my friendMy soul is lost, my friendTell me how do I begin again?Tell me how do I begin again?My city's in ruinsMy city's in ruinsMy city's in ruinsMy city's in ruins
Now with these hands,Now with these hands,
With these hands,With these hands,With these hands,With these hands,I pray LordI pray LordWith these hands, With these hands, With these hands,With these hands,I pray for the strength, LordI pray for the strength, LordWith these hands,With these hands,With these hands,With these hands,I pray for the faith, LordI pray for the faith, LordWe pray for your love, LordWe pray for your love, LordWe pray for the lost, LordWe pray for the lost, LordWe pray for this world, LordWe pray for this world, LordWe pray for the strength, LordWe pray for the strength, LordWe pray for the strength, LordWe pray for the strength, Lord
Come onCome onCome onCome onCome on, rise upCome on, rise upCome on, rise upCome on, rise upCome on, rise upCome on, rise upCome on, rise upCome on, rise upCome on, rise upCome on, rise upCome on, rise upCome on, rise upCome on, rise upCome on, rise upCome on, rise upCome on, rise upCome on, rise up Come on, rise up
"Lonesome Day""Lonesome Day" Once I thought I knewOnce I thought I knew
Everything I needed to know Everything I needed to know about youabout youYour sweet whisper, Your tender Your sweet whisper, Your tender touchtouchBut I didn't really know that muchBut I didn't really know that muchJoke's on me, It's gonna be okayJoke's on me, It's gonna be okayIf I can just get through this If I can just get through this lonesome daylonesome day
Hell's brewin' dark sun's on the Hell's brewin' dark sun's on the riseriseThis storm'll blow through by and This storm'll blow through by and bybyHouse is on fire, Viper's in the House is on fire, Viper's in the grassgrassA little revenge and this too shall A little revenge and this too shall passpassThis too shall pass, I'm gonna This too shall pass, I'm gonna prayprayRight now all I got's this lonesome Right now all I got's this lonesome dayday
It's allright? It's allright? It's allrightIt's allright? It's allright? It's allright
Better ask questions before you Better ask questions before you shootshootDeceit and betrayals bitter fruitDeceit and betrayals bitter fruitIt's hard to swallow, come time to It's hard to swallow, come time to paypayThat taste on your tongue don't That taste on your tongue don't easily slip awayeasily slip away
Let kingdom come I'm gonna find Let kingdom come I'm gonna find my waymy wayThrough this lonesome day Through this lonesome day
““Rising”Rising”Can't see nothin' in front of meCan't see nothin' in front of meCan't see nothin' coming up behindCan't see nothin' coming up behindI make my way through this darknessI make my way through this darknessI can't feel nothing but this chain that binds meI can't feel nothing but this chain that binds meLost track of how far I've goneLost track of how far I've goneHow far I've gone, how high I've climbedHow far I've gone, how high I've climbedOn my back's a sixty pound stoneOn my back's a sixty pound stoneOn my shoulder a half mile lineOn my shoulder a half mile line
Come on up for the risingCome on up for the risingCom on up, lay your hands in mineCom on up, lay your hands in mineCome on up for the risingCome on up for the risingCome on up for the rising tonightCome on up for the rising tonight
Left the house this morningLeft the house this morningBells ringing filled the airBells ringing filled the airWearin' the cross of my callingWearin' the cross of my callingOn wheels of fire I come rollin' down hereOn wheels of fire I come rollin' down here
Come on up for the risingCome on up for the risingCome on up, lay your hands in mineCome on up, lay your hands in mineCome on up for the risingCome on up for the risingCome on up for the rising tonightCome on up for the rising tonight
Li,li, li,li,li,li, li,li,liLi,li, li,li,li,li, li,li,li
Spirits above and behind meSpirits above and behind meFaces gone, black eyes burnin' brightFaces gone, black eyes burnin' brightMay their precious blood forever bind meMay their precious blood forever bind meLord as I stand before your fiery lightLord as I stand before your fiery light
Li,li, li,li,li,li, li,li,liLi,li, li,li,li,li, li,li,li
I see you Mary in the gardenI see you Mary in the gardenIn the garden of a thousand sighsIn the garden of a thousand sighsThere's holy pictures of our childrenThere's holy pictures of our childrenDancin' in a sky filled with lightDancin' in a sky filled with lightMay I feel your arms around meMay I feel your arms around meMay I feel your blood mix with mineMay I feel your blood mix with mineA dream of life comes to meA dream of life comes to meLike a catfish dancin' on the end of the Like a catfish dancin' on the end of the lineline
Sky of blackness and sorrow (a dream of Sky of blackness and sorrow (a dream of life)life)Sky of love, sky of tears (a dream of life)Sky of love, sky of tears (a dream of life)Sky of glory and sadness (a dream of life)Sky of glory and sadness (a dream of life)Sky of mercy, sky of fear (a dream of life)Sky of mercy, sky of fear (a dream of life)Sky of memory and shadow (a dream of Sky of memory and shadow (a dream of life)life)Your burnin' wind fills my arms tonightYour burnin' wind fills my arms tonightSky of longing and emptiness (a dream of Sky of longing and emptiness (a dream of life)life)Sky of fullness, sky of blessed life (a Sky of fullness, sky of blessed life (a dream of life)dream of life)
Come on up for the risingCome on up for the risingCome on up, lay your hands in mineCome on up, lay your hands in mineCome on up for the risingCome on up for the risingCome on up for the rising tonightCome on up for the rising tonight
Li,li, li,li,li,li, li,li,li Li,li, li,li,li,li, li,li,li
"Empty Sky""Empty Sky" I woke up this morningI woke up this morning
I could barely breatheI could barely breatheJust an empty impressionJust an empty impressionIn the bed where you used to beIn the bed where you used to beI want a kiss from your lipsI want a kiss from your lipsI want an eye for an eyeI want an eye for an eyeI woke up this morning to the I woke up this morning to the empty skyempty sky
Empty sky, empty skyEmpty sky, empty skyI woke up this morning to an I woke up this morning to an empty skyempty skyEmpty sky, empty skyEmpty sky, empty skyI woke up this morning to an I woke up this morning to an empty skyempty sky
Blood on the streetsBlood on the streetsYeah blood flowin' downYeah blood flowin' downI hear the blood of my bloodI hear the blood of my bloodCryin' from the groundCryin' from the ground
Empty sky, empty skyEmpty sky, empty skyI woke up this morning to an I woke up this morning to an empty skyempty skyEmpty sky, empty skyEmpty sky, empty skyI woke up this morning to an I woke up this morning to an empty skyempty sky
On the plains of JordanOn the plains of JordanI cut my bow from the woodI cut my bow from the woodOf this tree of evilOf this tree of evilOf this tree of goodOf this tree of goodI want a kiss from your lipsI want a kiss from your lipsI want an eye for an eyeI want an eye for an eyeI woke up this morning to an I woke up this morning to an empty skyempty sky
Empty sky, empty skyEmpty sky, empty skyI woke up this morning to an I woke up this morning to an empty skyempty skyEmpty sky, empty skyEmpty sky, empty skyI woke up this morning to an I woke up this morning to an empty skyempty skyEmpty sky, empty skyEmpty sky, empty skyI woke up this morning to an I woke up this morning to an empty sky empty sky
"Waitin' On A Sunny Day""Waitin' On A Sunny Day" It's rainin' but there ain't a cloud It's rainin' but there ain't a cloud
in the skyin the skyMusta been a tear from your eyeMusta been a tear from your eyeEverything'll be okayEverything'll be okayFunny thought I felt a sweet Funny thought I felt a sweet summer breezesummer breezeMusta been you sighin' so deepMusta been you sighin' so deepDon't worry we're gonna find a Don't worry we're gonna find a wayway
I'm waitin', waitin' on a sunny dayI'm waitin', waitin' on a sunny dayGonna chase the clouds awayGonna chase the clouds awayWaitin' on a sunny dayWaitin' on a sunny day
Without you I'm workin' with the Without you I'm workin' with the rain fallin' downrain fallin' downHalf a party in a one dog townHalf a party in a one dog townI need you to chase the blues I need you to chase the blues awayawayWithout you I'm a drummer girl Without you I'm a drummer girl that can't keep a beatthat can't keep a beatAnd ice cream truck on a deserted And ice cream truck on a deserted streetstreetI hope that you're coming to stayI hope that you're coming to stay
I'm waitin', waitin' on a sunny dayI'm waitin', waitin' on a sunny dayGonna chase the clouds awayGonna chase the clouds awayWaitin' on a sunny dayWaitin' on a sunny day
Hard times baby, well they come Hard times baby, well they come to tell us allto tell us allSure as the tickin' of the clock on Sure as the tickin' of the clock on the wallthe wallSure as the turnin' of the night Sure as the turnin' of the night into dayinto dayYour smile girl, brings the mornin' Your smile girl, brings the mornin' light to my eyeslight to my eyesLifts away the blues when I riseLifts away the blues when I riseI hope that you're coming to stayI hope that you're coming to stay
I'm waitin', waitin' on a sunny dayI'm waitin', waitin' on a sunny dayGonna chase the clouds awayGonna chase the clouds awayWaitin' on a sunny dayWaitin' on a sunny day
"Countin' On A Miracle""Countin' On A Miracle" It's a fairytale so tragicIt's a fairytale so tragic
There's no prince to break the spellThere's no prince to break the spellI don't believe in magicI don't believe in magicBut for you I will, for you I willBut for you I will, for you I willIf I'm a fool, I'll be a foolIf I'm a fool, I'll be a foolDarlin' for youDarlin' for you
I'm countin' on a miracleI'm countin' on a miracleBaby I'm countin' on a miracleBaby I'm countin' on a miracleDarlin' I'm countin' on a miracleDarlin' I'm countin' on a miracleTo come throughTo come through
There ain't no storybook storyThere ain't no storybook storyThere's no never-ending songThere's no never-ending songOur happily ever after Darlin'Our happily ever after Darlin'Forever come and goneForever come and goneI'm movin' onI'm movin' onIf I'm gonna believeIf I'm gonna believeI'll put my faithI'll put my faithDarlin' in youDarlin' in you
I'm countin' on a miracleI'm countin' on a miracleBaby I'm countin' on a miracleBaby I'm countin' on a miracleDarlin' I'm countin' on a miracleDarlin' I'm countin' on a miracleTo come throughTo come through
Sleeping beauty awakes from her Sleeping beauty awakes from her dreamdreamWith her lover's kiss on her lipsWith her lover's kiss on her lipsYour kiss was taken from meYour kiss was taken from meNow all I have is thisNow all I have is this
Your kiss, your kiss, your touch, your Your kiss, your kiss, your touch, your touchtouchYour heart, your heart, your strength, Your heart, your heart, your strength, your strengthyour strengthYour hope, your hope, your faith, your Your hope, your hope, your faith, your faithfaithYour face, your face, your love, your Your face, your face, your love, your loveloveYour dream, your dream, your life, Your dream, your dream, your life, your lifeyour life
I'm runnin' through the forestI'm runnin' through the forestWith this wolf at my heelsWith this wolf at my heelsMy king is lost at midnightMy king is lost at midnightWhen the tower bells pealWhen the tower bells pealWe've got no fairytale endingWe've got no fairytale endingIn God's hands our fate is completeIn God's hands our fate is completeYour heaven's here in my heartYour heaven's here in my heartOur love's this dust beneath my feetOur love's this dust beneath my feetJust this dust beneath my feetJust this dust beneath my feetIf I'm gonna live If I'm gonna live I'll life my lifeI'll life my lifeDarlin' to youDarlin' to you
[CHORUS (4X)][CHORUS (4X)]
"Land Of Hope And "Land Of Hope And Dreams"Dreams"
Grab your ticket and your suitcaseGrab your ticket and your suitcaseThunder's rolling down the tracksThunder's rolling down the tracksYou don't know where you're goin'You don't know where you're goin'But you know you won't be backBut you know you won't be backDarlin' if you're wearyDarlin' if you're wearyLay your head upon my chestLay your head upon my chestWe'll take what we can carryWe'll take what we can carryAnd we'll leave the restAnd we'll leave the rest
Big Wheels rolling through fieldsBig Wheels rolling through fieldsWhere sunlight streamsWhere sunlight streamsMeet me in a land of hope and dreamsMeet me in a land of hope and dreams
I will provide for youI will provide for youAnd I'll stand by your sideAnd I'll stand by your sideYou'll need a good companion forYou'll need a good companion forThis part of the rideThis part of the rideLeave behind your sorrowsLeave behind your sorrowsLet this day be the lastLet this day be the lastTomorrow there'll be sunshineTomorrow there'll be sunshineAnd all this darkness pastAnd all this darkness past
Big wheels roll through fieldsBig wheels roll through fieldsWhere sunlight streamsWhere sunlight streamsMeet me in a land of hope and dreamsMeet me in a land of hope and dreams
This trainThis trainCarries saints and sinnersCarries saints and sinnersThis trainThis trainCarries losers and winnersCarries losers and winnersThis TrainThis TrainCarries whores and gamblersCarries whores and gamblersThis TrainThis TrainCarries lost soulsCarries lost soulsThis TrainThis TrainDreams will not be thwartedDreams will not be thwartedThis TrainThis TrainFaith will be rewardedFaith will be rewardedThis TrainThis TrainHear the steel wheels singin'Hear the steel wheels singin'This TrainThis TrainBells of freedom ringin'Bells of freedom ringin'This TrainThis TrainCarries broken-heartedCarries broken-heartedThis TrainThis TrainThieves and sweet souls departedThieves and sweet souls departedThis TrainThis TrainCarries fools and kingsCarries fools and kingsThis TrainThis TrainAll aboardAll aboard
This TrainThis TrainDreams will not be thwartedDreams will not be thwartedThis TrainThis TrainFaith will be rewardedFaith will be rewardedThis TrainThis TrainHear the steel wheels singin'Hear the steel wheels singin'This TrainThis TrainBells of freedom ringin' Bells of freedom ringin'
"The Promised Land""The Promised Land" On a rattlesnake speedway in the Utah desert On a rattlesnake speedway in the Utah desert
I pick up my money and head back into town I pick up my money and head back into town Driving cross the Waynesboro county line Driving cross the Waynesboro county line I got the radio on and I'm just killing time I got the radio on and I'm just killing time Working all day in my daddy's garage Working all day in my daddy's garage Driving all night, chasing some mirage Driving all night, chasing some mirage Pretty soon little girl I'm gonna take charge. Pretty soon little girl I'm gonna take charge.
The dogs on main street howl, The dogs on main street howl, 'cause they understand, 'cause they understand, If I could take one moment into my hands If I could take one moment into my hands Mister, I ain't a boy, no, I'm a man, Mister, I ain't a boy, no, I'm a man, And I believe in a promised land. And I believe in a promised land.
I've done my best to live the right way I've done my best to live the right way I get up every morning and go to work each I get up every morning and go to work each day day But your eyes go blind and your blood runs But your eyes go blind and your blood runs cold cold Sometimes I feel so weak I just want to Sometimes I feel so weak I just want to explode explode Explode and tear this town apart Explode and tear this town apart Take a knife and cut this pain from my heart Take a knife and cut this pain from my heart Find somebody itching for something to start Find somebody itching for something to start
The dogs on main street howl, The dogs on main street howl, 'cause they understand, 'cause they understand, If I could take one moment into my hands If I could take one moment into my hands Mister, I ain't a boy, no, I'm a man, Mister, I ain't a boy, no, I'm a man, And I believe in a promised land. And I believe in a promised land.
There's a dark cloud rising from the There's a dark cloud rising from the desert floor desert floor I packed my bags and I'm heading I packed my bags and I'm heading straight into the storm straight into the storm Gonna be a twister to blow everything Gonna be a twister to blow everything down down That ain't got the faith to stand its That ain't got the faith to stand its ground ground Blow away the dreams that tear you Blow away the dreams that tear you apart apart Blow away the dreams that break your Blow away the dreams that break your heart heart Blow away the lies that leave you Blow away the lies that leave you nothing but lost and brokenhearted nothing but lost and brokenhearted
The dogs on main street howl, The dogs on main street howl, 'cause they understand, 'cause they understand, If I could take one moment into my If I could take one moment into my hands hands Mister, I ain't a boy, no, I'm a man, Mister, I ain't a boy, no, I'm a man, And I believe in a promised land And I believe in a promised land I believe in a promised land... I believe in a promised land...
““Meet Me At Mary's Place” Written by Meet Me At Mary's Place” Written by Sam CookeSam Cooke
A friend of mine told me one early mornin'A friend of mine told me one early mornin'(Over at Mary's place, ho)(Over at Mary's place, ho)Said tonight there's gonna be a party goin' onSaid tonight there's gonna be a party goin' on(Over at Mary's place, ho)(Over at Mary's place, ho)He said: „If you can enjoy a real nice affairHe said: „If you can enjoy a real nice affair(Over at Mary's place, ho)(Over at Mary's place, ho)Then you'll make it your business to be right there“Then you'll make it your business to be right there“(Over at Mary's place, ho)(Over at Mary's place, ho)
He said in fact: „Meet me He said in fact: „Meet me (Meet me at Mary's place)(Meet me at Mary's place)We're gonna have We're gonna have (We're gonna have us a ball today)(We're gonna have us a ball today)Why don't you Why don't you (Meet me at Mary's place)(Meet me at Mary's place)Why don't you meet me Why don't you meet me (Meet me at Mary's place)(Meet me at Mary's place)We're gonna have We're gonna have (We're gonna have us a ball today)(We're gonna have us a ball today)Why don't you“Why don't you“(Meet me at Mary's place, ho)(Meet me at Mary's place, ho)
He said: „There's one thing I that want you to knowHe said: „There's one thing I that want you to know(Over at Mary's place, ho)(Over at Mary's place, ho)You're gonna have a good time before you go“You're gonna have a good time before you go“(Over at Mary's place, ho)(Over at Mary's place, ho)He said: „There's one more thing that I'm gonna He said: „There's one more thing that I'm gonna guaranteeguarantee(Over at Mary's place, ho)(Over at Mary's place, ho)Got to have fun if you're a man like me“Got to have fun if you're a man like me“(Over at Mary's place, ho)(Over at Mary's place, ho)
If you wanna have fun, meet me If you wanna have fun, meet me (Meet me at Mary's place)(Meet me at Mary's place)We're gonna have We're gonna have (We're gonna have us a ball today)(We're gonna have us a ball today)Why don't you Why don't you (Meet me at Mary's place)(Meet me at Mary's place)Oh meet me Oh meet me (Meet me at Mary's place)(Meet me at Mary's place)We're gonna have We're gonna have (We're gonna have us a ball today)(We're gonna have us a ball today)Why don't you Why don't you (Meet me at Mary's place, ho)(Meet me at Mary's place, ho)
If you wanna have a good time If you wanna have a good time (meet me at Mary's place)(meet me at Mary's place)We're gonna have We're gonna have (We're gonna have us a ball today)(We're gonna have us a ball today)Come on and Come on and (Meet me at Mary's place)(Meet me at Mary's place)Oh, meet me Oh, meet me (Meet me at Mary's place)(Meet me at Mary's place)We're gonna have We're gonna have (We're gonna have us a ball today)(We're gonna have us a ball today)Come on and Come on and (Meet me at Mary's place, ho(Meet me at Mary's place, ho
"Mary's Place""Mary's Place"Your loving grace surrounds meYour loving grace surrounds meEverybody's hereEverybody's hereFurniture's out on the front porchFurniture's out on the front porchMusic's up loudMusic's up loudI dream of you in my armsI dream of you in my armsI lose myself in the crowdI lose myself in the crowd
Let it rain, let it rain, let it rainLet it rain, let it rain, let it rainLet it rain, let it rain, let it rain, let it rainLet it rain, let it rain, let it rain, let it rainMeet me at Mary's place, we're gonna have Meet me at Mary's place, we're gonna have a partya partyMeet me at Mary's place, we're gonna have Meet me at Mary's place, we're gonna have a partya partyTell me how do you live broken-heartedTell me how do you live broken-heartedMeet me at Mary's placeMeet me at Mary's placeI got seven pictures of BuddhaI got seven pictures of BuddhaThe prophet's on my tongueThe prophet's on my tongueEleven angels of mercyEleven angels of mercySighin' over that black hole in the sunSighin' over that black hole in the sunMy heart's dark but it's risin'My heart's dark but it's risin'I'm pullin' all the faith I can seeI'm pullin' all the faith I can seeFrom that black hole on the horizonFrom that black hole on the horizonI hear your voice calling meI hear your voice calling me
Let it rain, let it rain, let it rainLet it rain, let it rain, let it rainLet it rain, let it rain, let it rain, let it rainLet it rain, let it rain, let it rain, let it rainMeet me at Mary's place, we're gonna have Meet me at Mary's place, we're gonna have a partya partyMeet me at Mary's place, we're gonna have Meet me at Mary's place, we're gonna have a partya partyTell me how do we get this thing startedTell me how do we get this thing startedMeet me at Mary's placeMeet me at Mary's place
Familiar faces around meFamiliar faces around meLaughter fills the airLaughter fills the air
I got a picture of you in my locketI got a picture of you in my locketI keep it close to my heartI keep it close to my heartA light shining in my breastA light shining in my breastLeading me through the darkLeading me through the darkSeven days, seven candlesSeven days, seven candlesIn my window light your wayIn my window light your wayYour favorite record's on the turntableYour favorite record's on the turntableI drop the needle and prayI drop the needle and prayBand's countin' out midnightBand's countin' out midnightFloor's rumblin' loudFloor's rumblin' loudSinger's callin' up daylightSinger's callin' up daylight
And waitin' for that shout from the crowdAnd waitin' for that shout from the crowdWaitin' for that shout from the crowdWaitin' for that shout from the crowdWaitin' for that shout from the crowdWaitin' for that shout from the crowdWaitin' for that shout from the crowdWaitin' for that shout from the crowdWaitin' for that shout from the crowdWaitin' for that shout from the crowdWaitin' for that shout from the crowdWaitin' for that shout from the crowd
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it upTurn it up, turn it up, turn it upTurn it up, turn it up, turn it up, turn it upTurn it up, turn it up, turn it up, turn it up
Meet me at Mary's place, we're gonna have a Meet me at Mary's place, we're gonna have a partypartyMeet me at Mary's place, we're gonna have a Meet me at Mary's place, we're gonna have a partypartyTell me how do we get this thing startedTell me how do we get this thing startedMeet me at Mary's placeMeet me at Mary's place
Meet me at Mary's placeMeet me at Mary's placeMeet me at Mary's place Meet me at Mary's place
"Worlds Apart""Worlds Apart" I hold you in my arms, yeah I hold you in my arms, yeah
that's when it startsthat's when it startsI seek faith in your kiss and I seek faith in your kiss and comfort in your heartcomfort in your heartI taste the seed upon your I taste the seed upon your lips, lay my tongue upon your lips, lay my tongue upon your scarsscarsBut when I look into your But when I look into your eyes we stand worlds aparteyes we stand worlds apart
Where the distant oceans Where the distant oceans sing and rise to the plainsing and rise to the plainIn this dry and troubled In this dry and troubled country your beauty remainscountry your beauty remainsDown from the mountain Down from the mountain road where the highway rolls road where the highway rolls to darkto dark'Neath Allah's blessed rain 'Neath Allah's blessed rain we remain worlds apartwe remain worlds apart
Sometimes the truth just ain't Sometimes the truth just ain't enoughenoughOr is it too much in times like Or is it too much in times like thisthisLet's throw the truth away we'll Let's throw the truth away we'll find it in this kissfind it in this kissIn your skin upon my skin in In your skin upon my skin in the beating of our heartsthe beating of our heartsMay the living let us in before May the living let us in before the dead tear us apartthe dead tear us apart
We'll let blood build a bridge We'll let blood build a bridge over mountains draped in starsover mountains draped in starsI'll meet you on the ridge I'll meet you on the ridge between these worlds apartbetween these worlds apartWe've got this moment now to We've got this moment now to live then it's all just dust and live then it's all just dust and darkdarkLet's let love give what it givesLet's let love give what it givesLet's let love give what it gives Let's let love give what it gives
"Paradise""Paradise" Where the river runs to blackWhere the river runs to black
I take the schoolbooks from your I take the schoolbooks from your packpackPlastics, wire and your kissPlastics, wire and your kissThe breath of eternity on your lipsThe breath of eternity on your lips
In the crowded marketplaceIn the crowded marketplaceI drift from face to faceI drift from face to faceI hold my breath and close my eyesI hold my breath and close my eyesI hold my breath and close my eyesI hold my breath and close my eyesAnd I wait for paradiseAnd I wait for paradiseAnd I wait for paradiseAnd I wait for paradise
The Virginia hills have gone to The Virginia hills have gone to brownbrownAnother day, another sun goin' Another day, another sun goin' downdownI visit you in another dreamI visit you in another dreamI visit you in another dreamI visit you in another dream
I reach and feel your hairI reach and feel your hairYour smell lingers in the airYour smell lingers in the airI brush your cheek with my I brush your cheek with my fingertipsfingertipsI taste the void upon your lipsI taste the void upon your lipsAnd I wait for paradiseAnd I wait for paradiseAnd I wait for paradiseAnd I wait for paradise
I search for you on the other I search for you on the other sidesideWhere the river runs clean Where the river runs clean and wideand wideUp to my heart the waters riseUp to my heart the waters riseUp to my heart the waters riseUp to my heart the waters rise
I sink 'neath the river cool and I sink 'neath the river cool and clearclearDrifting down I disappearDrifting down I disappearI see you on the other sideI see you on the other sideI search for the peace in your I search for the peace in your eyeseyesBut they're as empty as But they're as empty as paradiseparadiseThey're as empty as paradiseThey're as empty as paradise
I break above the wavesI break above the wavesI feel the sun upon my face I feel the sun upon my face
Born in the USABorn in the USA Born down in a dead man's townBorn down in a dead man's town
The first kick I took was when I hit the The first kick I took was when I hit the groundgroundYou end up like a dog that's been beat You end up like a dog that's been beat too muchtoo muchTill you spend half your life just covering Till you spend half your life just covering upupBorn in the U.S.A.Born in the U.S.A.I was born in the U.S.A.I was born in the U.S.A.I was born in the U.S.A.I was born in the U.S.A.Born in the U.S.A.Born in the U.S.A.Got in a little hometown jam so they put Got in a little hometown jam so they put a rifle in my handa rifle in my handSent me off to a foreign land to go and Sent me off to a foreign land to go and kill the yellow mankill the yellow manBorn in the U.S.A.Born in the U.S.A.I was born in the U.S.A.I was born in the U.S.A.I was born in the U.S.A.I was born in the U.S.A.I was born in the U.S.A.I was born in the U.S.A.Born in the U.S.A.Born in the U.S.A.Come back home to the refineryCome back home to the refineryHiring man says "son if it was up to me"Hiring man says "son if it was up to me"Went down to see my V.A. manWent down to see my V.A. manHe said "son don't you understand now"He said "son don't you understand now"Had a brother at Khe Sahn fighting off the Had a brother at Khe Sahn fighting off the Viet CongViet CongThey're still there he's all goneThey're still there he's all gone
He had a woman he loved in He had a woman he loved in SaigonSaigonI got a picture of him in her arms I got a picture of him in her arms nownowDown in the shadow of Down in the shadow of penitentiarypenitentiaryOut by the gas fires of the refineryOut by the gas fires of the refineryI'm ten years burning down the I'm ten years burning down the roadroadNowhere to run ain't got nowhere Nowhere to run ain't got nowhere to goto goBorn in the U.S.A.Born in the U.S.A.I was born in the U.S.A.I was born in the U.S.A.Born in the U.S.A.Born in the U.S.A.I'm a long gone daddy in the I'm a long gone daddy in the U.S.A.U.S.A.Born in the U.S.A.Born in the U.S.A.Born in the U.S.A.Born in the U.S.A.Born in the U.S.A.Born in the U.S.A.I'm a cool rocking daddy in the I'm a cool rocking daddy in the U.S.A.U.S.A.
"Devils & Dust""Devils & Dust" I got my finger on the triggerI got my finger on the trigger
But I don't know who to trustBut I don't know who to trustWhen I look into your eyesWhen I look into your eyesThere's just devils and dustThere's just devils and dustWe're a long, long way from home, BobbieWe're a long, long way from home, BobbieHome's a long, long way from usHome's a long, long way from usI feel a dirty wind blowingI feel a dirty wind blowingDevils and dustDevils and dust
I got God on my sideI got God on my sideAnd I'm just trying to surviveAnd I'm just trying to surviveWhat if what you do to surviveWhat if what you do to surviveKills the things you loveKills the things you loveFear's a powerful thing, babyFear's a powerful thing, babyIt can turn your heart black you can trustIt can turn your heart black you can trustIt'll take your God filled soulIt'll take your God filled soulAnd fill it with devils and dustAnd fill it with devils and dust
Well I dreamed of you last nightWell I dreamed of you last nightIn a field of blood and stoneIn a field of blood and stoneThe blood began to dryThe blood began to dryThe smell began to riseThe smell began to riseWell I dreamed of you last night, BobbieWell I dreamed of you last night, BobbieIn a field of mud and boneIn a field of mud and boneYour blood began to dryYour blood began to dryAnd the smell began to riseAnd the smell began to rise
We've got God on our sideWe've got God on our sideWe're just trying to surviveWe're just trying to surviveWhat if what you do to surviveWhat if what you do to surviveKills the things you loveKills the things you loveFear's a powerful thing, babyFear's a powerful thing, babyIt'll turn your heart black you can trustIt'll turn your heart black you can trustIt'll take your God filled soulIt'll take your God filled soulFill it with devils and dustFill it with devils and dustIt'll take your God filled soulIt'll take your God filled soulFill it with devils and dustFill it with devils and dust
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Now every woman and every manNow every woman and every manThey wanna take a righteous standThey wanna take a righteous standFind the love that God willsFind the love that God willsAnd the faith that He commandsAnd the faith that He commandsI've got my finger on the triggerI've got my finger on the triggerAnd tonight faith just ain't enoughAnd tonight faith just ain't enoughWhen I look inside my heartWhen I look inside my heartThere's just devils and dustThere's just devils and dust
Well I've got God on my sideWell I've got God on my sideAnd I'm just trying to surviveAnd I'm just trying to surviveWhat if what you do to surviveWhat if what you do to surviveKills the things you loveKills the things you loveFear's a dangerous thingFear's a dangerous thingIt can turn your heart black you can trustIt can turn your heart black you can trustIt'll take your God filled soulIt'll take your God filled soulFill it with devils and dustFill it with devils and dustYeah it'll take your God filled soulYeah it'll take your God filled soulFill it with devils and dustFill it with devils and dust
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"Your Own Worst Enemy""Your Own Worst Enemy" You can't sleep at nightYou can't sleep at night
You can't dream your dreamYou can't dream your dreamYour fingerprints on fileYour fingerprints on fileLeft clumsily at the sceneLeft clumsily at the scene
Your own worst enemy has come to Your own worst enemy has come to towntownYour own worst enemy has come to Your own worst enemy has come to towntown
Yesterday the people were at easeYesterday the people were at easeBaby you slept in peaceBaby you slept in peaceYou closed your eyes and saw herYou closed your eyes and saw herYou knew who you wereYou knew who you were
And your own worst enemy has come And your own worst enemy has come to townto townYour own worst enemy has comeYour own worst enemy has comeYour world keeps turning round and Your world keeps turning round and roundroundBut everything is upside downBut everything is upside downYour own worst enemy has come to Your own worst enemy has come to towntown
There's a face you knowThere's a face you knowStaring back from the shop windowStaring back from the shop windowThe condition you're inThe condition you're inNow you just can't get out of this skinNow you just can't get out of this skin
Ah ah ahAh ah ahAh ah ahAh ah ahAh ah ahAh ah ahHooo...Hooo...
The times they got too clearThe times they got too clearSo you removed all the mirrorsSo you removed all the mirrorsOnce the family felt secureOnce the family felt secureNow no one's very sureNow no one's very sure
Your own worst enemy has come Your own worst enemy has come to townto townYour own worst enemy's comeYour own worst enemy's comeEverything is falling downEverything is falling downYour own worst enemy has come Your own worst enemy has come to townto townYour own worst enemy has comeYour own worst enemy has comeEverything is falling downEverything is falling downYour own worst enemy has come Your own worst enemy has come to townto townYour flag it flew so highYour flag it flew so highIt drifted into the sky It drifted into the sky
““Long Walk Home”Long Walk Home”""
Last night I stood at your doorstepLast night I stood at your doorstepTrying to figure out what went wrongTrying to figure out what went wrongYou just slipped something into my palm and you You just slipped something into my palm and you were gonewere gone
I could smell the same deep green of summerI could smell the same deep green of summer'Bove me the same night sky was glowin''Bove me the same night sky was glowin'In the distance I could see the town where I was bornIn the distance I could see the town where I was born
It's gonna be a long walk homeIt's gonna be a long walk homeHey pretty darling, don't wait up for meHey pretty darling, don't wait up for meGonna be a long walk homeGonna be a long walk homeA long walk homeA long walk home
In town I pass Sal's groceryIn town I pass Sal's groceryBarber shop on South StreetBarber shop on South StreetI looked in their faces*I looked in their faces*They're all rank strangers to me*They're all rank strangers to me*Well Veteran's Hall high upon the hillWell Veteran's Hall high upon the hillStood silent and aloneStood silent and aloneThe diner was shuttered and boardedThe diner was shuttered and boardedWith a sign that just said "gone"With a sign that just said "gone"
It's gonna be a long walk homeIt's gonna be a long walk homeHey pretty darling, don't wait up for meHey pretty darling, don't wait up for meGonna be a long walk homeGonna be a long walk homeHey pretty darling, don't wait up for meHey pretty darling, don't wait up for meGonna be a long walk homeGonna be a long walk homeIt's gonna be a long walk homeIt's gonna be a long walk home
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Here everybody has a neighborHere everybody has a neighborEverybody has a friendEverybody has a friendEverybody has a reason to begin againEverybody has a reason to begin again
My father said "Son, we're lucky in this town,My father said "Son, we're lucky in this town,It's a beautiful place to be born.It's a beautiful place to be born.It just wraps its arms around you,It just wraps its arms around you,Nobody crowds you and nobody goes it alone"Nobody crowds you and nobody goes it alone"
"Your flag flyin' over the courthouse"Your flag flyin' over the courthouseMeans certain things are set in stone.Means certain things are set in stone.Who we are, what we'll do and what we Who we are, what we'll do and what we won't"won't"
It's gonna be a long walk homeIt's gonna be a long walk homeHey pretty darling, don't wait up for meHey pretty darling, don't wait up for meGonna be a long walk homeGonna be a long walk homeHey pretty darling, don't wait up for meHey pretty darling, don't wait up for meGonna be a long walk homeGonna be a long walk homeIt's gonna be a long walk homeIt's gonna be a long walk homeIt's gonna be a long walk homeIt's gonna be a long walk homeHey pretty darling, don't wait up for meHey pretty darling, don't wait up for meGonna be a long walk homeGonna be a long walk homeHey pretty darling, don't wait up for meHey pretty darling, don't wait up for meGonna be a long walk homeGonna be a long walk homeIt's gonna be a long walk homeIt's gonna be a long walk homeIt's gonna be a long walk homeIt's gonna be a long walk home
The Ghost of Tom JoadThe Ghost of Tom Joad Men walkin' 'long the railroad tracks Men walkin' 'long the railroad tracks
Goin' someplace there's no goin' back Goin' someplace there's no goin' back Highway patrol choppers comin' up over the Highway patrol choppers comin' up over the ridge ridge
Hot soup on a campfire under the bridge Hot soup on a campfire under the bridge Shelter line stretchin' 'round the corner Shelter line stretchin' 'round the corner Welcome to the new world order Welcome to the new world order Families sleepin' in their cars in the Southwest Families sleepin' in their cars in the Southwest
No home no job no peace no rest No home no job no peace no rest
The highway is alive tonight The highway is alive tonight But nobody's kiddin' nobody about where it But nobody's kiddin' nobody about where it goes goes I'm sittin' down here in the campfire light I'm sittin' down here in the campfire light Searchin' for the ghost of Tom Joad Searchin' for the ghost of Tom Joad
He pulls a prayer book out of his sleeping bag He pulls a prayer book out of his sleeping bag Preacher lights up a butt and takes a drag Preacher lights up a butt and takes a drag Waitin' for when the last shall be first and the Waitin' for when the last shall be first and the first shall be last first shall be last In a cardboard box 'neath the underpass In a cardboard box 'neath the underpass Got a one-way ticket to the promised land Got a one-way ticket to the promised land You got a hole in your belly and gun in your You got a hole in your belly and gun in your hand hand
Sleeping on a pillow of solid rock Sleeping on a pillow of solid rock Bathin' in the city aqueduct Bathin' in the city aqueduct
The highway is alive tonight The highway is alive tonight Where it's headed everybody knows Where it's headed everybody knows I'm sittin' down here in the campfire I'm sittin' down here in the campfire light light Waitin' on the ghost of Tom Joad Waitin' on the ghost of Tom Joad
Now Tom said "Mom, wherever there's Now Tom said "Mom, wherever there's a cop beatin' a guy a cop beatin' a guy Wherever a hungry newborn baby cries Wherever a hungry newborn baby cries
Where there's a fight 'gainst the blood Where there's a fight 'gainst the blood and hatred in the air and hatred in the air Look for me Mom I'll be there Look for me Mom I'll be there Wherever there's somebody fightin' for Wherever there's somebody fightin' for a place to stand a place to stand Or decent job or a helpin' hand Or decent job or a helpin' hand Wherever somebody's strugglin' to be Wherever somebody's strugglin' to be free free Look in their eyes Mom you'll see me." Look in their eyes Mom you'll see me."
Well the highway is alive tonight Well the highway is alive tonight But nobody's kiddin' nobody about But nobody's kiddin' nobody about where it goes where it goes I'm sittin' down here in the campfire I'm sittin' down here in the campfire light light With the ghost of old Tom JoadWith the ghost of old Tom Joad
Born To RunBorn To Run In the day we sweat it out in the streets In the day we sweat it out in the streets
of a runaway american dreamof a runaway american dreamAt night we ride through mansions of glory At night we ride through mansions of glory in suicide machinesin suicide machinesSprung from cages out on highway 9,Sprung from cages out on highway 9,Chrome wheeled, fuel injected and steppin Chrome wheeled, fuel injected and steppin out over the lineout over the lineBaby this town rips the bones from your Baby this town rips the bones from your backbackIts a death trap, it's a suicide rapIts a death trap, it's a suicide rapWe gotta get out while were youngWe gotta get out while were young`cause tramps like us, baby we were born `cause tramps like us, baby we were born to runto run
Wendy let me in I wanna be your friendWendy let me in I wanna be your friendI want to guard your dreams and visionsI want to guard your dreams and visionsJust wrap your legs round these velvet Just wrap your legs round these velvet rimsrimsAnd strap your hands across my enginesAnd strap your hands across my enginesTogether we could break this trapTogether we could break this trapWell run till we drop, baby well never go Well run till we drop, baby well never go backbackWill you walk with me out on the wireWill you walk with me out on the wire`cause baby Im just a scared and lonely `cause baby Im just a scared and lonely riderriderBut I gotta find out how it feelsBut I gotta find out how it feelsI want to know if love is wild, girl I want to I want to know if love is wild, girl I want to know if love is realknow if love is real
Beyond the palace hemi-powered Beyond the palace hemi-powered drones scream down the boulevarddrones scream down the boulevardThe girls comb their hair in rearview The girls comb their hair in rearview mirrorsmirrorsAnd the boys try to look so hardAnd the boys try to look so hardThe amusement park rises bold and The amusement park rises bold and starkstarkKids are huddled on the beach in a Kids are huddled on the beach in a mistmistI wanna die with you wendy on the I wanna die with you wendy on the streets tonightstreets tonightIn an everlasting kissIn an everlasting kiss
The highways jammed with broken The highways jammed with broken heroes on a last chance power driveheroes on a last chance power driveEverybodys out on the run tonight but Everybodys out on the run tonight but there's no place left to hidethere's no place left to hideTogether wendy well live with the Together wendy well live with the sadnesssadnessIll love you with all the madness in my Ill love you with all the madness in my soulsoulSomeday girl I don't know when were Someday girl I don't know when were gonna get to that placegonna get to that placeWhere we really want to go and well Where we really want to go and well walk in the sunwalk in the sunBut till then tramps like us baby we But till then tramps like us baby we were born to run were born to run
"We Are Alive""We Are Alive"There is a cross up yonder up on Calvary There is a cross up yonder up on Calvary HillHillThere is a slip of blood on a silver knifeThere is a slip of blood on a silver knifeThere is a graveyard kid down belowThere is a graveyard kid down belowWhere at night did come to lifeWhere at night did come to lifeAnd above the stars, they crackle in fireAnd above the stars, they crackle in fireA dead man’s moon throws seven ringsA dead man’s moon throws seven ringsWell, we put our ears to the cold grave Well, we put our ears to the cold grave stonesstonesThis is the song they’d singThis is the song they’d sing
We are aliveWe are aliveAnd though our bodies lie alone here in And though our bodies lie alone here in the darkthe darkOur spirits rise to carry the fire and light Our spirits rise to carry the fire and light the sparkthe sparkTo stand shoulder to shoulder and heart To stand shoulder to shoulder and heart to heartto heart
A voice cried out, I was killed in A voice cried out, I was killed in Maryland in 1877Maryland in 1877When the railroad workers made their When the railroad workers made their standstandWell, I was killed in 1963 one Sunday Well, I was killed in 1963 one Sunday morning in Birminghammorning in BirminghamWell, I died last year crossing the Well, I died last year crossing the southern Desertsouthern DesertMy children left behind in San PabloMy children left behind in San PabloWell they left our bodies here to rotWell they left our bodies here to rotOh please let them knowOh please let them know
We are aliveWe are aliveOh, and though we lie alone here in the Oh, and though we lie alone here in the darkdark
Our souls will rise to carry the fire and light Our souls will rise to carry the fire and light the sparkthe sparkTo fight shoulder to shoulder and heart to To fight shoulder to shoulder and heart to heartheart
Let your mind rest easy, sleep well my friendLet your mind rest easy, sleep well my friendIt’s only our bodies that betray us in the endIt’s only our bodies that betray us in the end
I awoke last night in a dark and dreamy deepI awoke last night in a dark and dreamy deepFrom my head to my feet, my body gone From my head to my feet, my body gone stone coldstone coldThere were worms crawling all around meThere were worms crawling all around meFingers scratching at an earth black and six Fingers scratching at an earth black and six foot lowfoot lowAnd alone in the blackness of my graveAnd alone in the blackness of my graveAlone I’d been left to dieAlone I’d been left to dieThen I heard voices calling all around meThen I heard voices calling all around meThe earth rose above me, my eyes filled with The earth rose above me, my eyes filled with skysky
We are aliveWe are aliveAnd though our bodies lie alone here in the And though our bodies lie alone here in the darkdarkOur souls and spirits riseOur souls and spirits riseTo carry the fire and light the sparkTo carry the fire and light the sparkTo fight shoulder to shoulder and heart to To fight shoulder to shoulder and heart to heartheartTo stand shoulder to shoulder and heart to To stand shoulder to shoulder and heart to heartheartWe are alive We are alive
““Death To My Death To My Hometown”Hometown” No cannonballs did flyNo cannonballs did fly
No rifles cut us downNo rifles cut us downNo bombs fell from the skyNo bombs fell from the skyNo blood soaked the groundNo blood soaked the groundNo powder flash blinded the eyeNo powder flash blinded the eyeNo deafening thunder soundedNo deafening thunder soundedBut just as sure as the hand of godBut just as sure as the hand of godThey brought death to my hometownThey brought death to my hometownThey brought death to my hometownThey brought death to my hometown
No shells ripped the evening skyNo shells ripped the evening skyNo cities burning downNo cities burning downNo armies stormed the shores for which No armies stormed the shores for which we’d diewe’d dieNo dictators were crownedNo dictators were crownedHigh off on a quiet nightHigh off on a quiet nightI never heard a soundI never heard a soundThe marauders raided in the dark and The marauders raided in the dark and brought death to my hometown, boysbrought death to my hometown, boysDeath to my hometownDeath to my hometown
They destroyed our families’ factories They destroyed our families’ factories and they took our homesand they took our homesThey left our bodies on the plainsThey left our bodies on the plainsThe vultures picked our bonesThe vultures picked our bones
So listen up, my Sonny boySo listen up, my Sonny boyBe ready for when they comeBe ready for when they comeFor they’ll be returning sure as the For they’ll be returning sure as the rising sunrising sun
Now get yourself a song to sing and Now get yourself a song to sing and sing it ’til you’re donesing it ’til you’re doneYeah, sing it hard and sing it wellYeah, sing it hard and sing it wellSend the robber baron’s straight to Send the robber baron’s straight to hellhellThe greedy thieves that came aroundThe greedy thieves that came aroundAnd ate the flesh of everything they’ve And ate the flesh of everything they’ve foundfoundWhose crimes have gone unpunished Whose crimes have gone unpunished nownowWalk the streets as free men nowWalk the streets as free men now
And they brought death to our And they brought death to our hometown, boyshometown, boysDeath to our hometown, boysDeath to our hometown, boysDeath to our hometown, boysDeath to our hometown, boysDeath to our hometown Death to our hometown