Wrecking Ball
Bruce Springsteen Lyrics
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Through the mud and the beer, and the blood and the cheers, I've seen champions come and go
So if you got the guts mister, yeah, if you got the balls
If you think it's your time, then step to the line, and bring on your wrecking ball
Bring on your wrecking ball
Bring on your wrecking ball
Come on and take your best shot, let me see what you got
Bring on your wrecking ball
Now my home's here in these meadowlands where mosquitoes grow big as airplanes
Here where the blood is spilled, the arena's filled, and giants played their games
So raise up your glasses and let me hear your voices call
Because tonight all the dead are here, so bring on your wrecking ball
Bring on your wrecking ball
Bring on your wrecking ball
Come on and take your best shot, let me see what you got
Bring on your wrecking ball
One, two, a one two three four!
Yeah! Hey!
Yeah, we know that come tomorrow, none of this will be here
So hold tight on your anger, you hold tight on your anger
Hold tight to your anger, don't fall to your fears
Now when all this steel and these stories, they drift away to rust
And all our youth and beauty, it's been given to the dust
When the game has been decided and we're burning down the clock
And all our little victories and glories have turned into parking lots
When your best hopes and desires are scattered through the wind
And hard times come, and hard times go
And hard times come, and hard times go
And hard times come, and hard times go
And hard times come, and hard times go
And hard times come, and hard times go
Yeah just
to come again
Bring on your wrecking ball
Bring on your wrecking ball
Come on and take your best shot, let me see what you got
Bring on your wrecking ball
Bring on your wrecking ball (bring on your wrecking ball)
Bring on your wrecking ball (bring on your wrecking ball)
Come on and take your best shot, let me see what you got
Bring on your wrecking ball
One, two, a one two three four!
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(Whoa whoa-whoa) bring on your wrecking ball
(Whoa whoa whoa-whoa) bring on your wrecking ball
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The lyrics to Bruce Springsteen's "Wrecking Ball" speak of his roots as a resilient, hardworking, and strong individual from New Jersey who has seen and experienced the ups and downs of life. The song begins by reflecting on his upbringing in New Jersey, including the tough environments that shaped him, such as the swamps and arenas where champions and giants have come and gone. He's issuing a challenge to anyone who thinks they have the guts to step up and bring on their own version of a 'wrecking ball.' Throughout the song, he emphasizes the importance of being strong amidst the harsh realities of life, holding onto your anger and hope, and persevering through the inevitable hard times.
In the chorus, Springsteen calls for people to bring on their wrecking ball and take their best shot. This line is a metaphor for life, where people must be prepared to face tough battles while holding onto their dreams, passions, and desires. He ends the song with a repetition of the chorus to send a message once more that life may be tough, but everyone can overcome their obstacles by staying strong.
Line by Line Meaning
I was raised out of steel here in the swamps of Jersey, some misty years ago
I grew up in a tough environment in Jersey, surrounded by steel and swamp, many years ago.
Through the mud and the beer, and the blood and the cheers, I've seen champions come and go
I have witnessed many champions rise and fall in this rough and tumble world, full of mud, beer, blood and cheers.
So if you got the guts mister, yeah, if you got the balls
If you think you have what it takes to succeed here, then show me what you're made of.
If you think it's your time, then step to the line, and bring on your wrecking ball
If you believe you are ready to take on the challenge, then step forward and show me what you've got.
Bring on your wrecking ball
Let's see what you can do.
Now my home's here in these meadowlands where mosquitoes grow big as airplanes
I now live in the meadowlands, where mosquitoes are as big as airplanes.
Here where the blood is spilled, the arena's filled, and giants played their games
This is a place where blood is shed, arenas are packed and giants come to play.
So raise up your glasses and let me hear your voices call
Let's raise our glasses and celebrate this moment by shouting and cheering.
Because tonight all the dead are here, so bring on your wrecking ball
Tonight we remember those who have passed away and we face whatever challenges come our way.
Yeah, we know that come tomorrow, none of this will be here
We all know that tomorrow everything we have built will be gone.
So hold tight on your anger, you hold tight on your anger
We must hold onto our anger and use it to stay strong.
Hold tight to your anger, don't fall to your fears
We must not let our fears overcome us, but instead hold onto our anger and use it to fuel us.
Now when all this steel and these stories, they drift away to rust
As time passes, everything we have built and all the stories we have told will decay and disappear.
And all our youth and beauty, it's been given to the dust
As time passes, we will all grow old and our youthful beauty will eventually fade away as well.
When the game has been decided and we're burning down the clock
When the game is over and time is running out, we must keep pushing forward.
And all our little victories and glories have turned into parking lots
As time passes, even our proudest moments will be forgotten and turned into something mundane and forgettable.
When your best hopes and desires are scattered through the wind
When all of our hopes and dreams seem to be fading away, we must stay strong and persevere.
And hard times come, and hard times go
We must learn to weather the storms of life, as they come and go.
And hard times come, and hard times go
Life is full of ups and downs, and we must be prepared to face both.
And hard times come, and hard times go
No matter how difficult things get, we must remember that tough times will eventually pass.
And hard times come, and hard times go
We should not be discouraged by tough times, as they will come and go.
And hard times come, and hard times go
We must stay strong and weather the storms of life, because tough times will come and go.
Yeah just to come again
We know that no matter what, tough times will always come back again.
One, two, a one two three four!
Let's get pumped up and ready to face whatever comes our way!
Bring on your wrecking ball (bring on your wrecking ball)
We are ready to face whatever challenges come our way!
Bring on your wrecking ball (bring on your wrecking ball)
We are ready to tackle any obstacles that come our way!
Come on and take your best shot, let me see what you got
We are ready to face any challenge and see what we are capable of.
Bring on your wrecking ball (bring on your wrecking ball)
We are ready to take on any challenge and prove our strength and resilience!
One, two, a one two three four!
Let's get pumped up and ready to face whatever comes our way!
(Whoa whoa whoa-whoa)
Let's keep the energy and enthusiasm going!
(Whoa whoa-whoa)
We are unstoppable!
(Whoa whoa-whoa)
We are strong and fearless!
(Whoa whoa-whoa)
We are ready to take on the world!
(Whoa whoa-whoa)
We won't be stopped by anything!
(Whoa whoa-whoa)
We are ready to face whatever challenges come our way!
(Whoa whoa-whoa)
We are unstoppable!
(Whoa whoa-whoa)
We will not be defeated!
Bring on your wrecking ball
We are ready to face whatever comes our way!
(Whoa whoa whoa-whoa) bring on your wrecking ball
We will not be stopped by anything!
(Whoa whoa-whoa)
We are strong, fearless and unstoppable!
(Whoa whoa-whoa)
Bring on whatever challenges come our way - we are ready!
(Whoa whoa-whoa)
We will not be defeated!
(Whoa whoa-whoa)
Our strength and resilience will carry us through!
(Whoa whoa-whoa)
Bring on your wrecking ball - we are ready for whatever comes our way!
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bruce Springsteen
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Caroline D
Over the years Iโve battled anxiety, depression etc. This is my go to song when I need a bit of fight to remind me that Iโve beaten it and will do again
Caroline D
@Brucespringsteen.. I thought so, sometimes you just get really sad you know. Iโll be fine in the morning, you know us Brits have a cup of tea when it all goes wrong
denton1972
Dreams will not be thwarted, Faith will be rewarded. The Land of Hope and Dreams.
Patrick Dugan
The world needs Springsteen concerts now more than ever.
Mike Berg
Soon my friend, soon
Maureen
Str8 Campin Aw, Mom pregnant again? Frigging gavone.
M Goldey
Well that would only benefit 60k people not 8 billion soo..
Bruce Springsteen
Hi, thanks for commenting,I received and appreciate you for reaching out. Where are you from?
Howโs the situation of things there in regards to Covid restrictions on concerts
Kristoffer Steen
@Bruce Springsteen Maybe you can swing by Norway / Stavanger next summer? :D
Mel Mclennan
I may not be American, I'm Scottish but listening to Mr Springsteen's lyrics and melodies make me feel connected to the USA. I dream of visiting and soaking in ๐ and stripes. Brilliant team of artists Bruce has that watching playing live raises the bar and keeps it raised.