In 1973, Springsteen released his first two albums, Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. and The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle, neither of which earned him a large audience. He changed his style and reached worldwide popularity with Born to Run in 1975. It was followed by Darkness on the Edge of Town (1978) and The River (1980), which topped the US Billboard 200 chart. After the solo recording, Nebraska (1982), he reunited with the E Street Band for Born in the U.S.A. (1984), his most commercially successful album and one of the best-selling albums of all time. Seven of its singles reached the Top Ten of the Billboard Hot 100, including the title track. Springsteen recorded his next three albums, Tunnel of Love (1987), Human Touch (1992), and Lucky Town (1992) using mostly session musicians. He reassembled the E Street Band for 1995's Greatest Hits, then recorded the sparse acoustic The Ghost of Tom Joad, followed by the EP Blood Brothers (1996), his last release of the decade.
Springsteen dedicated his 2002 album The Rising to the victims of the September 11 attacks. He released two more folk albums, Devils & Dust (2005) and We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions (2006), followed by two more albums with the E Street Band: Magic (2007) and Working on a Dream (2009). The next two, Wrecking Ball (2012) and High Hopes (2014), topped album charts worldwide. His latest releases include the solo Western Stars (2019), the E Street Band-featuring Letter to You (2020) and a solo cover album Only the Strong Survive (2022). When Letter to You went to No.2 in the US, Springsteen became the first artist to score a Top Five hit across six consecutive decades.
Among the album era's prominent acts, Springsteen has sold more than 140 million records worldwide and more than 71 million in the United States, making him one of the world's best-selling music artists. He has earned numerous awards for his work, including 20 Grammy Awards, two Golden Globes, an Academy Award, and a Special Tony Award (for Springsteen on Broadway). Springsteen was inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999, received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2009, named MusiCares person of the year in 2013, and awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama in 2016. He ranked 23rd on Rolling Stone's list of the Greatest Artists of All Time, which described him as being "the embodiment of rock & roll".
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Springsteen
Studio albums
Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. (1973)
The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle (1973)
Born to Run (1975)
Darkness on the Edge of Town (1978)
The River (1980)
Nebraska (1982)
Born in the U.S.A. (1984)
Tunnel of Love (1987)
Human Touch (1992)
Lucky Town (1992)
The Ghost of Tom Joad (1995)
The Rising (2002)
Devils & Dust (2005)
We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions (2006)
Magic (2007)
Working on a Dream (2009)
Wrecking Ball (2012)
High Hopes (2014)
Western Stars (2019)
Letter to You (2020)
Only the Strong Survive (2022)
Fire
Bruce Springsteen Lyrics
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I turn on the radio
I'm pulling you close
You just say no
You say you don't like it
But girl I know you're a liar
'Cause when we kiss
Ooh, fire
But late at night
I'm takin' you home
I say I wanna stay
You say you wanna be alone
You say you don't love me
But you can't hide your desire
When we kiss
Ooh, fire
You had a hold on me
Right from the start
A grip so tight
I couldn't tear it apart
My nerves all jumpin'
Actin' like a fool
Well your kisses they burn
But your heart stays cool
Romeo and Juliet
Samson and Delilah
You can bet
Their love they didn't deny
Your words say split
But your words they lie
When we kiss
Mmh, fire
Fire
You had a hold on me
Right from the start
A grip so tight
I couldn't tear it apart
My nerves all jumpin'
Actin' like a fool
Well your kisses they burn
But your heart stays cool
Romeo and Juliet
Samson and Delilah
You can bet
Their love they didn't deny
Your words say split
But your words they lie
When we kiss
Mmh, fire
Fire
Fire
Fire
Fire
Fire
Bruce Springsteen's "Fire" is a passionate love song with lyrics that speak to the intense feelings of desire and attraction between two people who can't fight the fire burning within them. The opening lines set the scene: the singer is driving in his car, listening to the radio, and trying to pull the person sitting next to him closer. She resists, claiming not to like it, but he knows she's lying because he can feel the heat between them every time they kiss. The second verse takes place later in the evening, as the couple is headed home. The singer wants to stay with his lover, but she insists on being alone. She denies having feelings for him, but the heat they generate when they kiss betrays her true desire.
Throughout the song, Springsteen references stories of passionate love like Romeo and Juliet and Samson and Delilah. He draws a parallel between their love stories and the intense feelings of his own protagonist and the person he desires. The repeated refrain of "fire" drives home the idea that their desire is so intense it's like a raging inferno that can't be contained.
Overall, "Fire" is a classic example of Bruce Springsteen's ability to write lyrics that capture the emotional complexity of human relationships. The song is a testament to the power of desire and attraction, and the way that those forces can overwhelm reason and logic.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm driving in my car
I'm behind the wheel, traveling around. I am trying to get somewhere, physically or emotionally.
I turn on the radio
I'm looking for something else to fill my life. I want to be entertained or find a connection with someone else's music.
I'm pulling you close
I am reaching out for love or staking my claim on you. I am physically and emotionally invested in you.
You just say no
You're emotionally distant and don't want to get close. You're resisting my efforts to connect.
You say you don't like it
You're telling me that you don't want what I'm offering. You're pushing me away.
But girl I know you're a liar
I can see through your resistance. I know that you do want me at least a little bit.
'Cause when we kiss
Physical intimacy with you is undeniable. We connect and spark when we're together and touch.
Ooh, fire
Our physical connection is the spark of love, passion, and lust. The emotions it brings are consuming, like a fire.
But late at night
When no one else is around, and we're vulnerable, we start to be more honest about our feelings.
I'm takin' you home
I am bringing you into my life, and it's a place of warmth and love. I'm trying to get closer to you and draw you into my world.
I say I wanna stay
I want to keep you close to me. I want you to be a part of everything in my life.
You say you wanna be alone
You're telling me that you don't want to be part of my world, and you need space. You're still resisting my efforts to connect.
You say you don't love me
You're telling me that you don't have the same feelings for me as I do for you. You're rejecting my love.
But you can't hide your desire
I see through your attempts to push me away. You still have feelings for me, and I know it.
When we kiss
When we get physically intimate, it's clear that there's chemistry and love between us.
Ooh, fire
The emotions from our physical connection are undeniable and consuming. There's passion and a deep connection between us.
You had a hold on me
You've had my heart from the beginning. I'm invested in you emotionally, and it's challenging to break free.
Right from the start
From the moment I met you, I knew that you had a hold on me. This love has been consuming me from the beginning.
A grip so tight
Your love is tight and unwavering. I can't break free from it.
I couldn't tear it apart
Despite my desire to break free, I can't help but stay connected to you. Our love is too strong to walk away from.
My nerves all jumpin'
I'm emotionally invested in you, and it's taking a toll on me. Your love is consuming, and I can't help but be anxious around you.
Actin' like a fool
My love for you has made me do things that I wouldn't typically do. I'm irrational and will do anything to stay close to you.
Well your kisses they burn
Our physical connection is intense, and it brings about strong emotions. Our love is hot and intense.
But your heart stays cool
Despite our emotional and physical connection, you're distant in your emotions. You keep your guard up.
Romeo and Juliet
We have a love similar to great love stories of the past. Our love is all-encompassing and intense.
Samson and Delilah
Our love is dangerous and comes at a price. There's a lot of passion and energy between us, but it's not always healthy.
You can bet
It's clear that our love is all-consuming and intense. It's hard to walk away from each other.
Their love they didn't deny
Great love stories throughout history have shown that love is undeniable. We both feel the intensity of our love.
Your words say split
You're telling me that we should break up and walk away from this intense love, but I know that's not what you truly feel.
But your words they lie
Your words may say that we should break up, but your emotions tell a different story. You still have feelings for me.
Mmh, fire
Our love is intense and powerful. It brings about strong emotions that consume us both.
Fire
The emotions that our love brings are all-consuming, like a fire. We can't escape it.
Fire
Our love is so powerful that it changes everything around us. It's consuming and intense.
Fire
We can't escape the intensity and passion of our love. It's all-encompassing and changes everything in our world.
Fire
Our love is like a flame that can never be extinguished. It's hot and intense, and we can't help but be consumed by it.
Fire
Our love is all-encompassing and intense. It burns within us and consumes everything in its path.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bruce Springsteen
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Lorena Jules
I'm 50 yrs old and still checking him out. All his performances!!!! That man could turn you on by just smiling!!!
Brenda Manley
EXACTLY!
Denise Barker.
He does !!
Cheryl Falconer
Oh yeah!
James Stanchfield
You don’t look a day older than 25
Doshay
The single best performance of this song he ever did...sent the women in the crowd into a frenzy..absolutely outstanding
Ledeya Baklykova
Bruce stole errthing from the Pointer Sisters !
Brenda Manley
@Ledeya Baklykova Bruce wrote this song originally with the intention of his idol ,Elvis Presley recording it but Elvis passed away before the demo Bruce sent reached him.Bruce didn't steal anything from the Pointer Sisters,he actually did them a favor offering it for them to record.
johnlyndsay
The men too 😉
Vincent Berte
I couldn't stop listening to this song at least once a day if I tried, it's just the coolest version I've ever seen or heard, plus the Boss and his E Street Band are truly incredible, Rock on everybody and my best holiday wishes to anybody listening to CLASSIC BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, Rock on y'all!!!