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)
Further On Up The Road
Bruce Springsteen Lyrics
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Where the gun is cocked, and the bullet's cold
Where the miles are marked in blood and gold
I'll meet you further on up the road
Got my dead man's suit, and my smilin' skull ring
My lucky graveyard boots, and a song to sing
I got a song to sing, to keep me out of the cold
Further on up the road
Further on up the road
Where the way is dark and the night is cold
One sunny mornin' we'll rise I know
And I'll meet you further on up the road
Now I been out in the desert, just doin' my time
Searchin' through the dust, lookin' for a sign
If there's a light up ahead, well brother I don't know
But I got this fever burnin' in my soul
So let's take the good times as they go
And I'll meet you further on up the road
Further on up the road
Further on up the road
Further on up the road
Further on up the road
One sunny mornin' we'll rise I know
And I'll meet you further on up the road
One sunny mornin' we'll rise I know
And I'll meet you further on up the road
"Further On Up the Road" by Bruce Springsteen is a song about perseverance and hope in the face of adversity. The lyrics use powerful imagery to describe a challenging journey towards an unknown destination. The opening lines suggest a dangerous and uncertain path, where violence and death are possible at any moment. However, the singer chooses to keep moving forward, determined to meet someone "further on up the road." He describes himself as a traveler with few possessions, but a song to keep him warm and guide him through the darkness.
The next verse introduces a hint of optimism, with the line "One sunny morning we'll rise I know." This suggests that the journey will eventually lead to a positive outcome, though it is unclear what that might be. The final verse adds another layer of complexity to the story, as the singer reveals that he has been in the desert, seemingly lost and searching for something. He describes a burning "fever" in his soul, perhaps a sense of purpose or a vision of a better future. Despite this, he urges the listener to appreciate the present and "take the good times as they go." The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that the journey is ongoing and uncertain, but that there is always hope.
Overall, the song can be read as a metaphor for life's journey. It acknowledges the difficulties and dangers that we face, but encourages us to keep moving forward, guided by hope and a sense of purpose. The use of vivid imagery and metaphorical language creates a sense of urgency and emotion, making "Further On Up the Road" one of Springsteen's most powerful and enduring songs.
Line by Line Meaning
Where the road is dark, and the seed is sowed
In difficult times, where challenges lie ahead
Where the gun is cocked, and the bullet's cold
In a world of danger, where troubles are real
Where the miles are marked in blood and gold
Where scars and successes tell their stories
I'll meet you further on up the road
I'll be there, always moving forward
Got my dead man's suit, and my smilin' skull ring
I may appear tough and worn, but I still enjoy life
My lucky graveyard boots, and a song to sing
I have my own good luck charms and find joy in music
I got a song to sing, to keep me out of the cold
I have a positive outlook to overcome the difficulties
Further on up the road
Always pushing forward to the future
Where the way is dark and the night is cold
Even in the toughest times, moving forward towards a better future
One sunny mornin' we'll rise I know
There will come a day when things improve
Now I been out in the desert, just doin' my time
I've been through tough times and searching for a sign
Searchin' through the dust, lookin' for a sign
Seeking a hopeful symbol or sign of change
If there's a light up ahead, well brother I don't know
I'm not sure if I'm making progress, but I keep going
But I got this fever burnin' in my soul
I have a resilient spirit that keeps me going
So let's take the good times as they go
Enjoy the good moments and keep moving forward
One sunny mornin' we'll rise I know
Hope for a better future and a brighter day
And I'll meet you further on up the road
I'll be there, pushing forward and never giving up
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bruce Springsteen
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@michaelgradert4536
Where the road is dark and the seed is sowed
Where the gun is cocked and the bullet's cold
Where the miles are marked in the blood and the gold
I'll meet you further on up the road
Got on my dead man's suit and my smilin' skull ring
My lucky graveyard boots and a song to sing
I got a song to sing, it keeps me out of the cold
And I'll meet you further on up the road
Further on up the road, further on up the road
Where the way dark and the night is cold
One sunny mornin' we'll rise I know
And I'll meet you further on up the road
Now I've been out in the desert, just doin' my time
Searchin' through the dust, lookin' for a sign
If there's a light up ahead, well brother I don't know
But I got this fever burnin' in my soul
Further on up the road, further on up the road
Further on up the road, further on up the road
One sunny mornin' we'll rise I know
And I'll meet you further on up the road
@andrearomano9482
Further on up the road
Further on up the road
I'll meet you further on up the road
Where the way is dark and the night is cold
Meet you further on up the road.
Where the road is dark and the seed is sowed
Where the gun is cocked and the bullet's cold
Miles are marked in the blood and gold
Meet you further on up the road
Further on up the road
Further on up the road
I'll meet you further on up the road
Where the is way dark and the night is cold
Meet you further on up the road.
Got on my dead man's suit and my smilin' skull ring
My lucky graveyard boots and song to sing
I got a song to sing, keep me out of the cold
I'll meet you further on up the road.
Further on up the road
Further on up the road
I'll meet you further on up the road
Where the way is dark and the night is cold
I'll meet you further on up the road
Now I been out in the desert, just doin' my time
Searchin' through the dust, lookin' for a sign
If there's a light up ahead well brother I don't know
I'll meet you further on up the road.
Further on up the road
Further on up the road
I'll meet you further on up the road
Where the is way dark and the night is cold
I'll meet you further on up the road
Out of the song:
But I got this fever burnin' in my soul
So let's take the good times as they go
And I'll meet you further on up the road
One sunny mornin' we'll rise I know
And I'll meet you further on up the road
One sunny mornin' we'll rise I know
And I'll meet you further on up the road.
@andrearomano9482
@andrearomano9482
@andrearomano9482
@svetlanasmushko4172
Перевод:
СУДЬБА СВЕДЁТ
Нас сведёт судьба.
Нас судьба сведёт.
Встречу я тебя - судьба сведёт.
Там, где тёмен путь и студёна ночь
Встречу я тебя - судьба сведёт.
Там, где тёмен путь и засеян всход,
Где взведён курок, холоден патрон,
Кровью мечен ход, золотым песком
Встречу я тебя - судьба сведёт.
Из дерева костюм, с черепом кольцо,
В последний путь ботинки, напев лихой,
Напев лихой стужу разгонять.
Встречу я тебя - судьба сведёт.
Нынче я в пустыне коротаю срок,
В поисках знаменья ворошу песок.
Встречу ли рассвет, брат, не знаю я.
Знаю точно, встречу я тебя.
Нас сведёт судьба.
Нас судьба сведёт.
Встречу я тебя - судьба сведёт.
Там, где тёмен путь и студёна ночь
Встречу я тебя - судьба сведёт.
Нас судьба сведёт.
Нас судьба сведёт.
Встречу я тебя - судьба сведёт.
Утром ясным мы воспрянем вновь.
Встречу я тебя - судьба сведёт.
@tomefran
Love this version so much, love everything about it. Could listen to the Seeger Sessions Band all night.
@chrisscrivener4759
Sublime
@gosiaczek6669
M
@Rockabillyviking
There is NOTHING about this version of this song, that isn't just perfect! ❤❤❤
@corbie1983
If there is a proof that people can make a difference and do good things -together-, this song is!
❤️
@Scotsgrey13
The original studio version is one of my favorite of all time...I didn't imagine it could be topped, but holy cow, this version is magnificent!
@audreymacdonald5666
If this doesn’t move you nothing will…..I can only imagine how spectacular this sounded in person…..Bruce with the music of The Sessions Band….. Wow just Wow!
@flokinho1010
O toque irlandês deixa qualquer música divina... lindo demais
@chuck7973
Bruce and E Street Band are they best live band in the world , No one can hold a candle to these guys Simply the the best of the best ,
@eh5872
Red hot chilli peppers. Alice cooper. Bob seger.