Glória
Bruce Springsteen Lyrics


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I was your big man, I was your prince charming
King on a white horse hey now look how far I've fallen
I tried to trick you yeah but baby you got wise
You cut me, me cut me right down to size
Well, now I'm just a fool in Gloria's eyes

Swore I'd get you back I was so sure
I'd get you back like I done so many times before
A little sweet talk to cover over all of the lies
You came runnin' back but to my surprise
Well there was somethin' gone in Gloria's eyes

Well in the dark when it was just me and you
I asked the question that I knew the answer to
Is that a smile my little dolly on the shelf
Tell me is that a smile
Or is it something else?

Now I work hard to prove my love is true
I work hard and I bring it on home to you
At night I pray as silently as you lie
Some day my love again will rise

Yeah, like a shining torch in Gloria's eyes
Like a shining torch in Gloria's eyes
Yeah, like a shining torch in Gloria's eyes





I was your big man, your prince charming
King on a white horse now look how far I've fallen

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bruce Springsteen's song, "Gloria," are essentially about a man's fall from grace in the eyes of the woman he loves, Gloria. The song explores the singer's efforts to win back Gloria's affection after he has made mistakes in their relationship. He realizes that Gloria has seen through his tricks and lies, and has cut him down to size. The singer acknowledges that he was once her "big man" and "prince charming," but now he is just a fool in her eyes.


The singer recalls his past successes in winning Gloria back after disagreements, but this time is different. There is something gone in Gloria's eyes, perhaps the trust or love she once had for him. The final verse shows the singer's desperation as he tries to prove his love is true and prays for Gloria to see him as the shining torch he once was in her eyes. The song is a lament for a lost love and a warning about trying to manipulate or trick those we care about.


Overall, "Gloria" is a powerful song that deals with themes of love, regret, and redemption. The lyrics are poignant and honest in their exploration of the singer's past mistakes and current efforts to regain Gloria's love. Through its heartfelt lyrics and catchy melody, "Gloria" remains a fan favorite and a classic Springsteen song to this day.


Line by Line Meaning

I was your big man, I was your prince charming
I used to be everything you wanted, the perfect partner.


King on a white horse hey now look how far I've fallen
But I lost that title, and I'm not the same person you once knew.


I tried to trick you yeah but baby you got wise
I attempted to deceive you, but you figured out my game in the end.


You cut me, me cut me right down to size
Your actions made me realize my true worth and my shortcomings.


Well, now I'm just a fool in Gloria's eyes
Now I feel foolish, and you think less of me for my behavior.


Swore I'd get you back I was so sure
I swore I'd find a way to win you back, I was confident in my abilities.


I'd get you back like I done so many times before
I believed I could win you over again, as I had done in the past.


A little sweet talk to cover over all of the lies
I planned to use my smooth words and charm to conceal my dishonesty.


You came runnin' back but to my surprise
You did come back to me, but it was unexpected.


Well there was somethin' gone in Gloria's eyes
However, I noticed something had changed in your demeanor towards me.


Well in the dark when it was just me and you
In the privacy of the night, when no one else was there.


I asked the question that I knew the answer to
I asked you a question I already knew the answer to, hoping for a different outcome.


Is that a smile my little dolly on the shelf
I asked if you were happy, but the tone implied you were just a fake doll or toy to me.


Tell me is that a smile
I wanted confirmation that you were happy and content.


Or is it something else?
Or was there something else going on beneath the surface?


Now I work hard to prove my love is true
Now, I put in the effort to show you how much I genuinely care and love you.


I work hard and I bring it on home to you
I work hard to provide for you and bring home everything you need.


At night I pray as silently as you lie
I pray every night while you're asleep by my side.


Some day my love again will rise
I believe that my love for you will resurface and be better than before.


Yeah, like a shining torch in Gloria's eyes
Like a beacon of hope, my love will reignite the passion and happiness in our relationship.


Like a shining torch in Gloria's eyes
Again, like a shining beacon, my love will bring light into your life.


Yeah, like a shining torch in Gloria's eyes
My love will burn bright and bring back the spark in our relationship.


I was your big man, your prince charming
I used to feel like a big man, with all the qualities of a prince charming.


King on a white horse now look how far I've fallen
But now I'm not the king on the white horse anymore, and it's evident how much I've lost in your eyes.




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Comments from YouTube:

Martín Román Gette

underrated song

Thelinesman

Forgot about this little gem, top tune!

andrea consoli

Love it , love him

Birgitta Grünerwald

❤️❤️Fantastic! It swings well! Thank you!❤️❤️

Philip Wurm

Agree… I wore this disc out back in the day

Camille Dumange

Buenísimo!! Saludos desde Catalunya!!!!!!

Dee Jay

Why wasn't this released as a single?

Ryan Exton

HE SOUNDS LIKE JOHN CAFFERTY AND EDDIE WISON

Claudia Fields

Namorado @springsteen ♥

Nancy Sheedy

Your jeans are too tight! Lol!

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