Harry's Place
Bruce Springsteen Lyrics
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Down in the kitchen working in the coal mine
Got a special sin, mister, you can't quite confess
Messy little problem, maybe baby need a new dress
Razor-back diamond you shine too hard
Need a hammer help you handle a little trouble in your backyard(Bring it on down to Harry's Place)
When Harry speaks it's Harry's streets, in Harry's house it's Harry's roads
It's Harry's car, Harry's wife, Harry's dogs run Harry's town
Your blood and money spit shines Harry's crown
You don't fuck with Harry's money, you don't fuck Harry's girls
These are the rules, this is the world
(You bring it on down to Harry's Place)
(Bring it on down to Harry's Place)
You need a little shot of something, dear, to improve your health
A taste of that one little weakness you allow yourself
You're looking for the key of that box you locked yourself in
Just stood up to the line and be one of Harry's friends
Shadow on the corner, no light, no sign
Nobody on the street 'cept the deaf, dumb, and blind
Now Connor's on the couch, Father McGowan's at the bar
Chief Horden's at the door checking who the fuck you are
C saw Bobby dressed in drag and Mr. Nice
Carry me into a back room and dim the lights
My arms strapped to the table, a thousand angels spinning up the room
A voice whispers in my head, "We do what we must do"
(When we bring it on down to Harry's Place)
(Bring it on down to Harry's Place)
(Bring it on down to Harry's Place)
(Bring it on down to Harry's Place)
Nobody knows his number, nobody knows his name
If he didn't exist, it'd all go on just the same
(Bring it on down to Harry's Place)
(Bring it on down to Harry's Place)
(Bring it on down to Harry's Place)
(Bring it on down to Harry's Place)
"Harry's Place" is a song by Bruce Springsteen from the 2014 album "High Hopes". The song tells a story about a fictional character named Harry, who is like a kingpin in his own world, with his own rules and regulations. There are references to the drug trade and working class jobs, with the lyrics describing the shadowy underworld and the characters who operate within it. In the chorus, the lyrics urge the listener to "bring it on down to Harry's place" if they want to enter this world.
The song has been interpreted by some as an allegory for the United States' economic and political system. The lyrics describe a world where one man holds all the power, just like how some people view wealthy and politically connected individuals influencing the system. The references to drugs and crime may also represent corruption and illegal activities in high places.
At the heart of the song is the idea of the ease with which people can become corrupted by power and greed. The lyrics warn about the consequences of getting too caught up in a world where one person calls all the shots. The chorus is a kind of siren song, tempting the listener to join in the illicit activities and become part of Harry's inner circle.
Line by Line Meaning
Downtown hipsters drinking up the drug line
People in the city are heavily using drugs
Down in the kitchen working in the coal mine
People are working hard to make a living
Got a special sin, mister, you can't quite confess
You have a guilty secret that you're not able to admit
Messy little problem, maybe baby need a new dress
You have a problem that needs a solution
Razor-back diamond you shine too hard
You are showing off too much
Need a hammer help you handle a little trouble in your backyard(Bring it on down to Harry's Place)
You need help to handle your problems and you can get it at Harry's Place
When Harry speaks it's Harry's streets, in Harry's house it's Harry's roads
Harry is in charge of everything in his territory
You don't wanna be around, brother, when Harry scolds
You don't want to face Harry's anger
It's Harry's car, Harry's wife, Harry's dogs run Harry's town
Harry owns everything and everyone in his town
Your blood and money spit shines Harry's crown
You contribute to Harry's wealth and power
You don't fuck with Harry's money, you don't fuck Harry's girls
There are certain things that you just shouldn't do in Harry's world
These are the rules, this is the world
This is how things work in Harry's world
You need a little shot of something, dear, to improve your health
You need something to help you feel better
A taste of that one little weakness you allow yourself
You want to indulge in your one weakness
You're looking for the key of that box you locked yourself in
You are searching for a way out of a personal problem
Just stood up to the line and be one of Harry's friends
You can become one of Harry's friends by proving yourself
Shadow on the corner, no light, no sign
A dark and unmarked place
Nobody on the street 'cept the deaf, dumb, and blind
There's nobody around except for the helpless
Now Connor's on the couch, Father McGowan's at the bar
Specific people are present at Harry's Place
Chief Horden's at the door checking who the fuck you are
Even the door is being watched by someone important
C saw Bobby dressed in drag and Mr. Nice
People are doing things that might be considered inappropriate elsewhere
Carry me into a back room and dim the lights
Things are about to happen in private
My arms strapped to the table, a thousand angels spinning up the room
A surreal and unexpected situation has arisen
A voice whispers in my head, "We do what we must do"
Someone is telling you that you must do what is necessary
Nobody knows his number, nobody knows his name
Harry is mysterious and secretive
If he didn't exist, it'd all go on just the same
Despite his power, the world would carry on without Harry
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
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