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)
I’m A Rocker
Bruce Springsteen Lyrics
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It's got a I-Spy beeper that tells me when you're lonely
I got a Batmobile so I can reach ya' in a fast shake
When your world's in crisis of an impendin' heartbreak
Now don't you call James Bond or Secret Agent Man
'Cause they can't do it, like I can
I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker every day
If you're hanging from a cliff or you're tied to the tracks, girl (I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker)
Columbo split and you can't find Kojak (I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker)
True love is broken and your tears are fallin' faster (I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker)
You're sufferin' from a pain in your heart or some other natural disaster (I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker)
Now I don't care what kind of shape you're in
If they put up a roadblock, I'll parachute in
I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker, I'm in love
I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker, every day
I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker, with you
I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker, yeah
Oh hoh, oh hoh
So you fell for some jerk who was tall, dark and handsome (I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker)
Then he kidnapped your heart and now he's holdin' it for ransom (I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker)
Well, like a mission impossible I'm gonna go and get it back (I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker)
You know I would'a taken better care of it, baby, than that (I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker)
Sometimes I get so hot girl, well, I can't talk
But when I'm with you I cool off
I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker, and I walk
I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker, and I talk
I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker, every day
I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker, every day
I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker, every day
I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker, oh yeah
I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker, every day
I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker, hey
I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker
I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker
I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker
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The lyrics of Bruce Springsteen's "I’m A Rocker" are about a man proclaiming his love and his willingness to do anything for his lover. He likens himself to a superhero, or rather a rockstar, with all the right gadgets.
He talks about his 007 watch, that not only tells time, but has an I-Spy beeper that informs him when his lover is lonely and in need of attention. He boasts about having a Batmobile that can get him to her quickly, in case of any crisis. He even jokes about not calling James Bond or Secret Agent Man because they can’t do what he can do. He asserts his love for her, declaring that he’s a rocker, baby, every day.
The song is essentially about a person who is willing to go to any lengths to save his lover. Even if his lover's got a broken heart, or if she's been kidnapped by another man, he will parachute in to rescue her. The song's chorus repeats over and over again, emphasising his love for her and his readiness to do whatever it takes to win her heart.
The song has a very catchy tone, a fast pace and beats that make it an excellent rock anthem.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a 007 watch and it's a one and only
I have a unique and special watch inspired by James Bond
It's got a I-Spy beeper that tells me when you're lonely
My watch has a beeper that helps me know when you need me
I got a Batmobile so I can reach ya' in a fast shake
I have a fast car that allows me to quickly reach you when you need me
When your world's in crisis of an impendin' heartbreak
My car helps me rescue you when you're going through an impending heartbreak
Now don't you call James Bond or Secret Agent Man
You don't need to call other spies, because I'm the one for you
'Cause they can't do it, like I can
No other spies can help you like I can
I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker - every day
I am always there for you, and I am a reliable partner
If you're hanging from a cliff or you're tied to the tracks, girl
I will rescue you even if you're in the most dangerous and difficult scenarios
Columbo split and you can't find Kojak
Other detectives are not available to help you right now
True love is broken and your tears are fallin' faster
You're brokenhearted and crying because of lost love
You're sufferin' from a pain in your heart or some other natural disaster
You're in a difficult situation and struggling with mental or physical pain
Now I don't care what kind of shape you're in
It doesn't matter how bad things may seem for you, I will still help you out
If they put up a roadblock, I'll parachute in
Even if there are obstacles, I will do whatever it takes to get to you
I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker - I'm in love
I'm not just a reliable partner, but also deeply in love with you
So you fell for some jerk who was tall, dark and handsome
You got involved with the wrong person who seemed attractive but turned out to be bad for you
Then he kidnapped your heart and now he's holdin' it for ransom
He took advantage of your feelings and now has control over your heart
Well, like a mission impossible I'm gonna go and get it back
I will take on an impossible mission to rescue your heart and bring it back to you
You know I would'a taken better care of it, baby, than that
I would've protected and cherished your heart if you were with me instead of that other person
Sometimes I get so hot girl, well, I can't talk
Sometimes my passion for you overwhelms me and leaves me speechless
But when I'm with you I cool off , and I walk
Being with you calms me down and helps me think clearly
I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker, and I talk
Not only am I a reliable partner, but I am also a good communicator
I'm a rocker, baby, I'm a rocker, every day
I will always be there for you, every day of the year
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
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