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".
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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)
Kingdom of Days
Bruce Springsteen Lyrics
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I don't feel the hours as they fly
I don't see the summer as it wanes
Just a subtle change of light upon your face
Walk away, walk away, walk away, walk away
This is our kingdom of days
I watched the moon trace its arc with no regret
My jacket 'round your shoulders, the falling leaves
The wet grass on our backs as the autumn breeze drifts through the trees
Walk away, walk away, walk away, walk away
This is our kingdom of days
This is our kingdom of days
I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you, I do
You whisper then prove it, then prove it, then prove it, to me baby
When I count my blessings and you're mine for always
We laughed beneath the covers
And count the wrinkles and the grays
Sing away, sing away, sing away, sing away
Sing away, sing away, my darling, we'll sing away
This is our kingdom of days
This is our kingdom of days
This is our kingdom of days
This is our kingdom of days
This is our kingdom of days
The lyrics of Bruce Springsteen's Kingdom of Days tell the story of a deeply meaningful and long-lasting relationship. The singer communicates the idea that time seemingly stands still when they are with their loved one, and even the changing of the seasons doesn't phase them. They are content to be in each other's presence, and the memories they create are what make up their "kingdom of days." The changing of light upon their beloved's face, the days that seem to go on forever, and the shared laughter throughout the years all make up this loving kingdom. The singer provides intimate details of their relationship, such as the jacket around their partner's shoulders and the wet grass on their backs, and the chorus emphasizes the idea that their love and shared experiences create a world that is uniquely theirs.
Overall, the interpretation of these lyrics is that love, time, and experience all contribute to a unique "kingdom" that couples can create together. The singer highlights the importance of cherishing each moment and not taking one's partner for granted, as they are the ones who create the memories that will last a lifetime.
Line by Line Meaning
With you I don't hear the minutes ticking by
Being with you makes time fly and I lose track of it
I don't feel the hours as they fly
I am so consumed by our time together that hours feel like minutes
I don't see the summer as it wanes
I don't notice the passing of time because I'm focused on being with you
Just a subtle change of light upon your face
The only indication that time is passing is the change in lighting on your face
Walk away, walk away, walk away, walk away
We won't let anything come between us and we are committed to each other
This is our kingdom of days
Our time together is precious and we are in our own world
I watched the sun as it rises and sets
I am more aware of the passage of time when we are apart
I watched the moon trace its arc with no regret
I am alone without you and regret the time we are apart
My jacket 'round your shoulders, the falling leaves
We enjoy the changing seasons together and find comfort in each other's presence
The wet grass on our backs as the autumn breeze drifts through the trees
We enjoy nature and the feeling of being close to it while we are together
I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you, I do
My love for you is unwavering and I express it as often as I can
You whisper then prove it, then prove it, then prove it, to me baby
I want you to show me your love through actions as well as words
When I count my blessings and you're mine for always
I am grateful for our love and feel blessed to have you in my life forever
We laughed beneath the covers
We share intimate moments and find joy in each other's company
And count the wrinkles and the grays
We will grow old together and still cherish our time and love for each other
Sing away, sing away, sing away, sing away
We find joy in song and music and share it together
Sing away, sing away, my darling, we'll sing away
Our love is strong and will withstand any challenges that come our way
This is our kingdom of days
Our love is a world of its own and nothing can touch us or come between us
This is our kingdom of days
We value and cherish our time together and make the most of it
This is our kingdom of days
Our love is eternal and we rule over our time together
This is our kingdom of days
Our love reigns supreme and we will always value and protect it
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