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)
Long Time Comin'
Bruce Springsteen Lyrics
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And the moon comes skimmin' away the stars
The wind in the mesquite comes rushin' over the hilltops
Straight into my arms
Straight into my arms
I'm riding hard carryin' a catch of roses
And a fresh map that I made
And dance on its grave
And dance on its grave
It's been a long time comin', my dear
It's been a long time comin' but now it's here
Well my daddy he was just a stranger
Lived in a hotel downtown
When I was a kid he was just somebody
Somebody I'd see around
Somebody I'd see around
Now down below and pullin' on my shirt
I got some kids of my own
Well if I had one wish in this god forsaken world, kids
It'd be that your mistakes would be your own
Yea your sins would be your own
It's been a long time comin', my dear
It's been a long time comin' but now it's here
Out 'neath the arms of Cassiopeia
Where the sword of Orion sweeps
It's me and you, Rosie, cracklin' like crossed wires
And you breathin' in your sleep
You breathin' in your sleep
Well there's just a spark of campfire burning
Two kids in a sleeping bag beside
I Reach 'neath your shirt, lay my hands across your belly
And feel another one kickin' inside
I ain't gonna fuck it up this time
It's been a long time comin', my dear
It's been a long time comin' but now it's here
It's been a long time comin', my dear
It's been a long time comin' but now it's here
The lyrics to "Long Time Comin'" by Bruce Springsteen paint a picture of a man on a journey towards redemption and a new beginning. In the first verse, he describes a peaceful and quiet night out in nature, with the wind rushing towards him and the moon shining bright. He's carrying roses and a fresh map he's made, symbolizing his hope for a new start. He declares his intent to "bury my old soul and dance on its grave," showing a desire to let go of past mistakes and move forward.
The second verse shifts to a reflection on his relationship with his father when he was younger. He describes his father as a stranger who would occasionally show up in his life. Now, with children of his own, he wishes for them to be able to make their own mistakes and learn from them. This shows a desire to break the cycle of absentee parenting that he experienced growing up.
The final verse is the most intimate and vulnerable, as he lays beside his partner, Rosie, under the stars. He feels a new life growing inside of her and vows to not repeat the mistakes of his past. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, a reminder that though it may have taken a long time, he's finally reached a place of hope and renewal.
Overall, the lyrics to "Long Time Comin'" showcase Springsteen's ability to tell a story and convey deep emotion through his music. It's a powerful and introspective song that deals with themes of redemption, family, and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Out where the creek turns shallow and sandy
In a remote area where the creek is getting shallower and the sand is becoming visible
And the moon comes skimmin' away the stars
As the moon rises, it makes the stars less visible
The wind in the mesquite comes rushin' over the hilltops
Breezy wind rustles the mesquite trees and travels over the hills
Straight into my arms
Blowing wind feels like it's hugging me
I'm riding hard carryin' a catch of roses
Riding fast while carrying a bunch of roses
And a fresh map that I made
I have a newly made map in my possession
Tonight I'm gonna get birth naked and bury my old soul
Tonight, I plan to metaphorically shed my old self and become a new version of myself
And dance on its grave
I plan to celebrate my transformation by dancing on the grave of my old self
It's been a long time comin', my dear
I've waited a while for this moment, my love
It's been a long time comin' but now it's here
I've been anticipating this moment for a long time and now it's finally happening
Well my daddy he was just a stranger
My father was never a close part of my life
Lived in a hotel downtown
My father lived in a hotel in the city center
When I was a kid he was just somebody
When I was young, my father was just a person I saw occasionally
Somebody I'd see around
My father was never actively involved in my upbringing
Now down below and pullin' on my shirt
My children are now tugging on my shirt
I got some kids of my own
I have children of my own now
Well if I had one wish in this god forsaken world, kids
Given the unfortunate state of the world, if I had one wish for my children,
It'd be that your mistakes would be your own
I would wish that you learn from your own mistakes
Yea your sins would be your own
I'd hope that you take responsibility for your own actions
Out 'neath the arms of Cassiopeia
Beneath the constellation 'Cassiopeia'
Where the sword of Orion sweeps
In an area where the 'Orion' constellation appears
It's me and you, Rosie, cracklin' like crossed wires
Rosie, it's just you and me, our connection intense like crossed wires
And you breathin' in your sleep
While you're sleeping, I can hear you breathing
Well there's just a spark of campfire burning
There's only a small flame left in the campfire
Two kids in a sleeping bag beside
We have two kids sleeping in a shared sleeping bag
I Reach 'neath your shirt, lay my hands across your belly
I tenderly touch your belly under your shirt
And feel another one kickin' inside
I feel our unborn child moving inside your belly
I ain't gonna fuck it up this time
I won't mess up this time - I want to be a better father than my own
It's been a long time comin', my dear
I've hoped for this moment for a long time, my love
It's been a long time comin' but now it's here
It's finally happening - I've waited a long time for this
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Written by: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
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