Night
Bruce Springsteen And The E St Band Lyrics
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You get to work late and the boss man's giving you hell
'Till you're out on a midnight run
Losing your heart to a beautiful one
And it feels right as you lock up the house, turn out the lights
And step out into the night
And the world is busting at its seams
Holding on for your life, 'cause you work all day
To blow 'em away in the night
The rat traps filled with soul crusaders
The circuits lined and jammed with chromed invaders
And she's so pretty that you're lost in the stars
As you jockey your way through the cars
And sit at the light, as it changes to green, with your faith in your machine
Off you scream into the night
And you're in love with all the wonder it brings
And every muscle in your body sings
As the highway ignites, you work nine to five
And somehow you survive 'till the night
Hell, all day they're busting you up on the outside
But tonight you're gonna break on through to the inside
And it'll be right, it'll be right, and it'll be tonight
And you know she will be waiting there
And you'll find her somehow, you swear
Somewhere tonight you run sad and free
Until all you can see is the night
The lyrics of Bruce Springsteen's "Night" paint a vivid picture of the daily grind of the working man and his desperate need for escape. The song begins with a description of the monotonous routine of getting up early every morning and going to work, only to be faced with a tough boss who constantly berates and demeans him. But in the midst of all that stress and turmoil, there is a ray of hope: the promise of a midnight run with a beautiful woman who steals his heart.
As soon as the singer leaves work and steps out into the night, he feels alive and free. The world around him is bursting with energy, and he's just a small part of it all. But despite the chaos and confusion of the city streets, he feels like he's in control as he navigates his way through traffic and overcomes any obstacles in his path. He's working toward a single goal: reaching his midnight rendezvous with his lover.
The chorus of "Night" emphasizes this sense of liberation and defiance. The singer is working all day to "blow 'em away in the night," to break through the barriers and limitations that the world around him tries to impose. He's ready to take on anything that comes his way, to fight for his dreams and his freedom. And when he finally reaches his destination and finds his love waiting for him, he knows that all his struggles have been worth it.
Overall, "Night" is a powerful anthem of resilience and determination, capturing the spirit of working-class America and the ongoing struggle to find joy and meaning in a harsh and unforgiving world.
Line by Line Meaning
You get up every morning at the sound of the bell
You follow a routine of waking up early every morning when the sound of the alarm rings
You get to work late and the boss man's giving you hell
You arrive at work after the expected time and the boss is angry with you
'Till you're out on a midnight run
You wait anxiously until it's late night to go out
Losing your heart to a beautiful one
You are deeply in love with someone special
And it feels right as you lock up the house, turn out the lights
You feel content when you secure your house and switch off the lights
And step out into the night
You venture out into the darkness
And the world is busting at its seams
The world is incredibly bursting with life
And you're just a prisoner of your dreams
You are trapped by your desires and aspirations
Holding on for your life, 'cause you work all day
You hold on tight to your life because you work all day to make ends meet
To blow 'em away in the night
You unleash your energy and let loose during the night
The rat traps filled with soul crusaders
There are traps set up to capture those who have a strong desire for change
The circuits lined and jammed with chromed invaders
The roads are packed and overcrowded with shiny vehicles
And she's so pretty that you're lost in the stars
You are so enamored with her beauty that you are mesmerized
As you jockey your way through the cars
As you try to maneuver your way through the traffic
And sit at the light, as it changes to green, with your faith in your machine
You wait impatiently at the traffic signal, hoping that your vehicle will not fail you
Off you scream into the night
You go speeding off into the night
And you're in love with all the wonder it brings
You adore the thrill and excitement it brings
And every muscle in your body sings
Every fiber in your body is charged with energy and excitement
As the highway ignites, you work nine to five
As you take off on the highway, you recall how you have been working hard throughout the day
And somehow you survive 'till the night
Despite the challenges of the day, you manage to hold on and look forward to the night
Hell, all day they're busting you up on the outside
The hardships of life are taking a toll on you
But tonight you're gonna break on through to the inside
You are determined to break free from all the struggles and have a good time tonight
And it'll be right, it'll be right, and it'll be tonight
You know that everything will fall into place tonight
And you know she will be waiting there
You believe that she will be eagerly waiting for you
And you'll find her somehow, you swear
You promise yourself that you will find her no matter what
Somewhere tonight you run sad and free
You feel both happy and sorrowful at the same time while running tonight
Until all you can see is the night
Your focus is on the darkness of the night
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
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