High Hopes
Bruce springsteen Lyrics
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Screaming slow me down before the new year dies
It won't take much to kill a lovin' smile
And every mother with a baby cryin in her arms singin
Give me help, give me strength
Give a soul a night of fearless sleep
Give me love, give me peace
Don't you know these days you pay for everything
I got high hopes
Got high hopes
I got high hopes
Coming from the city, coming from the wild
I see a breathless army breaking like a cloud
They're gonna smother love, they're gonna shoot your hopes
Before the meek inherit they'll learn to hate themselves
Give me help, give me strength
Give a soul a night of fearless sleep
Give me love, give me peace
Don't you know these days you pay for everything
Got high hopes
I got high hopes
I got high hopes
I got high hopes
Give me help, give me strength
Give a soul a night of fearless sleep
Give me love, give me peace
Don't you know these days you pay for everything
Got high hopes
Got high hopes
I got high hopes
Got high hopes
Tell me someone now, what's the price
I wanna buy some time and maybe live my life
I wanna have a wife, I wanna have some kids
I wanna look in their eyes and know they'll stand a chance
Give me help, give me strength
Give a soul a night of fearless sleep
Give me love, give me peace
Don't you know these days you pay for everything
Got high hopes
Got high hopes
I got high hopes
Got high hopes
Got high hopes
I got high hopes
I got high hopes
I got high hopes
The lyrics to Bruce Springsteen's song "High Hopes" speak to the struggles and challenges of everyday life. The opening lines suggest a sense of urgency and a desire to slow down time before it's too late. The reference to a mother with a crying baby is a powerful image, symbolizing the need for help and support in difficult times. The repetition of the phrase "give me" emphasizes this need and creates a sense of desperation.
The second verse speaks to the dangers of conformity and the pressure to conform to societal norms. The line "Before the meek inherit they'll learn to hate themselves" suggests that those who are not strong enough to resist societal pressures will ultimately turn against themselves. This highlights the importance of individuality and the need to be true to oneself.
The final verse speaks to the desire for a meaningful and fulfilling life, one that includes love, family, and a sense of purpose. The repetition of the phrase "give me" underscores the importance of these things and the need for help in achieving them.
Overall, "High Hopes" is a song that speaks to the struggles and challenges of everyday life, and the need for hope, help, and support in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Monday morning runs to Sunday night
Life is passing too quickly, and each week seems to be over before it's even begun.
Screaming slow me down before the new year dies
The singer wants time to slow down, so they can enjoy the new year before it's over.
Well it won't take much to kill a loving smile
It's easy for even a happy person to become sad or disillusioned.
And every mother with a baby crying in her arms, singing
Mothers all over the world are pleading for help and support.
Give me help, give me strength
People need assistance and support to push through difficult times.
Give a soul a night of fearless sleep
People need to be unafraid and at peace in order to rest.
Give me love, give me peace
People are seeking love and tranquility in a world that can be overwhelming.
Don't you know these days you pay for everything
Nothing in life comes for free, and people must work hard to achieve their goals.
Got high hopes
The artist maintains optimism and confidence throughout life's challenges.
Coming from the city, coming from the wild
The artist has seen both the bustling urban and untamed natural worlds.
I see a breathless army breaking like a cloud
The masses of society are often oppressed and struggling to keep their heads above water.
They're gonna smother love, they're gonna shoot your hopes
Negativity and pessimism can destroy even the strongest emotions and desires for a better future.
Before the meek inherit they'll learn to hate themselves
Those who are vulnerable can be pushed to the point of self-hatred before their time comes to succeed and thrive.
Tell me someone now, what's the price
The singer is questioning the cost of achieving personal fulfillment and happiness.
I wanna buy some time and maybe live my life
The singer wants to have the opportunity to truly live and experience life.
I wanna have a wife, I wanna have some kids
The artist desires to build a family and share their life with loved ones.
I wanna look in their eyes and know they'll stand a chance
The artist wants to ensure their loved ones have a promising future and will be able to thrive.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TIMOTHY SCOTT MCCONNELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LiberTBo
THE LONG ROAD...TERRANCE HILL
The sunlight approaches,
But the blinds are drawn
The wars are still raging
Yea, it’s a long road
A sad, sad story
About a country gone wrong
The losing is hard
These tears an endless stream
In a river running past us
This is an American dream
[Chorus]
It’s not just this moment
A part of the plan
Not what’s envisioned
It’s a long time,
A long, long time
It’s a long road
The losses are hard,
The longing unknown,
The future uncertain
On that long road
Late at night
The stars shining against the vast and endless sky,
Remind us all why, we’re on this long road,
Here among the laughter and dancing
On the long road
It’s hard to carry such a heavy load
There is a reminder with each word and step
Time is long, and the healing, is coming
From down that long road……
[Chorus]
@spanda729
High Hopes
Bruce Springsteen
Monday morning runs to Sunday night
Screaming slow me down before the new year dies
It won't take much to kill a lovin' smile
And every mother with a baby cryin in her arms singin
Give me help, give me strength
Give a soul a night of fearless sleep
Give me love, give me peace
Don't you know these days you pay for everything
Got high hopes
I got high hopes
Got high hopes
I got high hopes
Coming from the city, coming from the wild
I see a breathless army breaking like a cloud
They're gonna smother love, they're gonna shoot your hopes
Before the meek inherit they'll learn to hate themselves
Give me help, give me strength
Give a soul a night of fearless sleep
Give me love, give me peace
Don't you know these days you pay for everything
Got high hopes
I got high hopes
I got high hopes
I got high hopes
Give me help, give me strength
Give a soul a night of fearless sleep
Give me love, give me peace
Don't you know these days you pay for everything
Got high hopes
Got high hopes
I got high hopes
Got high hopes
Tell me someone now, what's the price
I wanna buy some time and maybe live my life
I wanna have a wife, I wanna have some kids
I wanna look in their eyes and know they'll stand a chance
Give me help, give me strength
Give a soul a night of fearless sleep
Give me love, give me peace
Don't you know these days you pay for everything
Got high hopes
Got high hopes
I got high hopes
Got high hopes
@Geminiman019
Beyond the horizon of the place we lived when we were young
In a world of magnets and miracles
Our thoughts strayed constantly and without boundary
The ringing of the division bell had begun
Along the Long Road and on down the Causeway
Do they still meet there by the Cut
There was a ragged band that followed in our footsteps
Running before times took our dreams away
Leaving the myriad small creatures trying to tie us to the ground
To a life consumed by slow decay
The grass was greener
The light was brighter
When friends surrounded
The nights of wonder
Looking beyond the embers of bridges glowing behind us
To a glimpse of how green it was on the other side
Steps taken forwards but sleepwalking back again
Dragged by the force of some inner tide
At a higher altitude with flag unfurled
We reached the dizzy heights of that dreamed of world
Encumbered forever by desire and ambition
There's a hunger still unsatisfied
Our weary eyes still stray to the horizon
Though down this road we've been so many times
The grass was greener
The light was brighter
The taste was sweeter
The nights of wonder
With friends surrounded
The dawn mist glowing
The water flowing
The endless river
Forever and ever
@lweins
We've got high hopes. Powerful song, and wonderful Bruce continues to include lyrics in his videos.
@EdmonScott
It is amazing how Bruce Springsteen is 64 years old and remains so prolific. Veterans in his peer group usually make an album every 10 years.
@alvinomartins7605
Simplesmente incrível, demais...
@filippo_random_phil
“ il rock n roll non ti farà superare i tuoi problemi ma ti insegnerà a ballarci sopra “
Grazie Bruce
@emersonws2320
Essa música é foda!!!!
@SergioBeobide
¡¡Grande!! Este hombre es una máquina, no descansa y no deja de sorprendernos con temazos y conciertazos, es EL JEFE DEL ROCK y con mayúsculas!!!!
@gilesmatthews7772
Love this song
@BeauJasonWard
I just saw bruce springsteen live last night and this song sounds so amazing live
@TheChujowynick
to najlepszy kawałek jaki słyszałem od dłuższego czasu!
@MrDawid72
jak zawsze świetny i wspaniały Bruce,nie do podrobienia