Bruce Springsteen - Born to Run - 1975

October 16, 2023

"Born to Run" is a song by Bruce Springsteen, released in 1975 as the title track from his third studio album. The song is known for its energetic and anthemic sound, showcasing Springsteen's storytelling abilities and his experiences growing up in New Jersey. It became a major hit and is considered one of Springsteen's signature songs. The lyrics depict a youthful longing for freedom and escape, with themes of love, rebellion, and the desire for a better life. The song has since become a classic rock staple and an iconic representation of Springsteen's musical style.

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History & Story Behind

  1. Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen is the title track of his third studio album released in 1975.
  2. The song is often regarded as one of Springsteen's greatest and most iconic songs.
  3. With its energetic and anthemic sound, Born to Run has become an enduring symbol of youthful spirit and escapism.

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Lyrics

In the day, we sweat it out on the streets
Of a runaway American dream
At night, we ride through mansions of glory
In suicide machines
Sprung from cages out on Highway 9
Chrome wheeled, fuel injected and steppin' out over the line
Oh, baby this town rips the bones from your back
It's a death trap, it's a suicide rap
We gotta get out while we're young
'Cause tramps like us, baby we were born to run
Yes, girl, we were

Wendy let me in, I wanna be your friend
I want to guard your dreams and visions
Just wrap your legs 'round these velvet rims
And strap your hands across my engines
Together we could break this trap
We'll run till we drop, baby we'll never go back
Oh, will you walk with me out on the wire?
'Cause baby I'm just a scared and lonely rider
But I gotta know how it feels
I want to know if love is wild, babe
I want to know if love is real
Oh, can you show me?

Beyond the palace, hemi-powered drones
Scream down the boulevard
The girls comb their hair in rearview mirrors
And the boys try to look so hard
The amusement park rises bold and stark
Kids are huddled on the beach in a mist
I wanna die with you, Wendy, on the streets tonight
In an everlasting kiss

(1, 2, 3, 4) The highways jammed with broken heroes
On a last chance power drive
Everybody's out on the run tonight
But there's no place left to hide
Together, Wendy, we can live with the sadness
I'll love you with all the madness in my soul
Oh, someday girl, I don't know when
We're gonna get to that place
Where we really want to go, and we'll walk in the sun
But till then, tramps like us
Baby, we were born to run

Oh honey, tramps like us
Baby, we were born to run
Come on with me, tramps like us
Baby, we were born to run

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