I'm Goin' Down

Bruce Springsteen

About I'm Goin' Down

"I'm Goin' Down" is a song written and performed by American singer Bruce Springsteen that was released as the sixth single from his album Born in the U. S. A. in August 1985. The song is one of several of the album's tracks that he recorded with the E Street Band in May 1982 at the Power Station music studio. The release of these full-band tracks was put into question when Springsteen used solo material for his September 1982 LP, Nebraska, and considered doing the same for his next album, which would become Born in the U. S. A. He later decided to use several of the May 1982 recordings on Born in the U. S. A. "I'm Goin' Down" beat out contender "Pink Cadillac" for a spot on the album. "I'm Goin' Down", which features a prominent drum performance and possesses an energetic feel, deals with the frustration of diminishing sexual activity in romantic relationships. As a single, it reached No. 9 in the United States and the top 40 in Sweden, Canada, and Italy. The song, which has received positive appraisal from critics, has not been performed often by Springsteen since his Born in the U. S. A. Tour; between 2009 and 2014, he played it at less than 12 percent of his concerts whose set lists his official website has published. Cover versions of "I'm Goin' Down" include renditions by Frank Black and the Catholics, Tim Armstrong, Free Energy, Vampire Weekend, Dessa, and Trampled by Turtles. 


Year:
1984
3:29
585 
#2

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We sit in the car outside your house
I can feel the heat coming 'round
I go to put my arm around you
And you give me a look like I'm way out of bounds
Well you let out one of your bored sighs
Well lately when I look into your eyes

Down, down, down, down
I'm goin down, down, down, down
I'm goin down, down, down, down
I'm goin down, down, down, down

We get dressed up and we go out, baby, for the night
We come home early burning, burning, burning in some fire fight
I'm sick and tired of you setting me up yeah
Setting me up just to knock-a knock-a knock-a me down

Down, down, down, down
I'm goin down, down, down, down
I'm goin down, down, down, down
I'm goin down, down, down, down, hey now

I pull you close now baby but when we kiss I can feel a doubt
I remember back when we started
My kisses used to turn you inside out
I used to drive you to work in the morning
Friday night I'd drive you all around
You used to love to drive me wild yeah
But lately girl you get your kicks from just driving me down

I'm goin down, down, down, down
I'm goin down, down, down, down
I'm goin down, down, down, down
I'm goin down, down, down, down

I'm goin down, down, down, down
I'm goin down, down, down, down
I'm goin down, down, down, down
I'm goin down, hey bopa d-d-down

I'm goin down, down, down, down
I'm goin down, hey bopa d-d-down
I'm goin down, down, down, yeah
I'm goin down, down, hey bopa hey bopa

Hey hey mmm bopa bopa well down
Hey babe mmm bopa bopa said down
Hey hey mmm bopa bopa well down
Hey hey mmm bopa bopa say
Hey unh say down, down, down, down, down
Hey down now, say down, down, down, down, down

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Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949), nicknamed "The Boss", is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who records and tours with the E Street Band. Springsteen is widely known for his brand of heartland rock, poetic lyrics, Americana sentiments centered on his native New Jersey and his lengthy and energetic stage performances, with concerts from the 1970s to the present decade running up to an uninterrupted 250 minutes in length. more »

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"I'm Goin' Down” was written by Bruce Springsteen himself, with no known co-writers involved.
Album Release
The song is included in Springsteen's seventh studio album, "Born in the U.S.A.", which was released in 1984.
Chart Performance
"I'm Goin' Down" peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of seven top 10 singles from "Born in the U.S.A." - a record for any album at the time.
Music Video
Unlike many of his other videos from the "Born in the U.S.A." album, the music video for "I'm Goin' Down" does not feature Springsteen's live concert footage. Instead, it features Springsteen in a boxing ring, often fighting against himself.
Song Themes
The song explores the theme of a deteriorating relationship, marked by boredom and quarrels between a couple. The upbeat music sharply contrasts with these dismal lyrics, creating a broader emotional canvas.
Live Performances
"I'm Goin' Down" has been performed live by Springsteen less frequently than other songs from the "Born in the U.S.A" album. This could be due to its melancholic theme.
Production
The album "Born in the U.S.A." including "I'm Goin' Down", was produced by Jon Landau, Chuck Plotkin, Bruce Springsteen, and Steven Van Zandt.
Song Length
The length of the original album version of "I'm Goin' Down" is around 3 minutes and 29 seconds.
Cover Versions
Independent rock band Vampire Weekend covered "I'm Goin' Down" during their 2010 tour, introducing Springsteen's 1984 hit to a new generation of music fans.
Influence
Springsteen's blend of rock and deeper narrative in songs like "I'm Goin' Down" has influenced numerous artists across genres, solidifying his legacy as 'The Boss' of rock and roll.

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