I'm Goin' Down
Bruce Springsteen
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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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Written by: Bruce Springsteen
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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.
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Album ReleaseThe song is included in Springsteen's seventh studio album, "Born in the U.S.A.", which was released in 1984.
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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.
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Music VideoUnlike 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.
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Song ThemesThe 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.
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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.
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ProductionThe 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.
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Song LengthThe length of the original album version of "I'm Goin' Down" is around 3 minutes and 29 seconds.
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Cover VersionsIndependent 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.
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InfluenceSpringsteen'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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