The Ties That Bind

Bruce Springsteen

About The Ties That Bind

"The Ties That Bind" is a song written and performed by Bruce Springsteen. It is the opening song on his fifth album, The River. It was recorded at The Power Station in New York in May or June 1979. It was one of the earlier songs Springsteen wrote for The River, as it was written on the road during his 1978 tour. The song was also often performed during the latter part of that tour."The Ties That Bind" was originally intended to be released as the title track of a single album that was to be released in 1979. This proposed album was eventually scrapped and expanded to become the double album The River. The contents of that album was released on December 4, 2015 as part of The Ties That Bind: The River Collection, the fifth disc of which contains the 60- minute documentary, The Ties That Bind by Thom Zimny and features an interview with Springsteen on writing and recording of The River. The film illustrates the music with solo acoustic guitar performances, period concert footage, and photos of Bruce and the band. 


Year:
1980
3:34
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You been hurt and you're all cried out you say
You walk down the street pushin' people outta your way
You packed your bags and all alone you want to ride
You don't want nothin', don't need no one by your side
You're walkin' tough baby, but you're walkin' blind
To the ties that bind

The ties that bind
Now you can't break the ties that bind

Cheap romance, it's all just a crutch
You don't want nothin' that anybody can touch
You're so afraid of being somebody's fool
Not walkin' tough baby, not walkin' cool
You walk cool, but darlin', can you walk the line
And face the ties that bind
The ties that bind
Now you can't break the ties that bind

I would rather feel the hurt inside, yes I would darlin'
Than know the emptiness your heart must hide
Yes I would, darlin', yes I would, darlin'
Yes I would, baby

Oh, you sit and wonder just who's gonna stop the rain
Who'll ease the sadness, who's gonna quiet your pain
It's a long dark highway and a thin white line
Connecting baby, your heart to mine
We're runnin' now but darlin' we will stand in time
To face the ties that bind
The ties that bind
Now you can't break the ties that bind
You can't forsake the ties that bind
Oh

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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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Written by: Bruce Springsteen

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12 facts about this song

Album Release
"The Ties That Bind" was first released as a part of Bruce Springsteen's fifth studio album "The River" in 1980.
Title Track
The song itself grants the name "The Ties That Bind" to one of the four disc box sets featuring Springsteen's outtakes and concert footage.
Song Genre
The song falls under the genres of Rock and heartland rock - a genre for which Springsteen is especially famous for.
Record Label
The song was published under the Columbia Records label.
Song Meaning
"The Ties That Bind" speaks about the difficulties of commitment and the complexities of everyday life, consistent with the themes Springsteen often explores in his music.
Live Performances
Despite being a fan favorite, it wasn't frequently set in Springsteen's live concert lineup until after its studio release.
Album's Success
The album “The River” where "The Ties That Bind" debuted, stood number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
Album's Content
Springsteen had initially planned "The Ties That Bind" as a single album. However, with a myriad of material, he decided to release it as a part of the double album "The River."
Inspirational Effect
The song "The Ties That Bind" later inspired the title of a 2015 tribute album to Bruce Springsteen by various artists.
TV Episode Title
The title of this song was also used for an episode in Season 7 of TV Show "The Vampire Diaries", demonstrating its cultural impact.
Composer and Writer
Bruce Springsteen was the sole composer and writer of "The Ties That Bind". His writing touches were considered evocative and personal yet universally appealing.
Recurrent Theme
This song, like many others written by Springsteen, recounts tales of working-class struggles, relationships, and human perseverance. It’s a classic example of his storytelling style.

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