Land of Hope and Dreams
Bruce Springsteen
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Oh oh this train, I'm riding this train Don't you wanna ride (This train) Oh get on, get on (this train) Grab your ticket and your suitcase Thunder's rolling down the tracks You don't know where you're goin' now But you know you won't be back Darlin' if you're weary Lay your head upon my chest We'll take what we can carry And we'll leave the rest Big wheels rolling through fields Where sunlight streams Meet me in a land of hope and dreams I will provide for you And I'll stand by your side You'll need a good companion For this part of the ride Leave behind your sorrows Let this day be the last Tomorrow there'll be sunshine And all this darkness past Big wheels roll through fields Where sunlight streams Meet me in a land of hope and dreams This train carries saints and sinners This train carries losers and winners This train carries whores and gamblers This train carries lost souls I said, this train dreams will not be thwarted This train faith will be rewarded This train hear the steel wheels singin' This train bells of freedom ringin' This train carries saints and sinners This train carries losers and winners This train carries whores and gamblers This train carries lost souls I said, this train carries broken-hearted This train thieves and sweet souls departed This train carries fools and kings This train, all aboard I said, this train dreams will not be thwarted This train faith will be rewarded This train hear the steel wheels singin' This train bells of freedom ringin' Come on this train People get ready You don't need no ticket All you got do is just get on board On board this train This train, people get ready You don't need no ticket (oh I know you don't) You don't need no ticket you just get on board (people get ready) You just thank the Lord (people get ready) Come on this train (people get ready)
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Written by: Bruce Springsteen, Curtis Mayfield
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"Land of Hope and Dreams" is a song by American singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen, popularly recognized as "The Boss."
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Album PlacementInitially, the song was not included in any of Springsteen's studio albums. It was primarily performed in concerts during the late '90s and early 2000s. However, a studio version of the song was later included in Springsteen's 2012 album, "Wrecking Ball."
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Live Debut"Land of Hope and Dreams" was first performed live during the E Street Band's "Reunion Tour" in 1999.
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Song InspirationThe song's lyrics reflect influence from gospel music traditions and the imagery of the "freedom train," a symbolic representation in African American culture in the post-Civil War era.
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Track LengthThe song has a running time of 6:58 minutes, making it one of Springsteen's longer compositions.
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Notable RecordingsA live version of "Land of Hope and Dreams" is also included in the album "Live in New York City" (2001).
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Cultural ReferencesOne of Springsteen's most politically resonant songs, "Land of Hope and Dreams" has been interpreted as an egalitarian vision of the American dream, with its refrain of "This train..." carrying everyone without discrimination.
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Musical StyleIts musical style combines sounds from rock, soul, and gospel music, showcasing Springsteen's versatility as a songwriter.
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Unique FeaturesThe song is known for its lengthy instrumental outro, which incorporates part of "People Get Ready," a song by The Impressions.
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Use in MediaAfter its release, "Land of Hope and Dreams" has been used in several key moments in media and TV broadcasts, including NBC's coverage of the 2012 Summer Olympics, and as the credits song for the 2020 documentary film, "The Way I See It."
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TributeThe studio version of the song features a saxophone part by Clarence Clemons, a long-time member of Springsteen's E Street Band, who passed away in 2011. This posthumous feature serves as a tribute to Clemons.
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