Lonesome Day
Bruce Springsteen
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Baby, once I thought I knew Everything I needed to know about you Your sweet whisper, your tender touch But I didn't really know that much Joke's on me, it's gonna be okay If I can just get through this lonesome day Lonesome day Hell's brewing, dark sun's on the rise This storm will blow through by and by House is on fire, viper's in the grass A little revenge and this too shall pass This too shall pass, darling, yeah I'm gonna pray Right now, all I got's this lonesome day Lonesome day It's alright, it's alright, it's alright, yeah It's alright, it's alright, it's alright, yeah It's alright, it's alright, it's alright, yeah It's alright, it's alright Better ask questions before you shoot Deceit and betrayal's bitter fruit It's hard to swallow, come time to pay That taste on your tongue don't easily slip away Let kingdom come, I'm gonna find my way Yeah, through this lonesome day Lonesome day Lonesome day Lonesome day It's alright, it's alright, it's alright, yeah It's alright, it's alright, it's alright, yeah It's alright, it's alright, (it's alright, yeah) It's alright, (it's alright, it's alright, yeah) It's alright, it's alright, (it's alright, yeah) It's alright, it's alright, (it's alright, yeah) Lonesome day Lonesome day Lonesome day
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Written by: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
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13 facts about this song
Song's Release"Lonesome Day" is a song by Bruce Springsteen that was released in 2002 as part of his album, "The Rising."
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Album's ThemeThe song is part of Springsteen's "The Rising" album that primarily dealt with the September 11, 2001 attacks, making it a poignant piece in American rock history.
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Chart RankingsUpon its release, "Lonesome Day" peaked at number 36 on the Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Lonesome Day" was directed by Mark Pellington, a well-known American film director.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song deals with themes of revenge, forgiveness, and redemption, which echoes throughout his album.
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Performance"Lonesome Day" was performed live by Bruce Springsteen during each show of "The Rising Tour."
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Live VersionThe live version of "Lonesome Day" includes a sample of "My City of Ruins," another song from The Rising.
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Critic's InputCritics point out that while the song appears to be about a personal failing or loss, it is often interpreted as a larger commentary on American society post 9/11.
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Backup VocalsThe track features Soozie Tyrell on violin and background vocalist.
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Grammy NominationThe song was nominated for Best Rock Song at the 2003 Grammy Awards.
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Supporting BandIt was performed by Springsteen's E Street Band, a legendary American rock band that has collaborated with him on many of his biggest hits.
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Musical Composition"Lonesome Day" features elements typical to Springsteen's songs, including a harmonica solo and powerful, emotional lyrics.
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Other PerformancesThe song was regularly played during Springsteen's later concert tours, including the Magic Tour, Working on a Dream Tour, and Wrecking Ball Tour.
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