The Promised Land
Bruce Springsteen
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On a rattlesnake speedway in the Utah desert I pick up my money and head back into town Driving 'cross the Waynesboro county line I got the radio on and I'm just killing time Working all day in my daddy's garage Driving all night chasing some mirage Pretty soon little girl I'm gonna take charge The dogs on Main Street howl 'Cause they understand If I could take one moment into my hands Mister I ain't a boy, no, I'm a man And I believe in a promised land I've done my best to live the right way I get up every morning and go to work each day But your eyes go blind and your blood runs cold Sometimes I feel so weak I just want to explode Explode and tear this whole town apart Take a knife and cut this pain from my heart Find somebody itching for something to start The dogs on Main Street howl 'Cause they understand If I could wrench one moment into my hands Mister I ain't a boy, no, I'm a man And I believe in a promised land Well there's a dark cloud rising from the desert floor I packed my bags and I'm heading straight into the storm Gonna be a twister to blow everything down That ain't got the faith to stand its ground Blow away the dreams that tear you apart Blow away the dreams that break your heart Blow away the lies that leave you nothing but lost and brokenhearted The dogs on Main Street howl 'Cause they understand If I could take one moment into my hands Mister I ain't a boy, no I'm a man And I believe in a promised land And I believe in a promised land And I believe in a promised land
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Written by: Bruce Springsteen
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8 facts about this song
Album Record"The Promised Land" is a track on Bruce Springsteen's 1978 album "Darkness on the Edge of Town". This was his fourth studio album.
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Themes & InspirationThe lyrics were inspired by the struggles and hardships Springsteen was dealing with at the time he wrote it: the frustrations of the working class, the American dream, self-doubt, and the desire for personal growth and satisfaction.
- The song referred to the "Promised Land", drawing parallels to the Israelites' journey from slavery to the Promised Land in the Hebrew Bible.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been a staple of Springsteen's live performances. It developed into sort of a symbol for the power of positive thinking and the relentless human spirit.
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Musical StyleCharacterized by its upbeat tempo and major-key tonality, contrasted with its poignant, introspective lyrics, creating a somber but hopeful ambiance in "The Promised Land".
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Accolades & PopularityThough not released as a single, "The promised land" is frequently ranked among Springsteen's greatest songs by fans and critics alike.
- It is considered an anthem of resilience and determination.
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Live PerformancesThe song frequently features in Bruce Springsteen's live concerts and has been included in many of his concert DVDs.
- It was also performed on television for the 2009 Super Bowl halftime show.
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Cover VersionsOther artists including Emmylou Harris, John Wesley Harding, and Dar Williams have covered "The Promised Land".
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In LiteratureThe song has inspired some literature including David Masciotra's 2010 book, "Working On a Dream: The Progressive Political Vision of Bruce Springsteen" which analyses the song as a statement on the American Dream.
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