For You
Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Manfred Mann, The Disco Boys
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Princess cards she sends me with her regards Oh, bar-room eyes shine vacancy To see her you gotta look hard Wounded deep in battle, I stand stuffed like some soldier undaunted To her cheshire smile I'll stand on file She's all I ever wanted You let your blue walls stand in the way of these facts, honey Get your carpet baggers off my back Girl give me time to cover my tracks You said, "Here's your mirror and your ball and jacks" But they're not what I came for Oh I came for so much more And I know you that too And I know you know that's true I came for you I came for you I came for you For you I came for you Crawl into my ambulance Your pulse is getting weak Reveal yourself all to me now While you've got the strength to speak 'Cause they're waiting for you at Bellevue With their oxygen masks But I could give it all to you now If only you could ask Don't call for your surgeon Even he says it's late It's not your lungs this time But your heart holds your fate Don't give me my money back Don't want it anymore It's not that nursery mouth I came back for It's not the way you're stretched out on the floor I've broken all your windows And I've rammed through all your doors Who am I to ask you to fight my wars And you should know that's true You should know that too I came for you I came for you I came for you For you I came for you Don't call for your surgeon Even he says it's late It's not your lungs this time But your heart holds your fate Don't give me my money back Don't want it anymore It's not that nursery mouth I came back for It's not the way you're stretched out on the floor I've broken all your windows And I've rammed through all your doors Who am I to ask you to fight my wars You should know that's true You should know that too I came for you I came for you I came for you For you I came for you
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Written by: Bruce Springsteen
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Song Composition"For You" is a song from Bruce Springsteen's debut album, "Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J." released on January 5, 1973.
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Manfred Mann CoverThe band Manfred Mann's Earth Band covered "For You" on their album "Chance" released in 1980.
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Lyric ContentSpringsteen's original "For You" lyrics are vivid, illustrating a deep personal connection and portraying scenes of desperation and unrequited love.
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Album SuccessDespite the initial commercial failure of Springsteen's debut album, it has since been viewed as a significant piece in his discography, and "For You" is considered one of its standout tracks.
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Performance"For You" is one of the most performed songs by Bruce Springsteen, and it continues to feature in his live shows even today.
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Commercial OutcomesThough not released as a single, "For You" contributed to Springsteen's breakthrough in the U.S., giving him his first top 5 album with "Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J." on Billboard 200.
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Manfred Mann's VersionManfred Mann's version of "For You" deviates from the original composition, focusing more on a synthesizer-dominated arrangement that was common in late-1970s rock.
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Chart PerformanceManfred Mann's cover of "For You" reached number 6 on the UK Singles Chart and number 36 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Contribution to CareerThe success of "For You" and other tracks in Springsteen's debut album paved the way for his future critical acclaim and commercial success.
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Live Version DifferencesIn live performances, Springsteen often alters the tempo and arrangement of "For You," which showcases his versatility as an artist.
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Lyrics Interpretation"For You" is often interpreted as Springsteen’s reflection of his personal experiences, giving listeners an insight into his emotional world.
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GenreThe song is classified under the rock genre and is representative of Springsteen's early sound, influenced by folk, rock, and blues.
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Manfred Mann’s RenditionManfred Mann's Earth Band is well known for doing covers of several Bruce Springsteen songs, with "For You" being one of their most successful renditions.
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Critical ReceptionBoth versions of the song, despite their differences in musical style and arrangement, have received generally positive reviews over the years.
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Song DurationThe original song by Bruce Springsteen runs for about 4 minutes and 39 seconds in length, while Manfred Mann's cover of "For You" is approximately 5 minutes and 40 seconds long.
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