Night
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Bruce Springsteen
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Lights out tonight Trouble in the heartland Got a head-on collision Smashin' in my guts man I'm caught in a crossfire That I don't understand I don't give a damn For the same old played out scenes I don't give a damn For just the in-betweens Honey I want the heart, I want the soul I want control right now Talk about a dream Try to make it real You wake up in the night With a fear so real Spend your life waiting For a moment that just don't come Well don't waste your time waiting [Chorus] Badlands, you gotta live it every day Let the broken hearts stand As the price you've gotta pay We'll keep pushin' till it's understood And these badlands start treating us good Workin' in the fields Til you get your back burned Workin' 'neath the wheel Till you get your facts learned Baby got my facts Learned real good right now Poor man want to be rich Rich man want to be king And a king ain't satisfied Till he rules everything I want to go out tonight I want to find out what I got I believe in the love that you gave me I believe in the hope that can save me I believe in the faith And I pray that some day it may raise me Above these badlands [Chorus] For the ones who had a notion A notion deep inside That it ain't no sin to be glad you're alive I want to find one face that ain't looking through me I want to find one place I want to spit in the face of these badlands [Chorus]
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Written by: Bruce Springsteen
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15 facts about this song
Album Release"Night" is a track from Bruce Springsteen's third studio album, "Born to Run," which was released in 1975.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song narrates the life of a blue-collar worker who is eager for the night to come to escape the hardships of his daytime job.
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Springsteen Big BreakThe album "Born to Run" was the breakthrough for Bruce Springsteen, making him a household name.
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Changed SequencingInitially, "Night" was going to be the first song on the album, but the sequencing was changed before final release.
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Songwriting PartnersIt was written by Bruce Springsteen and his frequent songwriting partner, Steven Van Zandt.
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Radio DebutsIn Boston, Massachusetts, "Night" debuted on the radio before the release of the album.
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Rare PerformancesBefore the release of "Born to Run," Bruce Springsteen did not often perform "Night" during his concerts.
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Cover VersionIn 1986, Patti Smith recorded a cover version of "Night" which was released on her album "Easter," which reached number 2 in the UK charts.
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Song RankingsAlthough not as acclaimed as other songs on "Born to Run" like the title track, "Thunder Road," or "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out," "Night" has been noted by critics for its driving rock sound and rich lyrics.
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Fan FavouriteThanks to its energetic rock sound and universal themes, "Night" has become a fan favorite and a regular part of Bruce Springsteen’s live performances.
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Musical InspirationSpringsteen was influenced by 50s and 60s rock and roll artists when composing "Night," with notable influences from Roy Orbison and Phil Spector's "wall of sound" production method.
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Live PerformancesThe song was first performed live at The Main Point in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania on February 5, 1975.
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Song ReceptionWhile "Night" wasn't released as a single and therefore didn't chart, it has been recognized by fans and critics as a key track on the album because it encapsulates Springsteen's working-class themes.
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Song ContinuityThe song is seen as a continuation of "Born to Run" and "Backstreets," completing a story of restless youth trying to escape their circumstances through the freedom of the night.
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Album Success"Born to Run" was a commercial success, and "Night" has contributed its part by being one of the most favored tracks amongst the listeners.
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