Stolen Car
Bruce Springsteen
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I met a little girl and I settled down In a little house out on the edge of town We got married, and swore we'd never part Then little by little we drifted from each other's heart At first I thought it was just restlessness That would fade as time went by and our love grew deep In the end it was something more I guess That tore us apart and made us weep I'm driving a stolen car Down on Eldridge Avenue Each night I wait to get caught But I never do She asked if I remembered the letters I wrote When our love was young and bold She said last night she read those letters And they made her feel one hundred years old And I'm driving a stolen car On a pitch black night And I'm telling myself I'm gonna be alright But I ride by night And I travel in fear In this darkness I will disappear
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Written by: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
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10 facts about this song
Release and Album Classification"Stolen Car" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen from his fifth studio album "The River." The album was released on October 17, 1980.
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Lyrics InspirationThe lyrics of "Stolen Car" depict themes of isolation, despair, and alienation, which are common elements in Springsteen's work, especially on his earlier albums.
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Video ThemeIt is one of the few songs by Springsteen that does not have an official music video—an interesting fact considering his reputation for cinematic storytelling in his songwriting.
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Song VersionThe song actually exists in two officially released versions, both significantly different from each other. The version on "Tracks" is more contemplative and in a minor key, while the version on "The River" is more upbeat and in a major key.
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Live Performances"Stolen Car" is not frequently played live by Springsteen; it's regarded as a deep cut, largely overshadowed by his more popular songs.
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Track CollaborationMany of the tracks from "The River," including "Stolen Car," feature the E Street Band, Springsteen's longtime backing band, known for their rock and roll sound.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, notably by Patty Griffin on her 2002 album "1000 Kisses."
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Disappearing SongAccording to his autobiography, "Born to Run," "Stolen Car" was one of the last songs written for "The River" and was almost left off the album.
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Track AccoladesDespite not being a single, "Stolen Car" is considered by some critics as one of the standout tracks on "The River."
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Song Writing Period"Stolen Car" was likely written in late 1979 to early 1980, a period when Springsteen was grappling with his newfound fame and the pressures it brought.
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