Rosalita
Bruce Springsteen
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Spread out now Rosie, doctor come cut loose her mama's reins You know playin' blind man's bluff is a little baby's game You pick up little dynamite, I'll pick up little gun And together we're gonna go out tonight and make that highway run You don't have to call me lieutenant, Rosie, and I don't want to be your son The only lover I'm ever gonna need's your soft, sweet, little girl's tongue And Rosie, you're the one Dynamite's in the belfry, baby, playin' with the bats Little gun's downtown in front of Woolworth's tryin' out his attitude on all the cats Papa's on the corner, waitin' for the bus Mama, she's home in the window, waitin' up for us She'll be there in that chair when they wrestle her upstairs, 'cause you know we ain't gonna come I ain't here on business, baby, I'm only here for fun And Rosie, you're the one Rosalita, jump a little higher Senorita, come sit by my fire I just want to be your lover, ain't no liar Rosalita, you're my stone desire Jack the Rabbit and Weak Knee Willie, don't you know they're gonna be there Ah Sloppy Sue and Big Bone Billy, they'll be coming up for air We're gonna play some pool, skip some school Act real cool, stay out all night, it's gonna feel alright So Rosie, come out tonight, little baby, come out tonight Windows are for cheaters, chimneys for the poor Oh, closets are for hangers, winners use the door So use it, Rosie, that's what it's there for Rosalita, jump a little higher Senorita, come sit by my fire I just want to be your lover, ain't no liar Rosalita, you're my stone desire, alright Now, I know your mama, she don't like me, 'cause I play in a rock and roll band And I know your daddy, he don't dig me, but he never did understand Your papa lowered the boom, he locked you in your room, I'm comin' to lend a hand I'm comin' to liberate you, confiscate you, I want to be your man Someday we'll look back on this and it will all seem funny But now you're sad, your mama's mad And your papa says he knows that I don't have any money Oh, your papa says he knows that I don't have any money Oh, so your daddy says he knows that I don't have any money Well, tell him this is his last chance to get his daughter in a fine romance Because a record company, Rosie, just gave me a big advance And my tires were slashed and I almost crashed, but the Lord had mercy And my machine, she's a dud, out stuck in the mud somewhere in the swamps of Jersey Well, hold on tight, stay up all night, 'cause Rosie, I'm comin' on strong By the time we meet the morning light, I will hold you in my arms I know a pretty little place in Southern California, down San Diego way There's a little cafe, where they play guitars all night and all day You can hear them in the back room strummin' So hold tight, baby, 'cause don't you know daddy's comin' Everybody sing Rosalita, jump a little higher Senorita, come sit by my fire I just want to be your lover, ain't no liar Rosalita, you're my stone desire Hey hey hey hey Hey hey hey hey Hey hey hey hey Hey hey hey hey
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Written by: Bruce Springsteen
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10 facts about this song
Song creation"Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)" is a song by Bruce Springsteen, from his 1973 album, "The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle". It's considered as one of his best compositions.
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PopularityAlthough it was not released as a single in the United States, "Rosalita" quickly became a fan favorite and a staple in Springsteen's live performances. It was finally released as a single in 1981, eight years after its initial appearance on the album.
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Top chartThe song peaked at number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1981, despite being originally recorded in 1973. It became one of Springsteen's highest charting songs.
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Unique performance styleThe live performance of "Rosalita" was distinctive. Towards the end of the song, Springsteen used to introduce the members of his E Street Band in an imposing and enthusiastic style.
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Song LyricsThe song is a raucous, upbeat, and funny tale of a young man's desperate attempts to convince Rosalita to elope with him against her parents' wishes.
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First music video"Rosalita" was the first music video that Bruce Springsteen released. It was a simple video, primarily consisting of a live performance of the song.
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Concert standard"Rosalita" was a standard in Springsteen's concerts from the 1970s through the mid-1980s. However, he then stopped playing it for a period, returning it to his setlist in 1999 where it has intermittently remained.
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Big-shot director collaborationThe music video for "Rosalita" was directed by Arnold Levine, who would later go on to direct iconic music videos for artists like Cyndi Lauper and Billy Joel.
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Rolling Stone rankIn 2013, Rolling Stone magazine ranked "Rosalita" the 13th greatest Bruce Springsteen song.
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Cultural influenceOver time, "Rosalita" has become a part of the wider popular culture. It has been covered by numerous artists and has appeared in both films and TV shows, such as the film "The Place Beyond the Pines" and the series "The Sopranos."
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