Cover Me

Bruce Springsteen

About Cover Me

"Cover Me" is a Gold-certified 1984 hit song, written and performed by American rock singer Bruce Springsteen. It was the second single released from his successful album Born in the U. S. A. Springsteen wrote the song for Donna Summer. However, his manager, Jon Landau, decided the song had hit potential, and so he kept it for the upcoming Springsteen album.


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1984
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The times are tough now, just getting tougher
This whole world is rough, it's just getting rougher
Cover me, come on baby, cover me
Well I'm looking for a lover who will come on in and cover me

Now promise me baby you won't let them find us
Hold me in your arms, let's let our love blind us
Cover me, shut the door and cover me
I'm looking for a lover who will come on in and cover me

Outside's the rain, the driving snow
I can hear the wild wind blowing
Turn out the light, bolt the door
I ain't going out there no more

This whole world is out there just trying to score
I've seen enough I don't wanna see any more,
Cover me, come on in and cover me
I'm looking for a lover who will come on in and cover me

Outside's the rain, the driving snow
I can hear the wild wind blowing
Turn out the light, bolt the door
I ain't going out there no more

This whole world is out there just trying to score
I've seen enough I ain't gonna see any more,
Cover me, wrap you arms around and cover me
Well I'm looking for a lover who will come on in and cover me
Ah looking for a lover who will come on in and cover me
Yeah I'm looking for a lover who will come on in and cover me

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Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949), nicknamed "The Boss", is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who records and tours with the E Street Band. Springsteen is widely known for his brand of heartland rock, poetic lyrics, Americana sentiments centered on his native New Jersey and his lengthy and energetic stage performances, with concerts from the 1970s to the present decade running up to an uninterrupted 250 minutes in length. more »

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Written by: Bruce Springsteen

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11 facts about this song

Album details
"Cover Me" is a song by the American rock musician Bruce Springsteen. It is included in his album "Born in the U.S.A," which was released in 1984.
Chart performance
The song was quite popular and reached the seventh place on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Springsteen's top ten hits.
Initial intention
Springsteen initially wrote "Cover Me" intending it for Donna Summer. However, his manager, Jon Landau, convinced him to keep the song for himself.
Single release
"Cover Me" was released as the second single from the album following the title track, which also had a successful run on the charts.
Song composition
The lyrics suggest vulnerability and the need to rely on others, which was somewhat unusual for Springsteen’s ordinary theme of self-reliance.
Music videos
There are two music videos for "Cover Me." The first one is a performance video whereas the second one, directed by Brian De Palma, is a concept video featuring a narrative.
Live performances
"Cover Me" has remained a concert staple for Springsteen, often played during his live performances with extended solo and improvisation sections.
Unique release touch
The 12-inch single edition of "Cover Me" is noted for its remix by dance music producer and mixer John 'Jellybean' Benitez. This was a unique touch considering Springsteen's music typically fall under the rock genre.
Critical reception
The song received mixed reviews from music critics. Some saw it as a highlight of the album while others criticized it for lacking depth.
Notable cover version
In 2007, the song was covered by British soul and pop band Simply Red on their album "Stay."
Legacy
Despite being one of Springsteen's top 10 hits, "Cover Me" is regarded as one of the less frequently played songs on classic rock radio from the Born in the U.S.A. album.

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