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The Inspirational Words of Bruce Springsteen

Everything Bruce says in his classic rock songs.

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Anyone who was born and raised in New Jersey (or anywhere really) knows of Bruce Springsteen, whether or not they like him is a whole other situation. I hope that his hundreds of classic rock songs and famous high energy performances, even in his sixties he can put on better concerts than people half his age, are at least recognizable to people of all ages. Love him or hate him (I identify with the former) you have to admit that some of his songs and interviews have inspirational quotes and lyrics.

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Here are a few of Bruce Springsteen's most memorable song lyrics because whether you're a die hard fan who named your dog after the man (I totally did that) or you have other opinions, you have to admit that some of his lyrics are on point:

1. "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." (Badlands)

This is one of my personal favorites. Maybe it is a little lengthy, but it really hits on some major points.

Bruce Springsteen - Badlands (Official Lyric Video)Official Lyric Video for "Badlands" by Bruce Springsteen Listen to Bruce Springsteen: https://BruceSpringsteen.lnk.to/listenYD ...

2. "It's a town full of losers/ I'm pulling out of here to win" (Thunder Road)

Maybe this only resonates with people who hate their hometown (which is most college students I know). However, I once watched an interview where Lady Gaga said that this was the lyric that inspired her to become a musician. Which is pretty cool if you ask me.

Thunder Road-Bruce SpringsteenThunder Road by Bruce Springsteen(studio version). Lyrics: The screen door slams Mary's dress waves Like a vision she dances ...

3. "You've got to learn to live with what you can't rise above" (Tunnel of Love)

It's the Bruce Springsteen version of "if you can't beat them, join them."

Bruce Springsteen - Tunnel of Love (Official Video)Official video of ”Tunnel of Love" by Bruce Springsteen Listen to Bruce Springsteen: https://BruceSpringsteen.lnk.to/listenYD ...


4. "I got something in my heart/ I been waitin' to give/ I got a life I wanna start/ One I been waitin' to live" (Leah)

For some reason, I have always loved this less popular song.

Bruce Springsteen - Leah (Live 2005-06-04)Bruce Springsteen - Leah at PalaMalaguti, Bologna, Italy on June 4, 2005. Intro to the song and lyrics below! 04.06.05 Bologna ...



5. “God have mercy on the man/ Who doubts what he’s sure of” (Brilliant Disguise)

This had to be included because this is my favorite Bruce Springsteen song, but it is also a solid quote.


Bruce Springsteen - Brilliant Disguise (Official Video)Official video of ”Brilliant Disguise" by Bruce Springsteen Listen to Bruce Springsteen: https://BruceSpringsteen.lnk.to/listenYD ...

6. “Well everybody’s got a hunger, a hunger they can’t resist/ There’s so much that you want, you deserve much more than this/ Well, if dreams came true, aw, wouldn’t that be nice?/ But this ain’t no dream, we’re living all through the night/ You want it? You take it, you pay the price” (Prove it All Night)

Maybe it is not one of my favorite Bruce Springsteen songs, but this lyric is still powerful.

Prove It All NightProvided to YouTube by Columbia Prove It All Night · Bruce Springsteen Darkness On the Edge of Town ℗ 1978 Bruce ...

7. “Is a dream a lie when it don’t come true, or is it something worse?” (The River)

"The River" is another one of my favorite songs, it has so many quotable lyrics. This is just one of them.

Bruce Springsteen - The River (The River Tour, Tempe 1980)Official Video for ”River (The River Tour, Tempe 1980)" by Bruce Springsteen "The River" from the Tempe 1980 concert film, newly ...

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