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Springsteen, Bruce Springstein, Bruce Springsteen and the E street bandQuotes:
We learned more from a three minute record, baby, than we ever learned in school. Submitted by: Katy
| We stood at the altar the gypsy swore our future was right But come the wee wee hours, well maybe baby the gypsy lied So when you look at me you better look hard and look twice Is that me baby or just a brilliant disguise? Submitted by: andy
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Music Performer Nicknames:
Known informally as: The Boss. Submitted by: Robert D. Arndt Jr.
Known informally as: The Boss. Submitted by: Darby Hen
Song Titles Not Used as Lyrics:
Song Name | Comments & Submitter Name |
| "The Wrestler" | Have you ever seen a one trick pony in the field so happy and free? If you've ever seen a one trick pony then you've seen me - Dodd Harris |
New Band Names:
New Name | Why It's Better | Submitter Name |
| Bruce Stringbean | He is kinda tall. | Gigi |
| Bruce Fallsteen | His "Glory Days" are definitely over. | ole |
New Song Names:
Original Song Name | New Song Name | Submitter Name |
| "Gaga's Room" | "Candy's Room" | Mickey D. |
| "Incident on Independence Blvd." | "Incident on 57th Street" | Mickey D. |
| "Does This Bus Stop at 41st Street?" | "Does This Bus Stop at 82nd Street?" | Mickey D. |
| "Burp In The USA" | "Born In The USA" | Rich |
| "Lynched By The KKK" | "Born In The USA" | Steve Livingston |
Literally Impossible Song Titles:
Song/Performer | Comment | Submitter Name |
| "Thunder Road," | There is no road made out of thunder | Rich |
| "Hungry Heart," | Sorry Bruce, Hearts cannot be hungry | Tasha Yar |
| "I'm On Fire," | If so, how the hell are you still singing in tune? | Denise |
| "Dead Man Walkin'," | Dead men can't walk | rocky |
Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:
Song & Band Name | Song & Band Name | |
| "Drive My Car," The Beatles | "Pink Cadillac," Bruce Springsteen | |
| "Which Way Are You Going?," Jim Croce | "I'm Goin' Down," Bruce Springsteen | |
| "Lights Out," Peter Wolf | "Dancing In The Dark," Bruce Springsteen | |
| "Dance Tonight," Lucy Pearl | "Dancing In The Dark," Bruce Springsteen | |
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Remove a Letter From a Song Title:
"Two Aces" originally "Two Faces"
Josh
"Working On A Ream" originally "Working On A Dream"
The Boss uses the copy machine?
Cape Canaveral Lavigne
"Over Me" originally "Cover Me"
Serafina
"Hungry Heat" originally "Hungry Heart"
Lydia Helton
"This Hard Lad" originally "This Hard Land"
Millie Verst
There are additional song titles with a letter removed available.
Add a Letter to a Song Title:
"The Prince You Pay" originally "The Price You Pay"
Eric
"Bjorn In The USA" originally "Born In The USA"
My Swedish friend is traveling.
Ed
"The Rinsing" originally "The Rising"
Serafina
"Boron In The U.S.A." originally "Born In The U.S.A."
The chemical element
Serafina
"Cover Men" originally "Cover Me"
No One In Particular
There are additional song titles with a letter added available.
Change a Letter:
"Glory Ways" originally "Glory Days"
Naomi Swanson
"Working On A Dread" originally "Working On A Dream"
Taylor Swift Kick In The Pants
"Glory Pays" originally "Glory Days"
Mallory
"Lancing In The Dark" originally "Dancing In The Dark"
Even for The Boss, not best time for lancing.
rebecca
"Adam Raised A Chin" originally "Adam Raised A Cain"
Jane Farnsworth
There are additional song titles with a letter changed available.
Recordings:
Nov 25
"Rusty Car" by Malcolm Higgins and Professor Incubus
a parody of "Hungry Heart" by Bruce Springsteen
Sorry, I had to edit out a mistake on the recording and re-upload it to soundclick. I was shocked and saddened to find out that Malcolm Higgins - one of AmIRight.com's most talented parody lyricists had passed away. As a tribute to him, I recorded some of the songs that he wrote. I hope that these songs go to #1 on Soundclick and Malcolm can look down from the heavens and smile.
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(Comments)
This is NOT AN AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL SONG! I have never... well, I haven't, err... I didn't... ok. I can't lie. I did most of these. Even the lemon square incident where I added 2 cups of baking soda instead of 2 table spoons. It isn't too bad. You get used to it after a while.
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Oct 16
"Dangling In The Dark" by Kristof Robertson
a parody of "Dancing In The Dark" by Bruce Springsteen
Song Parody Lyrics:
Original Song Name | Parody Song Name | Parody Author |
| "We Take Care Of Our Own" | "Three Came, Crapped On The Lawn" | Peter Andersson a.k.a K1chyd |
| "Born To Run" | "Born To Munch (Tarrare's Theme)" | Hu's On First |
| "Born In The USA" | "Lord In the USA" | Pol Potlatch |
| "I'm On Fire" | "I'm A Friar" | Hu's On First |
| "Born in the USA" | "Porn in the USA" | Hu's On First |
| "Born in the USA" | "Ordnance at Baltic Sea" | Susanna Viljanen |
| "Born in the U.S.A." | "Gore in the U.S.A." | Robert D. Arndt Jr. |
| "Dancing in the Dark" | "Shooting in the Dark" | Robert D. Arndt Jr. |
| "Dancing In the Dark" | "If Bruce Springsteen Wrote "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald"" | Michael Pacholek |
| "Thunder Road" | "Blunder Road" | Dan Creeden |
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Songs for Commercials, That Haven't Been Done Yet:
Song Name | Product | Submittor |
| If I Should Fall Behind | Learndirect | pickle |
| Born To Run | Nike Running Shoes | Mark Silverman |
| Prove It All Night | Viagra | LANTY |
| I'm On Fire | Fire Brigade | Susanna Viljanen |
| Pink Cadillac | Automobile | Da Phoenix |
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Bad Choices for On Hold Music:
Song Name | Company/Organization | Submittor |
| I'm On Fire | Any practitioner of pyrotechnical arts | Raphael |
| Dancing In The Dark | Electric Company | little Jen |
| I'm On Fire | Hospital Burn Unit | Fbug |
| Pay Me My Money Down | The estate of Ken Lay | Paris Hilton Is On Fire |
| I'm On Fire | Pyromaniacs Anonymous | Jeffrey Hope |
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Songs for Duets, That Haven't Been Done Yet:
First Band/Song Name | Second Band/Song Name | New Song Name | Submittor |
| Geek USA The Smashing Pumpkins | Born In The USA Bruce Springsteen | Born In The Geek USA Great | Karl |
| Dancing On The Ceiling Lionel Richie | Dancing In The Dark Bruce Springsteen | Dancing On The Ceiling, In The Dark Fun, but ... SCARY!!! | Chowder |
| You Should Be Dancing The Bee Gees | Dancing In The Dark Bruce Springsteen | You Should Be Dancing In The Dark Because you really are that awful | Edward |
| You Make Me Feel Like Dancing Leo Sayer | Dancing In The Dark Bruce Springsteen | You Make Me Feel LIke Dancing In The Dark | Edward |
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If Groups Combined, Their Names Might Be:
Buffalo Springsteen
Buffalo Springfield combined with Bruce Springsteen
Submitted By: Grace
Yngwie Springsteen
Yngwie Malmsteen combined with Bruce Springsteen
Submitted By: Martha Hankins
Bruce Stingsteen
Sting combined with Bruce Springsteen
Submitted By: Ed
Dusty Springsteen
Dusty Springfield combined with Bruce Springsteen
No doubt "Son Of A Preacher Man" will be dropped from the set.
Submitted By: neptunevsmars
There are additional Bruce Springsteen Combined Groups that haven't been done yet available.
Misheard Lyrics:
"Bishop Danced"
Misheard Lyrics: Well, maverick daddy got a one-night bride
Original Lyrics: Well, maverick daddy got a one-eyed bride
| "The Fever"
Misheard Lyrics: I got the fever for your love
Original Lyrics: I got the fever for the girl
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"Wild Billy's Circus Story"
Misheard Lyrics: run alone oh son small and higher down
Original Lyrics: runnin' home to some small Ohio town
| "Bishop Danced"
Misheard Lyrics: fat Jack, bacon fat, early in the morning
Original Lyrics: flapjacks, make 'em fat, early in the morning
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Misheard Lyrics Stories:
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"Downbound Train"
Misheard Lyrics: Now I swing a sledge hammer on a railroad gang
Knocking down them cross ties; working hand to ham Original Lyrics: Now I swing a sledge hammer on a railroad gang
Knocking down them cross ties; working in the rain |
Story about this misheard lyric by: Elvis Lives in Bruce Springsteen When I saw Bruce and the E-Streeters live in 1999 they surprised us by playing this gem. I still had a rough time discerning what Bruce said in these lines. Good thing most of his albums have lyrics enclosed. They kind of serve as English - New Jersey / New Jersey translation guides ; ) Now if R.E.M. would do us the same service more often! |
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Song Parody Fragments:
"Dancing in the Dark"
Better Lyrics:
Cain's a bad liar
Tried to keep all of us in the dark
Now under fire
Is sexual harassment just the start???
Tried to keep all of us in the dark
Now under fire
Is sexual harassment just the start???
Original Lyrics:
You can't start a fire
You can't start a fire without a spark
This gun's for hire
even if we're just dancing in the dark
You can't start a fire without a spark
This gun's for hire
even if we're just dancing in the dark
Submitted by: Robert D. Arndt Jr.
"Dancing in the Dark"
Better Lyrics:
Change desire
Wall Street it's time for a brand new start
No need for ire
just because we're protesting after dark
Wall Street it's time for a brand new start
No need for ire
just because we're protesting after dark
Original Lyrics:
You can't start a fire
You can't start a fire without a spark
This gun's for hire
even if we're just dancing in the dark
You can't start a fire without a spark
This gun's for hire
even if we're just dancing in the dark
Submitted by: Robert D. Arndt Jr.
"broken radio"
Better Lyrics:
homosapien
Original Lyrics:
broken radio
Submitted by: white trash
Repetitive Song Lyrics:
"American Skin (41 Shots)"
The Repetitive Lyrics: 41 shots
Why They're Repetitive: He keeps interjecting "41 shots" over and over again.
Submitted by: They Call Him Bruce
| "Land of Hope and Dreams"
The Repetitive Lyrics: This train has whores and gamblers
This train ... Why They're Repetitive: Several lines start off with "this train". He keeps saying those two words again and again...
Submitted by: They Call Him Bruce
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Nonsensical Song Lyrics:
"I'm On Fire"
The Nonsensical Lyrics: At night I wake up with the sheets soaking wet
Why They're Nonsensical: Every time I hear this line I think Bruce Springsteen wet the bed. Isn't he a little too old to be wetting his sheets? lol
Submitted by: Liz
| "Hungry Heart"
The Nonsensical Lyrics: Everybody's got a hungry heart.
Why They're Nonsensical: Only the stomach can feel hunger. The heart can feel love, lust, and loneliness, but not hunger, Bruce!
Submitted by: sXe LeXi 5X2
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Misrhymed Song Lyrics:
"Born To Run"
The Misrhymed Lyrics: Wendy let me in I wanna be your friend
I wanna guard your dreams and visions Just wrap your legs round these velvet rims and strap your hands across my engines Why They're Misrhymed: since when does 'visions ' rhyme with 'engines'. ? as I reviewed the lyrics, I found a whole bunch of misrhymes in this song, but this is the craziest one.
Submitted by: GOLLUM
| "Trouble River"
The Misrhymed Lyrics: I woke up last night, shakin'
Shakin' from a dream That all I seen was smiling faces Staring back at me Why They're Misrhymed: Besides the fact that this verse doesn't really make sense to me, 'dream' and 'me' do not rhyme. I like Bruce Springsteen, but his songs have a lot of words like this that almost rhyme but don't.
Submitted by: Da Phoenix
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Insulting Song Lyrics:
"Thunder road"
The Insulting Lyrics: You ain't a beauty, but hey you're alright Oh and that's alright with me
Why They're Insulting: What an #$%hole
Submitted by: Bunny
| "Pink Cadillac"
The Insulting Lyrics: You may wonder how come I love you
When you get on my nerves like you do ...I love you for your pink Cadillac Why They're Insulting: Springsteen is basically saying that he doesn't love this woman at all, he just likes her car. It's an awesome song, though.
Submitted by: Monique
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Inappropriate Song Lyrics:
"I'm On Fire"
The Inappropriate Lyrics: Hey little girl is your daddy home? did he go and leave you all alone? I've got a bad desire oh oh oh I'm on fire. tell me now baby is he good to you and can he do to you the things I don't do I can take you higher oh oh oh I'm on fire.
Why They're Inappropriate: Never pictured the boss as one for pedophilia, but a literal reading of this song sounds as if he's in competition with a young girl's father for her, um, favors. an 11 out of 10 on the disturbing scale.
Submitted by: Boo Radley
| "Darlington County"
The Inappropriate Lyrics: Our Pa's each own one of the World Trade Centers.
For a kiss and a smile, I'll give mine all to you. Why They're Inappropriate: Before 9-11-01, these were really good lyrics. A great pick up line for the unsuspecting girl, but now, I guess the Boss will have to find a different landmark to add into that space.
Submitted by: TC
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Dated Song Lyrics:
"57 Channels (And Nothing On)"
The Dated Lyrics: 57 channels and nothing on
Why They're Dated: This song hit in 1992. Now with certain cable TV deals you get much more than 57 channels, but still a lot of trash!
Submitted by: Pink Crane
| "Darlington County"
The Dated Lyrics: Our Pa's each own one of the World Trade Centers.
Why They're Dated: Unfortunately, both of the World Trade Centers were destroyed on 9/11/2001.
Submitted by: helena
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Dirty Song Lyrics:
"Redheaded woman"
The Dirty Lyrics: Well listen up stud
Your life's been wasted Til you've got down on your knees and tasted A red headed woman Why They're Dirty: Listen to the boss! Redheads are tasty!
Submitted by: Fredrik Sørlie
| "I'm On Fire"
The Dirty Lyrics: At nigh I wake up with the sheets soaking wet.
Why They're Dirty: "the Boss" either has a bladder control or chicken choking problem big time.
Submitted by: Kenneth Besselman
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Song Lyrics That Name Check Celebrities:
"57 Channels (And Nothin' On)"
The Lyrics: So I bought a .44 Magnum with solid steel cast
And in the great spirit of Elvis, I just let it blast Who They Mention: Bruce is referring to an infamous incident where Elvis Presley shot out a television screen because he didn't like the program on at the time.
Submitted by: Martha Hankins
| "Thunder Road"
The Lyrics: Roy Orbison sang for the lonely
Hey it's me and I want you only Who They Mention: Roy Orbison
Submitted by: Cat
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Song Lyrics That Mention Brand Name Products:
"Open All Night"
The Lyrics: I met Wanda when she was employed behind the counter at the route 60 Bob's Big Boy
Fried chicken on the front seat, she's sittin' in my lap We're wipin' our fingers on a Texaco roadmap Product Brand Name: Bob's Big Boy
Texaco Submitted by: Tania WYEP
| "One Step Up"
The Lyrics: Went out and hopped in my old Ford
Hit the engine but she ain't turning Product Brand Name: Ford Motors
Submitted by: Mickey D.
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Song Lyrics That Mention Other Songs:
"Dancing In The Dark"
The Song Lyrics: I need a love reaction, come on baby, gimme just one look
Song They Mention: "Just One Look" by Doris Troy
Submitted by: John
| "Human Touch"
The Song Lyrics: Ain't no mercy on the streets of this town
Song They Mention: "No Mercy" by Cheap Trick
Submitted by: Mickey D.
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Scary Song Lyrics:
"Santa Claus is Coming to Town"
The Lyrics: He sees you when you're sleeping, He knows when you're awake. He knows if you've been bad or good, So you better be good for goodness sake, You better be good for goodness sake.
Why: It seems that Santa Claus is more like Big Brother. He knows Everything! Great way to scare the children on the Holidays!
Submitted by: Paul Warren
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Song Title Space Change:
"Grow In Up" originally "Growin' Up"
Submitted by: Sutch
"Hum Ant Ouch!" originally "Human Touch"
What an ant does when The Boss steps on it?
Submitted by: Peter
"Prove I Tall Night" originally "Prove It All Night"
Okay, The Boss you're tall tonight!
Submitted by: Peter
"A Dam Raised a Cain" originally "Adam Raised a Cain"
Submitted by: Sutch
Band Name Anagrams:
Nicer Bees Sting Rub Submitted by: Peter
Creep brings tunes Submitted by: Optimus Lime
Teens bring Spruce Submitted by: jiduns
Song Title Anagrams:
"See Nut Pop" originally "One Step Up"
Submitted by: Lauryn Canna
"Use Pen Top" originally "One Step Up"
Submitted by: Lauryn Canna
"Set Pup One" originally "One Step Up"
Submitted by: Lauryn Canna
"Pet Nose Up" originally "One Step Up"
Submitted by: Lauryn Canna
"Open Setup" originally "One Step Up"
Submitted by: Lauryn Canna
There are additional Song Title Anagrams available.
Real Places Mentioned in Songs:
"4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)"
The Lyrics: And me, I got tired of hanging around in them dusty arcades
Bangin' them pleasure machines Why: And just what may those "pleasure machines" happen to be, Bruce? Hmmmm........
Submitted by: I Got Pac - Man Fever
| "Hungry Heart"
The Lyrics: Got a wife and kids in Baltimore jack
I went out for a ride and I never went back Why: Baltimore, MD
Submitted by: Rychendroll
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Songs That Are Banned:
"Born In the U.S.A. (album)"
the album cover got criticism from some pundits because the picture focuses on Bruce's jeans - IOW, the picture zeros in on his fanny. Also because Bruce is standing in front of a giant U.S. flag (and he's facing it, we only see him from the rear), some nimrods suggested that he was taking a whizz on Old Glory. Just because you were born in the U.S.A. doesn't mean you have any sence.
Submitted by: Dancer In the Dark
Super Long Pop Songs:
"Jungleland" Length: 9:33
From the clssic 1975 album, "Born To Run". Considered one of Springsteen's greatest songs, it is an epic tale of gang violence. It's been used towards the end of Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band's concerts.
Submitted by: boss
"Rosalita" Length: 7:04
Bruce Springsteen's 2nd Album contains songs that are 4+ minutes, but this upbeat love song stands out as being one of the best Springsteen songs out there.
Submitted by: Paul Warren
Song Title Acrostics:
MOTH: "Mansion On The Hill"
Submitted by: Brian Kelly
MOTH: "Mansion On The Hill"
Submitted by: Meredith Corpening
COY: "Crush On You"
Submitted by: Meredith Corpening
SOP: "Streets Of Philadelphia"
Sop: Piece of bread soaked in some liquid.
Submitted by: Peter
Song Title Spoonerisms:
"Patted" originally "Trapped"
Submitted by: The Boss
"Two-Man Hutch" originally "Human Touch"
Submitted by: Rocky
Upbeat Songs With Depressing Lyrics:
"Glory Days"
The Lyrics: Glory days, well they pass you by. Glory days, in a wink of a young girl's eye. Glory days.
Why: These people in the song talk about their past and how dull their life is now as they drink.
Submitted by: Paul Warren
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Names as a Word Bank:
Creep brings tunes Submitted by: Optimus Lime
Band Name Spoonerisms:
Spruce Bingsteen originally "Bruce Springsteen"
Submitted by: Jimsdun
Spring Brucesteen originally "Bruce Springsteen"
That's a weird name for a rock singer!
Submitted by: Pipeye
Spruce Bringsteen originally "Bruce Springsteen"
Submitted by: Rocky
Spruce Bringsteen originally "Bruce Springsteen"
Submitted by: Peter
Hidden Tracks:
"She Broke the Mold"
After "The Devil's Arcade" which is the 11th and supposedly last track on his latest album, Magic, there is a 12th track. I'm assuming that's the title of the song.
Submitted by: JD
Hidden Messages:
"Glory Days"
As the song starts to wind down guitarist Little Steven Van Zandt shouts out "Watch out, b*tch!", then Bruce kicks in with his "Alright!" and so forth.
Submitted by: Drink Til I Get My Fill
What A Band is Best Known For (aside from their music):
"Politcal Views"
Bruce Springsteen has always been a Democrat. He supported John Kerry in 2004 and even when Reagan wanted to use "Born in the U.S.A." for his 1984 re-election...Springsteen said no. He (Springsteen) also spoke-out about the War in Iraq as well.
Submitted by: Paul Warren
"Bandannas"
During his "Born In The U.S.A." days Bruce wore a red bandanna
Submitted by: Celeste
Music With a Warning Label:
"Devils and Dust"
There's the track "Reno" which is a story about someone who visits a flophouse in Reno. The hooker names her prices for certain sex acts ( you pay more to put it "up the *ss"). Then there's a reference to fellatio (maybe). In either case there's no "Parental Advisory" emblem on the CD but on the back cover there is a brief warning statement that says there's "adult content".
Submitted by: They Call Him Bruce
Movies Named After Song Titles:
"Point Blank"
John Boorman's 1967 classic
Submitted by: Sutch
"Atlantic City"
Louis Malle's 1980 classic
Submitted by: Sutch
"Badlands"
Terrence Malick's 1973 classic
Submitted by: Sutch
"Thunder Road"
1958 movie featuring Robert Mitchum
Submitted by: Paul Warren
