And he left this OFF the Darkness on the Edge of Town Album? Are you freakin kidding me? How much of a perfectionist are you?? This is once where his insistence at perfection clouds his ability to see an amazing song. Because the Night is the other(s) song. Good lord Bruce...!
People don’t want their lives fixed. Nobody wants their problems solved. Their dramas. Their distractions. Their stories resolved. Their messed cleaned up. Because what would they have left? Just the big scary unknown.
@TVZ1 Oddly so am I recently. Been putting the live versions on a repeat playlist on Grooveshark to listen to before bed. Such a great songwriter. I've got a pretty good idea, but what does everyone think Bruce was referring to when he was writing this song? It's some variation on the "broken American dream" or just realizing how the world works, with the implied association of cynicism that likely accompanies such a realization.
@RedShipsofSpainAgain I think you're right about this song's meaning. I think too that even though Springsteen made a lot of money and did better than a lot of the people he left behind, he still had to sacrifice a lot and to an extent had to be someone he wasn't to get there.
I never really liked his music but this song is just awesome and is very touching and it does sum everyone life up it's a really sad but really good song
Jesus. What a passionate guy singing about the loss of innocence. Thank you Bruce for laying down the themes to so many of our lives. We love you for it.
What show is this from? And is it a DVD that can be bought.. I have everything by him but never saw this?? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you..
@Thejgman3 DVD is Live in New York City w/ E Street Band...2001 Madison Square Garden...Phenomenal Performance...I think probably the best I've ever seen of his & I have tons of his shows, commercial & bootleg...
Unbelievable Song by a truely great artist,the words in this song are beautiful and sum up currently the feelingsi'm going through a struggle to become what I want to be,Thanks Bruce I'm only 23 but this song will be with me forever.
Seriously. This man has saved my life through his music. Inspired me to be a musician etc. But when his songs play sometiimes I feel like time stops and hes describing every moment and feeling im having.. Then he can turn around and play a song that makes you laugh.. Brilliant.. Bruce Springsteen is the greatest "artist/writer" etc.. EVER.. Thank you Boss, Thank you..
the new DARKNESS box set is amazing but i have to say that i really love this version of "The Promise" - i like it much better than the "new" version.
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And he left this OFF the Darkness on the Edge of Town Album? Are you freakin kidding me? How much of a perfectionist are you?? This is once where his insistence at perfection clouds his ability to see an amazing song. Because the Night is the other(s) song. Good lord Bruce...!
drowning4sid 3 weeks ago
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drowning4sid 3 weeks ago
Incredible..
Linc931 1 month ago
Wow!
SirGerry2011 1 month ago
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The most touching and bittersweet song ever. I'm looking forward to his concert in Florence! Bruce, wait for me!!!
Aurybruce 1 month ago
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Aurybruce 1 month ago
Could someone can tell me the chords?? Thanksss
giupsygnoma88 3 months ago
Because the road of life, never knowing what's ahead IS the fun.
pascal7414 4 months ago
People don’t want their lives fixed. Nobody wants their problems solved. Their dramas. Their distractions. Their stories resolved. Their messed cleaned up. Because what would they have left? Just the big scary unknown.
iwantausernameful 4 months ago
My favorite bruce song, and its best, deepest, strongest version to me.
pascal7414 4 months ago
ok who was the numpty who disliked this song
mynormieful 5 months ago
lo dicevamo sempre... avremmo preso tutto, per poi gettarlo via...
Bruce Springsteen con questa canzone fa veramente stringere il cuore.
Grazie Bruce
GiulioMentuccia 7 months ago
Every single line in this song is loaded with emotion. I'm obsessed with it at the moment.
TVZ1 7 months ago
@TVZ1 Oddly so am I recently. Been putting the live versions on a repeat playlist on Grooveshark to listen to before bed. Such a great songwriter. I've got a pretty good idea, but what does everyone think Bruce was referring to when he was writing this song? It's some variation on the "broken American dream" or just realizing how the world works, with the implied association of cynicism that likely accompanies such a realization.
RedShipsofSpainAgain 6 months ago
@RedShipsofSpainAgain I think you're right about this song's meaning. I think too that even though Springsteen made a lot of money and did better than a lot of the people he left behind, he still had to sacrifice a lot and to an extent had to be someone he wasn't to get there.
TVZ1 6 months ago
"the broken dream"
greetings from Italy thepromise.it
ThePromiseTaranto 7 months ago
Breaking promises, we have all done it. Its a fight that you cant ever win. Quality
Darrenkaski 9 months ago
I never really liked his music but this song is just awesome and is very touching and it does sum everyone life up it's a really sad but really good song
13stonera 10 months ago
Jesus. What a passionate guy singing about the loss of innocence. Thank you Bruce for laying down the themes to so many of our lives. We love you for it.
Pleaver 10 months ago 2
one of my faves ever
DavidForthYT 11 months ago
This is everyone's life summed up.
snoutyman 11 months ago
What show is this from? And is it a DVD that can be bought.. I have everything by him but never saw this?? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you..
Thejgman3 11 months ago
@Thejgman3 DVD is Live in New York City w/ E Street Band...2001 Madison Square Garden...Phenomenal Performance...I think probably the best I've ever seen of his & I have tons of his shows, commercial & bootleg...
harhar58 11 months ago
I NEEDED MONEY SO I SOLD....FUCKING POET!...GREATEST SONGWRITER SINCE TOM WAITTS
coldworld99 11 months ago
SIMPLY THE GREATEST SONG EVER WRITTEN
coldworld99 11 months ago
bruce sings with heart!!!!!!
moorso72 11 months ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
retire already
Kath068 11 months ago
J. Landau - you were right: he WAS to become the future of rock & roll...
lolatulle 1 year ago
J. Landau - you were righ: he WAS to become the future of rock & roll...
lolatulle 1 year ago
He's always been my favorite/always will be. Nothing else needs to be said.
valeriesara 1 year ago
I just bought the newst album! Best album of 2010 imo!
ManvsMachine7 1 year ago
Unbelievable Song by a truely great artist,the words in this song are beautiful and sum up currently the feelingsi'm going through a struggle to become what I want to be,Thanks Bruce I'm only 23 but this song will be with me forever.
scotty7000 1 year ago 2
im so relieved that this video has no "dislikes". obviously we all know true music when we hear it
tryscoringmachine95 1 year ago 8
@tryscoringmachine95 How could anyone dislike this mate? a work of beauty, sensitivity and genius.
index1001 3 months ago
@tryscoringmachine95 u jynxed it
pgaquigz1125 3 months ago
@tryscoringmachine95 dont worry about dislikes...they are only attention seeking Dick Heads....
SirGerry2011 1 month ago
Seriously. This man has saved my life through his music. Inspired me to be a musician etc. But when his songs play sometiimes I feel like time stops and hes describing every moment and feeling im having.. Then he can turn around and play a song that makes you laugh.. Brilliant.. Bruce Springsteen is the greatest "artist/writer" etc.. EVER.. Thank you Boss, Thank you..
justingarman 1 year ago 3
Mr Dylan might have something to say about that though Bruce is close behind.
Says when he heard Dylan's Like A Rolling Stone on radio in moms car he knew what
he wanted to do.
FABERST 11 months ago
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FABERST 11 months ago
the new DARKNESS box set is amazing but i have to say that i really love this version of "The Promise" - i like it much better than the "new" version.
khan0890 1 year ago 2
du pur bonheur
MrManon07 1 year ago
Thanks for posting!!
noraview 1 year ago
It really... touches me:
"Inside I felt like I was carryin' the broken spirits
Of all the other ones who lost
When the promise is broken you go on living
But it steals something from down in your soul
Like when the truth is spoken and it don't make no difference
Something in your heart goes cold"
Bruce puts words to the feeling.
Calopteryx67 1 year ago 41
I LOVE YOU BRUCE.
BritishGentlemen 1 year ago
The Best - the Boss !!! Amazing
Patcoupe2010 1 year ago 2