Land of Hope and Dreams

Bruce Springsteen

About Land of Hope and Dreams

"Land of Hope and Dreams" is a 1999 song written by Bruce Springsteen and performed by Springsteen and the E Street Band. After being performed on tour and released on multiple live albums, a studio recording was released for the first time on Wrecking Ball in 2012. The song was written prior to the 1999–2000 E Street Band reunion tour, and appeared on the Live in New York City album from that tour. It was also used as the theme song of the MLB on TBS coverage for the postseason in the 2012 Major League Baseball season.  


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Oh oh this train, I'm riding this train
Don't you wanna ride 
(This train)
Oh get on, get on  (this train)

Grab your ticket and your suitcase
Thunder's rolling down the tracks
You don't know where you're goin' now
But you know you won't be back
Darlin' if you're weary
Lay your head upon my chest
We'll take what we can carry
And we'll leave the rest

Big wheels rolling through fields
Where sunlight streams
Meet me in a land of hope and dreams

I will provide for you
And I'll stand by your side
You'll need a good companion
For this part of the ride
Leave behind your sorrows
Let this day be the last
Tomorrow there'll be sunshine
And all this darkness past

Big wheels roll through fields
Where sunlight streams
Meet me in a land of hope and dreams

This train carries saints and sinners
This train carries losers and winners
This train carries whores and gamblers
This train carries lost souls
I said, this train dreams will not be thwarted
This train faith will be rewarded
This train hear the steel wheels singin'
This train bells of freedom ringin'

This train carries saints and sinners
This train carries losers and winners
This train carries whores and gamblers
This train carries lost souls
I said, this train carries broken-hearted
This train thieves and sweet souls departed
This train carries fools and kings
This train, all aboard 

I said, this train dreams will not be thwarted
This train faith will be rewarded
This train hear the steel wheels singin'
This train bells of freedom ringin'

Come on this train
People get ready
You don't need no ticket
All you got do is just get on board 
On board this train
This train, people get ready
You don't need no ticket (oh I know you don't)
You don't need no ticket you just get on board (people get ready) 
You just thank the Lord (people get ready) 

Come on this train (people get ready)

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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, Curtis Mayfield

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11 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Land of Hope and Dreams" is a song by American singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen, popularly recognized as "The Boss."
Album Placement
Initially, the song was not included in any of Springsteen's studio albums. It was primarily performed in concerts during the late '90s and early 2000s. However, a studio version of the song was later included in Springsteen's 2012 album, "Wrecking Ball."
Live Debut
"Land of Hope and Dreams" was first performed live during the E Street Band's "Reunion Tour" in 1999.
Song Inspiration
The song's lyrics reflect influence from gospel music traditions and the imagery of the "freedom train," a symbolic representation in African American culture in the post-Civil War era.
Track Length
The song has a running time of 6:58 minutes, making it one of Springsteen's longer compositions.
Notable Recordings
A live version of "Land of Hope and Dreams" is also included in the album "Live in New York City" (2001).
Cultural References
One of Springsteen's most politically resonant songs, "Land of Hope and Dreams" has been interpreted as an egalitarian vision of the American dream, with its refrain of "This train..." carrying everyone without discrimination.
Musical Style
Its musical style combines sounds from rock, soul, and gospel music, showcasing Springsteen's versatility as a songwriter.
Unique Features
The song is known for its lengthy instrumental outro, which incorporates part of "People Get Ready," a song by The Impressions.
Use in Media
After its release, "Land of Hope and Dreams" has been used in several key moments in media and TV broadcasts, including NBC's coverage of the 2012 Summer Olympics, and as the credits song for the 2020 documentary film, "The Way I See It."
Tribute
The studio version of the song features a saxophone part by Clarence Clemons, a long-time member of Springsteen's E Street Band, who passed away in 2011. This posthumous feature serves as a tribute to Clemons.

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