Point Blank
Bruce Springsteen
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Do you still say your prayers little darlin' Do you go to bed at night Prayin' that tomorrow, everything will be alright But tomorrow's fall in number In number one by one You wake up and you're dying You don't even know what from Well they shot you point blank You been shot in the back Baby point blank you been fooled this time Little girl that's a fact Right between the eyes, baby, point blank Right between the pretty lies that they tell Little girl you fell You grew up where young girls they grow up fast You took what you were handed and left behind what was asked But what they asked baby wasn't right You didn't have to live that life, I was gonna be your Romeo you were gonna be my Juliet These days you don't wait on Romeo's You wait on that welfare check And on all the pretty things that you can't ever have And on all the promises That always end up point blank, shot between the eyes Point blank like little white lies you tell to ease the pain You're walkin' in the sights, girl of point blank And it's one false move and baby the lights go out Once I dreamed we were together again Baby you and me Back home in those old clubs the way we used to be We were standin' at the bar It was hard to hear The band was playin' loud and you were shoutin' somethin' in my ear You pulled my jacket off and as the drummer counted four You grabbed my hand and pulled me out on the floor You just stood there and held me, then you started dancin' slow And as I pulled you tighter I swore I'd never let you go Well I saw you last night down on the avenue Your face was in the shadows but I knew that it was you You were standin' in the doorway out of the rain You didn't answer when I called out your name You just turned, and then you looked away Like just another stranger waitin' to get blown away Point blank, right between the eyes Point blank, right between the pretty lies you fell Point blank, shot right through the heart Yea point blank, you've been twisted up till you've become just another part of it Point blank, you're walkin' in the sights Point blank, livin' one false move just one false move away Point blank, they caught you in their sights Point blank, did you forget how to love, Girl, did you forget how to fight. Point blank they must have shot you in the head 'Cause point blank Bang bang baby you're dead.
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Written by: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"Point Blank" is a song from Bruce Springsteen's fifth studio album, "The River," released in 1980.
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SongwritersBruce Springsteen himself is the sole songwriter of the song "Point Blank."
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Lyrical MeaningThe song talks about the shattered dreams and lost love of a woman who was gunned down, metaphorically speaking "point blank," that can also signify the harsh reality of life.
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Inspirational SourceIt is speculated that Springsteen took inspiration from the noirish mystery thriller film "Point Blank," released in 1967, starring Lee Marvin.
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Album ThemeThe song aligns with the themes of the album revolving around love, frustration, dreams, and the working-class struggles in America, presenting a more serious tone compared to his previous work.
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Live Performances"Point Blank" is a regularly featured song at Springsteen's live concerts and is often accompanied by extended introductions.
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ReceptionMany critics praised "Point Blank" as one of the standout tracks on the album for its captivating story, riveting lyrics, and Springsteen's emotive performance.
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Other PerformancesDespite its melancholia, "Point Blank" was performed on the jubilant "No Nukes" benefit gig in 1979, creating a deeper impact on the audience.
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Cover VersionThe song was covered by the Scooter Lee band and included on their 1999 album "Moving On."
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InstrumentationThe song has a piano-based introduction and features significant contributions from the E-Street band member Danny Federici on organ.
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Emotional Depth"Point Blank" is generally acknowledged amongst the fans as one of Springsteen's most poignant and heartbreaking songs.
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Song LengthWith a duration of more than six minutes, "Point Blank" is one of the longest songs on 'The River.'
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