Dancing in the Dark
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Bruce Springsteen
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I get up in the evenin' And I ain't got nothin' to say I come home in the mornin' I go to bed feelin' the same way I ain't nothin' but tired Man, I'm just tired and bored with myself Hey there, baby, I could use just a little help 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 dancin' in the dark Messages keeps gettin' clearer Radio's on and I'm movin' 'round my place I check my look in the mirror Wanna change my clothes, my hair, my face Man, I ain't gettin' nowhere I'm just livin' in a dump like this There's somethin' happenin' somewhere Baby, I just know that there is 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 dancin' in the dark You sit around gettin' older There's a joke here somewhere and it's on me I'll shake this world off my shoulders Come on, baby, this laugh's on me Stay on the streets of this town And they'll be carvin' you up alright They say you gotta stay hungry Hey baby, I'm just about starvin' tonight I'm dyin' for some action I'm sick of sittin' 'round here tryin' to write this book I need a love reaction Come on now, baby, gimme just one look You can't start a fire Sittin' 'round cryin' over a broken heart This gun's for hire Even if we're just dancin' in the dark You can't start a fire Worryin' about your little world fallin' apart This gun's for hire Even if we're just dancin' in the dark Even if we're just dancin' in the dark Even if we're just dancin' in the dark Even if we're just dancin' in the dark Hey baby
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Written by: Bruce Springsteen
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12 facts about this song
Album"Dancing in the Dark" is the leading single from Bruce Springsteen's seventh studio album, "Born in the U.S.A.", released in 1984.
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Chart SuccessThe song peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Springsteen's highest-charting single to date.
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Grammy NominationIn 1985, "Dancing in the Dark" was nominated for a Record of the Year Grammy.
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InspirationThe song was written after Springsteen's manager, Jon Landau, pushed him to write a "hit" for his upcoming album.
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Music VideoThe iconic music video features a young Courteney Cox, later known for her role in the sitcom Friends, selected from the audience to dance with Springsteen on stage.
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Record SalesThe single sold over one million copies in the U.S. alone, earning a Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Awarded Spot in Rock and Roll Hall of FameIn 1995, it was included in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.
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MTV Video Music Awards"Dancing in the Dark" won the Best Stage Performance in a Video at the inaugural 1984 MTV Video Music Awards.
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U.K SuccessDespite its widespread U.S success, the track did not initially fare well in the United Kingdom, eventually though over time it did peak at No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Cultural Impact"Dancing in the Dark" has been covered by numerous artists and bands, signifying its impact and influence on the music industry. Some notable covers are done by artists like Tegan and Sara and Hot Chip.
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CreationThe recording of the song was done at Power Station, located in New York.
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Bruce's FrustrationReportedly, Springsteen created the song out of frustration after a long day in the studio. The lyrics reflect his struggle to write a hit and his feeling of isolation despite his fame.
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