Waitin' on a Sunny Day

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Bruce Springsteen

About Waitin' on a Sunny Day

"Waitin' on a Sunny Day" is a song by Bruce Springsteen that was first released in a recording with the E Street Band on his 2002 album The Rising. Although the song was not released as a single in the United States, it was released as a single in Europe, and was a hit in Sweden.


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2010
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Well, we bursted out of class
Had to get away from those fools
We learned more from a three-minute record, baby
Than we ever learned in school
Tonight I hear the neighborhood drummer sound
I can feel my heart begin to pound
You say you're tired and you just want to close your eyes
And follow your dreams down

Well, we made a promise we swore we'd always remember
No retreat, baby, no surrender
Like soldiers in the winter's night
With a vow to defend
No retreat, baby, no surrender

Well, now young faces grow sad and old
And hearts of fire grow cold
We swore blood brothers against the wind
Now I'm ready to grow young again
And hear your sister's voice calling us home
Across the open yards
Well maybe we'll cut someplace of our own
With these drums and these guitars

'Cause we made a promise we swore we'd always remember
No retreat, baby, no surrender
Blood brothers in the stormy night
With a vow to defend
No retreat, baby, no surrender

Now on the street tonight the lights grow dim
The walls of my room are closing in
There's a war outside still raging
You say it ain't ours anymore to win
I want to sleep beneath
Peaceful skies in my lover's bed
With a wide open country in my eyes
And these romantic dreams in my head

Once we made a promise we swore we'd always remember
No retreat, baby, no surrender
Blood brothers in a stormy night
With a vow to defend
No retreat, baby, no surrender
No retreat, baby, no surrender

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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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10 facts about this song

Release & Album
"Waitin' on a Sunny Day" is a song by American musician Bruce Springsteen, taken from his twelfth studio album, "The Rising", that was released in 2002.
Song Composition
The song features a joyous and upbeat rhythm highly influenced by the pop/rock style Springsteen is known for. The track is written from the perspective of a man waiting for happier times, reflected in its metaphorical 'sunny day'.
Critical Reception
"Waitin' on a Sunny Day", despite not being a single in the United States, ended up being one of Springsteen's better-known songs amongst recent material.
Live Performances
Springsteen often lets the audience sing some of the song during live performances and he has also been noted to bring children onto stage to sing portions of the song.
Music Video
The popular music video for the song, directed by Chris Hilson and featuring black and white shots of Springsteen in Asbury Park, NJ, was released in 2003.
Chart Performance
Although the song was released as a single in several countries, it turned out to be a moderate chart success, hitting the Top 20 in countries like the Netherlands and the UK.
Album Theme
The album "The Rising" reflected Springsteen's response to the September 11 attacks. While "Waitin' on a Sunny Day" is one of the album's breezier tracks, it is somewhat shaded by the overarching theme of the album.
Song Credits
Springsteen was not only the singer but also the principal songwriter for "Waitin' on a Sunny Day", which has become a staple in his discography.
Song Meaning
The song's lyrics speak about a love that's lost but also the hope for a bright, sunny day–a metaphor for better times ahead.
Popularity Beyond the Charts
Despite not being one of Springsteen's highest-charting songs, "Waitin' on a Sunny Day" has remained a fan favorite and is often included in his live performances, demonstrating its enduring popularity.

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