Dancing in the Dark

Bruce Springsteen

About Dancing in the Dark

"Dancing in the Dark" is a song written and performed by American rock singer Bruce Springsteen. Adding uptempo synthesizer riffs to his sound for the first time, the song spent four weeks at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold over one million singles in the U. S. It was the first single released from his 1984 album Born in the U. S. A.; it became his biggest hit and helped to propel the album to become the best-selling album of his career.


Year:
1984
4:01
1,067 
#2

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I get up in the evening
And I ain't got nothing to say
I come home in the morning
I go to bed feeling the same way
I ain't nothing 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 dancing in the dark

Message keeps getting clearer
Radio's on and I'm moving 'round the place
I check my look in the mirror
I want to change my clothes, my hair, my face
Man I ain't getting nowhere
I'm just living in a dump like this
There's something happening 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 dancing in the dark

You sit around getting 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 carving you up alright
They say you gotta stay hungry
Hey baby I'm just about starving tonight
I'm dying for some action
I'm sick of sitting 'round here trying to write this book
I need a love reaction
Come on now baby gimme just one look

You can't start a fire sitting 'round crying over a broken heart
This gun's for hire
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
You can't start a fire worrying about your little world falling apart
This gun's for hire
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Hey baby

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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

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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.
Chart Success
The song peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Springsteen's highest-charting single to date.
Grammy Nomination
In 1985, "Dancing in the Dark" was nominated for a Record of the Year Grammy.
Inspiration
The song was written after Springsteen's manager, Jon Landau, pushed him to write a "hit" for his upcoming album.
Music Video
The 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.
Record Sales
The single sold over one million copies in the U.S. alone, earning a Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Awarded Spot in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In 1995, it was included in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.
MTV Video Music Awards
"Dancing in the Dark" won the Best Stage Performance in a Video at the inaugural 1984 MTV Video Music Awards.
U.K Success
Despite 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.
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.
Creation
The recording of the song was done at Power Station, located in New York.
Bruce's Frustration
Reportedly, 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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