High Hopes

Bruce Springsteen

About High Hopes

"High Hopes" is a song that was recorded by American musicians Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band during their 1995 Greatest Hits sessions and eventually released on the Blood Brothers (EP) in 1996. The song was written and originally recorded in 1985 by Tim Scott McConnell. on his album High Lonesome Sound. The song was also released on a record with McConnell's band The Havalinas in 1990.


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1996
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One, two!
Whoa!

Monday mornin' runs to Sunday night
A scream slow me down before the new year dies
Won't take much to kill a lovin' smile
And every mother with a baby cryin' in her arms, singin'
Give me help, give me strength
Give a soul a night of fearless sleep
Give me love, give me peace
Don't you know these days you pay for everything
Got high hopes
I got high hopes
I got high hopes
I got high hopes

Yeah comin' from the city, comin' from the wild
I see a breathless army breakin' like a cloud
They're gonna smother love, they're gonna shoot your hopes
Before the meek inherit they'll learn to hate themselves
Give me help, give me strength
Give a soul a night of fearless sleep
Give me love, give me peace
Don't you know these days you pay for everything
Got high hopes
I got high hopes
I got high hopes
Yeah, I got high hopes
Roy!
Got high hopes
Yeah, I got high hopes
I got high hopes
I got high hopes

Yeah so tell me someone now, what's the price
I wanna buy some time and maybe live my life
I wanna have a wife, I wanna have some kids
I wanna look in their eyes and know they'll stand a chance

Give me help, give me strength
Give a soul a night of fearless sleep
Give me love, give me peace
Don't you know these days you pay for everything
High hopes
Got high hopes
I got high hopes
Yeah, I got high hopes
Break!
High hopes
I got high hopes
Yeah, I got high hopes
I got high hopes
Yiiii, (I got) high hopes
Yeah, high hopes
Whoa, high hopes
High hopes
Yeah, well, I got high hopes
Yiiii, got high hopes
Yeah, high hopes
Yeah, (I got) high hopes
Yeah, high hopes
Yeah, I got high hopes
High hopes

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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: TIMOTHY SCOTT MCCONNELL

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Songwriter
"High Hopes" is not originally a song by Bruce Springsteen, but he released his own version of it. The song was initially written and performed by Tim Scott McConnell in 1987.
Album
Bruce Springsteen's version of "High Hopes" is the title track of his eighteenth studio album, released in 2014.
Previous Covers
Before recording "High Hopes" for the 2014 album, Springsteen and the E Street Band initially covered the song during their 1995 'Ghost of Tom Joad Tour'. This version was eventually included in the album “Blood Brother EP”.
Critical Reception
“High Hopes” as a whole received a mixed response from critics. Some hailed the album for its fresh and vibrant sound, while others felt the collection lacked consistency and strong thematic links.
Featuring Artists
The album version of "High Hopes" features Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello, offering a distinctive guitar sound unique to the song.
Live Performances
Despite the song's title being used for the album, "High Hopes" was rarely played during the album’s promotional tour.
Chart Performance
The song "High Hopes" did relatively well on the charts. In Belgium, the song peaked at number 2 on the Ultratop 50 Wallonia chart, while in the USA, it peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs.
Music Video
The music video for "High Hopes" was released in January 2014 and was filmed in various locations including New South Wales and the Hunter Region in Australia.
Song's Theme
Although a cover, Springsteen's rendition of "High Hopes" is said to fit well with his other works, highlighting themes of resilience, struggle, and the desire for a better future,
Historical Legacy
Despite mixed reviews, the album "High Hopes" and its title track have secured their place in Springsteen's legacy, marking a willingness to experiment and reimagine previous works.

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