High Hopes
Bruce Springsteen
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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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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.
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AlbumBruce Springsteen's version of "High Hopes" is the title track of his eighteenth studio album, released in 2014.
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Previous CoversBefore 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”.
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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.
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Featuring ArtistsThe album version of "High Hopes" features Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello, offering a distinctive guitar sound unique to the song.
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Live PerformancesDespite the song's title being used for the album, "High Hopes" was rarely played during the album’s promotional tour.
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Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Song's ThemeAlthough 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,
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Historical LegacyDespite 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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