Working on a Dream

Bruce Springsteen

About Working on a Dream

"Working on a Dream" is the title song to, and first single from, Bruce Springsteen's 2009 album Working on a Dream. At the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards it won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Solo.


Year:
2003
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Out here the nights are long, the days are lonely
I think of you and I'm working on a dream
I'm working on a dream

Now the cards I've drawn's a rough hand, darling
I straighten the back and I'm working on a dream
I'm working on a dream

Come on!

I'm working on a dream
Though sometimes it feels so far away
I'm working on a dream
And I know it will be mine someday

Rain pourin' down, I swing my hammer
My hands are rough from working on a dream
I'm working on a dream

Let's go!

I'm working on a dream
Though trouble can feel like it's here to stay
I'm working on a dream
Well our love will chase trouble away

Alright!

That's professional whistling right there!

I'm working on a dream
Though it can feel so far away
I'm working on a dream
Our love will make it real someday

The sun rise up, I climb the ladder
The new day breaks and I'm working on a dream
I'm working on a dream [Repeat: x3]

Hey!

I'm working on a dream
Though it can feel so far away
I'm working on a dream
Our love will make it real someday
I'm working on a dream
Though it can feel so far away
I'm working on a dream
And our love will make it real someday

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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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15 facts about this song

Album Origin
"Working on a Dream" is the title track from Bruce Springsteen's 16th studio album.
Release Date
The song was officially released on November 21, 2008.
Production Team
"Working on a Dream" was produced by Brendan O'Brien, who has frequently collaborated with Bruce Springsteen.
Genre
The song holds true to Springsteen's classic rock vibe with a blend of folk rock.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, it became a significant hit in various international markets. It went on to reach #95 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Background Information
Springsteen wrote "Working on a Dream" while he was touring with the E Street Band in 2008.
Inception
The song came into existence when Bruce Springsteen woke with the melody in his head, leading him to write the song as he went into the studio.
Theme
Springsteen referred to the song as "a song that presents the individual not as an isolated character but one whose full meaning can only be understood within the family, community and nation that surrounds them."
Publicity
The song was promoted heavily by Sony and Springsteen's website in the run-up to the album's release.
Live Performance
It was first performed live on January 18, 2009 during the "We Are One" Inauguration event for President Barack Obama.
Critical Reception
While the reception was mostly positive, some critics were ambivalent towards the song's upbeat tone, feeling it was a departure from Springsteen's more nuanced work.
Inspirations
Many of the songs, including 'Working on a Dream', on the album were partially inspired by Barack Obama's presidential campaign.
Music Video
The music video for the song features footage of Springsteen and his band recording the album in the studio.
Release Timing
It's considered that the timing of release, the uplifting lyrics and positive spirit aligned with the public mood at the time of Barack Obama's inauguration.
Song Format
Unlike his long story-telling style in previous albums, this song is more of a short pop format, which was a fresh approach for Springsteen.

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