The Ties That Bind
Bruce Springsteen
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You been hurt and you're all cried out you say You walk down the street pushin' people outta your way You packed your bags and all alone you want to ride You don't want nothin', don't need no one by your side You're walkin' tough baby, but you're walkin' blind To the ties that bind The ties that bind Now you can't break the ties that bind Cheap romance, it's all just a crutch You don't want nothin' that anybody can touch You're so afraid of being somebody's fool Not walkin' tough baby, not walkin' cool You walk cool, but darlin', can you walk the line And face the ties that bind The ties that bind Now you can't break the ties that bind I would rather feel the hurt inside, yes I would darlin' Than know the emptiness your heart must hide Yes I would, darlin', yes I would, darlin' Yes I would, baby Oh, you sit and wonder just who's gonna stop the rain Who'll ease the sadness, who's gonna quiet your pain It's a long dark highway and a thin white line Connecting baby, your heart to mine We're runnin' now but darlin' we will stand in time To face the ties that bind The ties that bind Now you can't break the ties that bind You can't forsake the ties that bind Oh
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Written by: Bruce Springsteen
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"The Ties That Bind" was first released as a part of Bruce Springsteen's fifth studio album "The River" in 1980.
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Title TrackThe song itself grants the name "The Ties That Bind" to one of the four disc box sets featuring Springsteen's outtakes and concert footage.
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Song GenreThe song falls under the genres of Rock and heartland rock - a genre for which Springsteen is especially famous for.
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Record LabelThe song was published under the Columbia Records label.
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Song Meaning"The Ties That Bind" speaks about the difficulties of commitment and the complexities of everyday life, consistent with the themes Springsteen often explores in his music.
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Live PerformancesDespite being a fan favorite, it wasn't frequently set in Springsteen's live concert lineup until after its studio release.
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Album's SuccessThe album “The River” where "The Ties That Bind" debuted, stood number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Album's ContentSpringsteen had initially planned "The Ties That Bind" as a single album. However, with a myriad of material, he decided to release it as a part of the double album "The River."
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Inspirational EffectThe song "The Ties That Bind" later inspired the title of a 2015 tribute album to Bruce Springsteen by various artists.
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TV Episode TitleThe title of this song was also used for an episode in Season 7 of TV Show "The Vampire Diaries", demonstrating its cultural impact.
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Composer and WriterBruce Springsteen was the sole composer and writer of "The Ties That Bind". His writing touches were considered evocative and personal yet universally appealing.
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Recurrent ThemeThis song, like many others written by Springsteen, recounts tales of working-class struggles, relationships, and human perseverance. It’s a classic example of his storytelling style.
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