Trapped

Jimmy Cliff

About Trapped

"Trapped" is a 1972 song written and recorded by reggae artist Jimmy Cliff and popularized by Bruce Springsteen in the 1980s.


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Well, it seems like I'm falling in your trap again
And it seems like I'll be wearing the same old pains
But good must conquer evil and truth will set me free
So you see that somewhere I have found the key
Yes, you see that somewhere I have found the key

Well, it seems like I've been sleeping in your bed too long 
And it seems like you've been planning to do me wrong  
But evil concentrated must be disintegrated
So I know that I'll be walking out again
Yes, I know that I'll be walking out again

Trapped, ooh yeah, trapped, ooh yeah
Trapped, ooh yeah, trapped, ooh yeah

Well, it seems like I have played the game your way too long
And it seems the game I've played has made you strong
But when this game is over, I won't end up the loser
And I know that I'll be walking out again
Yes, I know that I'll be walking out again 

Trapped, ooh yeah, trapped, ooh yeah
Trapped, ooh yeah, trapped, ooh yeah

Trapped, ooh yeah, trapped, ooh yeah
Trapped, ooh yeah, ooh yeah

Trapped, ooh yeah, trapped, ooh yeah
Trapped, ooh yeah, trapped, ooh yeah

Trapped, ooh yeah, trapped, ooh yeah

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Jimmy Cliff

Jimmy Cliff, OM (born James Chambers on 1 April 1948) is a Jamaican musician, singer and actor. He is the only currently living musician to hold the Order of Merit, the highest honour that can be granted by the Jamaican government for achievement in the arts and sciences. more »

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Written by: JIMMY CLIFF

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10 facts about this song

Bruce Springsteen Cover
"Trapped" is originally a 1980 song by reggae artist Jimmy Cliff. Bruce Springsteen later covered the song in 1982.
Live Training
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band rehearsed this song during their sound-checks before the shows on their 1982 summer tour, prior to adding it to their setlist.
Album Contribution
"Trapped" was one of the songs featured on the charity album "We Are the World", specifically in 1985 for the USA for Africa album.
Chart Success
Springsteen's live version of "Trapped", featured on the USA for Africa album, topped the charts on Billboard's Top Rock Tracks and reached number 1 in 1984.
No Studio Version
Despite its popularity on tour and on the charts, Bruce Springsteen has never released a studio version of "Trapped". The only available versions are live ones.
Inspired Performance
Springsteen's performance of "Trapped" was inspired by the acoustic reggae feel of Jimmy Cliff's original, but Springsteen added a rock twist to the song.
Music Video
"Trapped" has its own music video, taken from the performance of "Trapped" during Springsteen and the E Street Band’s concert in Paris in 1985. It is available on Springsteen's video collection "Video Anthology / 1978-88".
Connection with Fans
The Springsteen version of "Trapped" has become a fan favorite, and is often a highlight of Springsteen's live performances.
Lyric Interpretation
The song's lyrics can be interpreted as describing a person stuck in life's wretched conditions "like a prisoner" with no way to escape. However, it connects to Springsteen fans as the lyrics can also be tailored to symbolize one's personal constraints.
TV Show Feature
The song became better known when it was included in the TV show 'Miami Vice' in 1985 during the second season's first episode "The Prodigal Son".

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