Bruce Springsteen - One Step Up (Official Video)

Official video of ”One Step Up" by Bruce Springsteen
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Lyrics:
It's the same thing night on night
Who's wrong, baby? Who's right?
Another fight and I slam the door on
Another battle in our dirty little war
When I look at myself I don't see
The man I wanted to be
Somewhere along the line I slipped off track
I'm caught movin' one step up and two steps back
#BruceSpringsteen #OneStepUp #TunnelofLove #OfficialVideo #ClassicRock

[@davidklebe2013]

One step up, off drugs....2steps back, back on drugs.....Not the Man I wanted to be. This song helped incredibly. 2 Years clean. :)

[@albertoclipper]

Two years off vodka for me. I do miss the beer though. Oh well, still a much better man for it.

[@WilliamMorris-ok3vs]

Proud of you, brother.

[@wadebartelini2170]

AMEN. KEEP SWINGING BROTHER!!!

[@lionofjudah4574]

keep doing you

[@tead4865]

What can we say The Boss

[@KevinSmith-bg9tt]

This is a song Bruce wrote when his marriage to Julianne Phillips was going south. They ended up divorcing a year later. What's haunting is that his future wife Patti Scialfa is singing backup. They had an affair and Bruce owned up to it and also admitted he was the cause of the divorce. He married Patti in 1991 and they are still married. I don't condone adultery but Bruce was with the wrong woman and he found the right one and everything turned out great. I think 3 kids too. I love this song. I don't even know why -- I can't relate to it. I'm happily marrried 17 years and no adultery :) Thanks for a great song, Bruce.

[@1989opprsvp]

As long as you don't judge. We don't know everything that happens in other people's relationships. There is only one true judge.

[@lindavhm7669]

Because it doesn't necessarily mean adultery. All of us take one step up and 2 steps back in life.

[@brownwoman64]

Hard to make a marriage work when 3 folks are in it. He Julianne, who was young, knieve and beautiful inside and out, still it too. and then there was Patty.

[@carlproctor9101]

And now we have this song

[@lindavhm7669]

I agree Kevin. I was married for 40 years when my husband died. It has been 7 years and I miss him so much. I love this song and yes I remember that Bruce and Patti fell in love on the road. He and Julianne werent a good match but he is happy now and its all good. Sometimes you find the right person the first t ime and sometimes you dont. I fell in love with my husband when we were in high school and i was 16. Married at 18.

[@1972reed]

I am Japanese born in Japan. I get to know America and Americans through him, and through that I get to know Japan deeply. Thank you Boss.

[@danieldonnelly3589]

🍻

[@jamesgannon6192]

Great Taste in Music ❤️…. Music… Humanity’s Greatest Creation

[@kaitibeitz548]

That's the best way.

[@dars5229]

Sugoi. 👍

[@daneromancrane]

“Last night I dreamed I held you in my arms- the music was never ending- We danced as the evening sky faded to black…. One step up & two steps back.” Maybe the most relatable and beautiful lyric about missing someone and dreaming of their presence

[@heyheyhey33351]

This is right up there with Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me" as the most heartbreaking song of all time.

[@br4524]

George Michael did a beautiful version of that song. Haunting

[@lauraguilfoyle3476]

I think the Boss has two kinds of fans: those that love him for his epic energy on stage and those that listen to his lyrics and know he is one of the finest poets that ever lived.

[@michaelshammas72]

I think there's a third kind that appreciates both the rocker and the poet.

[@eliasedquist1029]

You're both right I listen for all three!

[@staceycornelius8220]

U make a good point. I'm 54. When I was younger, it was the rock vibe. Now it's the poet vibe. Either way, he gets ya! I love him.

[@marting4597]

@@staceycornelius8220 I was born in 1999. When he realized Born To Run (1975) my father was just 5 years old. I'm from Argentina, so.. i never could see him live, but i watch every possible video. I love him, is my idol. And i love him as rocker and as a poet.

[@LongWalkHome141]

Really fell said Laura and for guys that Love Bruce ...I am 71 years old ... WE would follow him in to BATTLE .... literally .... a LEADER with Dignity .... and a moral compass ....

[@boatlover2296]

When I was in my 20s I thought this was just a cool song but now I’m 60 and it takes on a whole new meaning, haunting actually

[@mikebeesley5458]

So true,his best tune I think anyway.

[@Alisonws]

Very haunting indeed 💔🎶✌🏻

[@chrispetty6162]

This song is epic it reminds me of how things were and now it brings me great memories but I do get a tear in my eyes I am 63 wow luv this have a great day

[@kimberlygreenwald6637]

It really hits home and I wonder if I missed my chance at happiness and a loving husband!

[@map3384]

Most people will never admit they made a mockery of their marriage but Bruce owns it. Not sure to think little of him or respect him.

[@pfeffer271]

when I look at myself, I don't see the man I want to be............ so right, wow,

[@chadpussymagnet5428]

The Tunnel of Love album is a masterpiece

[@OliveOyl12590]

Sucks that you never anything off of that album anymore.

[@marklevasseur7696]

And he had a number of outakes that were wonderful.

[@CB-xr1eg]

@@OliveOyl12590 hear*

[@OliveOyl12590]

@@CB-xr1eg Thank you, Clive. I was double parked when I posted that response.

[@jimmymolinari2316]

All his albums are masterpieces .

[@sebigrippen]

This is one of those songs that comes on the radio when you're driving between Albuquerque and Amarillo at 2 am and you're the only one awake and it throws so many memories into your mind, its gut wrenching and pleasant at the same time.

[@terrywoodward6110]

Been there and done that, right around Clovis.

[@billtaylor1869]

Yes

[@waynemadden3033]

Know exactly what you mean

[@calmartin]

I can can picture this so well

[@fortunatoofamontillado1059]

Pull over and take a nap !!

[@bravefalcon1970]

Born in 1970. Liked the tune as a senior in high school but only saw and felt the depth of this years and years later. I can only imagine how this must have hit home to a man 30-50 years old in 1987. It’s amazing how time changes our perspective.

[@jamesgannon6192]

Yes… 69 years old now… welcome to to having the strength and love to make a relationship work ❤️. His lyrics speak to life

[@bravefalcon1970]

⁠​⁠@@jamesgannon6192 Or maybe the acceptance of your own shortcomings as a man and an acceptance of your sins. Anyone can write a song about love lost by the failings of another but this song speaks to his own failure and where he fell short in his own expectations of himself. There can be regret for love lost but it doesn’t hurt near as much or cut near as deep as love lost due to your own bad decisions or fault. He did it to himself. It will haunt him. The lyric I didn’t hear at 17 but I hear and feel at 53.

[@jamesgannon6192]

Yes he owned his mistakes… the tunnel of love is an undiscovered masterpiece for many Bruce fans. To me the important thing is to understand your flaws and try to make yourself better. And if the person who Really Loves You and knows that you are Trying… Then there’s Always Hope ❤️

[@DivineEmperorLibra88]

I was born in 1988,my father was listening to this when he was 27 in 1987

[@jamesgannon6192]

Age and Wisdom comes with Experience ❤️. Amen 🙏

[@danielevans8088]

This is so painfully beautiful. Just a masterpiece of heartache and doubt when the love of your life breaks your heart.

[@jaygee291]

The guy he says hello to when he walks in the bar passed away in Bradley beach where I was a police officer at the time. Right next to Asbury park. We had to find a next of kin and during our search I found a newspaper article hanging up that talked about how he was in this video! After we located his family I put this video on KZbin and we all noticed his face and thought it was awesome. I hope hes resting in peace. He was a good guy.

[@overkillblackjack2910]

Jay Gee Great story, Jay. Thanks for sharing it. He looks like a good guy. Take care, buddy!

[@lendonjennings6472]

Sir your a good one!

[@mamboking949]

Hey jayyyee wow incredible story I'm going to see bruce next mon April 15th Albany NY MPV arena he's changed my life I'm not the same Eric I was 5 years ago and yes asbury park coming down this summer on NJ TRANSIT RAILROAD!

[@Torbert1001]

Listened to this the day after my high school girlfriend and I broke up - Summer of 1988. You never forget your first love.

[@patsyhodge9071]

tis true you never do.

[@andrewtrotter9023]

I met my first true love when I was 45 years old. Together seven years. She’s remarried and lives in another state. I will likely never see her again. Hard to comprehend.

[@carolrademacher7002]

Sure you do.

[@paisleyprincess7996]

You sure don’t. I haven’t forgotten mine, and that was 30 years ago. Took him back a few times over the years, and he just kept me around to string me along. Then we had a massive fight that turned physical on his part. I wasn’t going down that rabbit hole, as he hurt me enough. Haven’t seen him in 15 years, and I’ll probably never see him again. Sad because at one time I loved him

[@ad6417]

Women don't remember their first love.

[@j.p.8304]

Boss felt every dude who was struggling. 🙏

[@jamesgannon6192]

We Can Always try to Be Better… I Am ❤️

[@pwhj3286]

Not a huge Bruce fan, but this is without a doubt one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded. I was 19 when it came out and all these years later it still packs an emotional punch like so few songs can.

[@rubymccaslin6841]

HE DIDN'T WRITE IT!!! IT'S A COVER FROM THE DESERT ROSE BAND!!! ALTHO I LOVE HIS RENDITION...❤

[@GuyWithTheThingOnTheTable]

​@@rubymccaslin6841 Wrong.

[@D-Fit]

​@@rubymccaslin6841he did write it and others have covered it after. Its litteraly about his first mariage that failled. Learn your facts. And btw you can simply look it up. Wikipedia my friend 😉

[@drifterman319]

You're feeling it. Good for you. Which means you're a good human being.

[@PamDukovac-ie3dk]

I’m not either but this is beautiful

[@juliebaines4095]

When I look at myself I don't see the kind of man I wanted to be! Saddest line in any song ever!

[@patriciamaher1255]

I feel every letter of every word of this song

[@joshuascott7321]

♥️♥️♥️

[@JohnMiller-it8gg]

Yeah I no that pain

[@billrobertson8514]

And we call it .....

[@kimberlykurio9303]

I m a music gal send me ur best

[@zachsplawn9131]

This IS my absolute favorite song by Bruce. He sings it with true experience. He really exposed his heart on this one. Everytime I hear it, I have to replay it 3 or 4 times.

[@ana1sninja]

I think he ended up with the right woman in the end.

[@zachsplawn9131]

@@ana1sninja, I have to agree with you on that one. But man! This song has the same effect on me whenever I hear ABBA's,; "The Winner Takes it Akl"...straight through the heart with emotion.

[@zachsplawn9131]

100%

[@robgreer2486]

Yes same here

[@valquiriapaulinobueno627]

Love You Bruce 💘😻🇧🇷🎸🎤💘💯🔥

[@djdjdhdjdjdjjsjdjiwjw4957]

Nostalgic. Appreciate those that came in your life and left. Both good and bad . And cherished the ones that are still here. One of the best songs ever. ❤

[@TheNaturalust]

This song really touches the saddest parts of human life and culture. Disappointment, rejection, addiction, self-pity, regret…..it’s all there and we’ve all felt some of it. That why this song is so good. It uses music which opens us up to emotional reaction then kicks our ass with lyrics that we all could have written on a bad day. Nice job Bruce. Pretty sure he was feeling the loss and failure of his first marriage when he wrote it. I may be wrong but I doubt it.

[@jamesgannon6192]

You are Correct… what I am most amazed by… is the fact after almost 40 years later…. People are her discussing this song and album… shows the power of Bruce and the impact he had on people’s lives ❤️

[@timeflys3248]

"when i look at myself i dont see the man i wanted to be, somewhere along the line i slipped off track" damn that lyric always hits hard.

[@michaelautuori6912]

Nicholas Chester You’re Not Alone Brother!

[@billrobertson8514]

And we all call it .....

[@marklevasseur7696]

A lot of us...

[@adrianviverette3127]

Especially when you’ve felt that way before

[@brianmallen8887]

I like " there's a girl across the bar, get the message she's sending" and "another battle in our dirty little war." No fucking way you can write that without living it.

[@brendand6439]

Melancholy moments. Reminiscing on the past. Questions of your self. Past self. Future self. The relationships in your life. Fuck man. Bruce tells the story of what we all go through. Love. Loss. Hard times. Dreams. Where its at.

[@woolysand1]

You have described it perfectly. Top Man.

[@TheYoungArmachians]

You got it man

[@beechjames]

spot on mate

[@mathmusic1490]

We gotta' live in the present in the end....it's all we have.....So Bruce's character is dwelling on the past too much, as we all seem to tend to do....but what's the use? Learn the lesson and go quick back to the NOW and LIVE NOW....

[@1pixelinthespectrum]

Yes!

[@robertjones7477]

An absolute masterpiece....

[@robertlisek4001]

I loved to listen to him, because my father who died liked to listen to him😘😘😘😘

[@heatherthomas7545]

This song has always been devastating. I could feel the raw pain in it even when I was a kid. The music is hauntingly beautiful and it's a masterpiece that's classy and down to earth at the same time. At the end when there's just a wall of sound and his voice harmonizing I just wish it went on forever.

[@TheBlackSheepDiaries]

It does go on forever, been the story of my life from being a teenager, and nothing has changed, although these days it's more like 3 steps back! I'll be listening to it until, well, I hope they have Massive speakers in heaven.

[@donaldphilip6496]

Hello beautiful heather

[@brianmallen8887]

Stripper bar? That's classy? Lol....I loved the finger picking on the guitar- it's hypnotic. Our boy Bruce got down from hero mountain to join the rest of us. He fell in love and he couldn't make it work. He became human, that's why "One Step" resonates so strong..Cause this time he wasn't observing, he was in it. It's all over his face in the video, he won't even look directly at the camera. I would sit in the bar, meeting women, having a great time, drinking beer from a glass shaped like a boot. But I was still getting over her three years down the line. I had some tragic romantic vibe going that the women liked. You get over it, you have to. But it marks you, I'm sure Bruce Springsteen would agree with that. "One Step up and two steps back."

[@jarnettifritjof2246]

GOOD. Good MUSIC will find *ONLY* good people.. i've notice *That* , you know? ;) I was just twenty when *THIS* record came..-87. It *Hit* me then Like 'so many times after that ( so many relationships as *one* Mans'life will.. enter). Its a Great piece of Music. With *HumanTouch* in those lyrics.. Everlasting tale of human heart..'bitter n'sweet'..so Good. Thats why its *so* Good MUSIC, you know. I start doing bit of myOwn music.. in about around thirty years old.. yeah. First in english ('tho *not* my native language.. ;) then bit swedish, and latest in greece. Just for *Fun* 'for mySelf,too;))'. Thats Good. GOOD Music and *Thing,too..* kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6XUeaRte6Z9jM0 ..you know. GOOD *for* mySoul.. (JUST *Like* ..SUMMER *after* Long hard winter.. 'Up'n here.. *KYMI-river* yo'know..;)

[@marib.52380]

“When I look at myself I don’t see, the man I wanted to be …” 💔

[@johnwalls7170]

Who's listening to this with me in 2020?!

[@Stark-Raving]

I am, Tunnel of Love is a Valentine's Day tradition for me anymore.

[@johnwalls7170]

@@Stark-Raving awesome 👍

[@americanoutdoorsman_1133]

Right here! Matter of fact two weeks ago one of my friends song this as I had several friends over in the backyard at the fire pit and he had his guitar and song it!!!

[@johnwalls7170]

@@americanoutdoorsman_1133 thanks for sharing ❤️

[@vindaloovince2194]

Timeless. Ed Sheeran could only dream of licking his boots.

[@noahscheich3729]

Talked to this girl back in high school. Would head to her house late at night on cold November nights. Rain or clear, would always drive to her house with this song playing in my 2000 ford ranger. Can’t listen to this anymore without thinking of my life during that time… the time when life was simple.

[@anthonynovelli2164]

One of the best storyteller song writers ever.

[@user-op8uw9iz2c]

I’m a guy in my early 20’s and lots of people my age listen to modern music with no substance. I’m happy I can appreciate this song, amazing

[@ashleyinthepnw9975]

I’m happy you can too! His music is universal.

[@jameskelly6152]

Wow. what a shame. But you're correct !!!

[@iTzGhost187]

I’m 26 and you are not alone … such a beautiful song.. so simple but hits home every time …

[@jasonsumowski2348]

respect

[@shayennebouts4724]

I'm 22. Been listening to the Boss since I was a teenager. 💕

[@johnclarke6037]

Not many of us are the person we wanted to be.

[@lastname1937]

Thats a cold hard fact

[@CallmeToddy]

But we all can .

[@garrettscottgordon4460]

what else is new?

[@kindnessfirst9670]

Only the complacent ones.

[@giuliogrifi7739]

John Clarke...Yes John...I ended up being the draft of what I always dreamed !...Life ain't no good for everyone !

[@DeraldCannonJr]

He hit it on the money with this one he describes relationships so well in this song

[@EastJazzman]

Thank you Cold Case for helping me find Bruce Springsteen. (The "8 Years" is one my favourite episodes)

[@fractalnomics]

One of the most honest and bravest song's ever.

[@helenarichard]

Definitely, a man admitting he was cheating while still married. It's life... What I didn't like about this album was Two Faces Have I, where he tries to blame some sort of other man, his bad version, on his cheating. At least that is how it comes across.

[@patrickholder8403]

@blair Macdonald copy that 10-4

[@WonsPhreely]

Absolutely Blair! Btw What d'you think of this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5ObZolopZmjq9k&list=PLWehun4PmMf_00nsBZDretT5gHW_zhBeb

[@johncalhoun8431]

The 'Tunnel of Love' album saved my life.My marriage broke up and One Step Up and Valentines Day pulled me out of the depths of despair. Truly love the entire album.

[@danw.1667]

" when I look at myself-I don't see the man I wanted to be" says alot ..great lyrics but what else do you expect...musical genius

[@TimHopwoodMusic]

One of his finest songs. Very underrated album. He’s surely one of the most brutaly honest songwriters regarding himself and his failings. “I’m the same old story same old act…. …When i look at myself I don’t see The man i wanted to be. Somewhere along the line i slipped off track.”

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some Springsteen fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal YT performance DANCING IN THE DARK in tribute to Bruce's biggest world-wide hit. Live acoustic with no autotune. Peace and stay safe in the '020s.

[@cindys6706]

This song was beautifully written, when it first came out I really liked it. Now I understand the lyrics so much better, life has taught me so many lessons.

[@kenkral4997]

So true Cindy.... :)

[@autumnsmom1117]

Amen Cindy

[@maryblowers7874]

Truth

[@sadietravels6213]

Absolutely

[@Stonesygirl]

Agree. I remember loving this song as a teenager but not appreciating the meaning, and the subtleness and skill of his lyrics until adulthood.

[@nitwitromney]

One of the saddest (and most beautiful) records ever made--it never fails to hit me right where it counts!

[@johnreilly9424]

Kidd Oldman same here

[@carolynlongville7051]

Beautiful song about relationships that don't always go how we planned x

[@bigredfella13]

Bruce has a habit of hitting me in the feels, moonlight motel gets me every time

[@jeffk19]

Think it's more that it becomes true as you age and realize time just blew by.

[@jrmangus]

Preach it. As soon as it doesn’t “hit me right where it counts”, it’s time to end.

[@arturodallasable]

The very last part always seems to bring me to tears. It feels like two wounded souls who have hurt each other so much yet still love each other.

[@manualramirez2973]

So true see my comment above

[@kricklin]

Heart breaking, true and hauntingly beautiful. IMHO, one of Springsteen's best.

[@johncarey6963]

One of my favorite Bruce songs. The “Tunnel of Love” album documented the breakup of his first marriage. It always amazes me how a good songwriter can take something as personal as the break-up of a marriage, and put it on a kind of “universal” feel to it, that anyone can relate to. Last night I dreamed I held you in my arms, The music was never ending, We danced as the evening sky faded to black One step up, two steps back

[@kevintate768]

I have a close friend that is a musician with songs that some big bands have used and he always told me the best song writing done is when someone is in pain. Fleetwood Mac did it as well. Bruce no doubt is one of the best lyrics writers out there. Him, Tom Petty, Stevie nicks just gold.

[@ala2121]

@@kevintate768 Different feel, but love him just as much, Phil Collins is another, in my opinion. Bob Seger, also my opinion, is the best song writer/lyricist of all time, but his are generally "upbeatish". Love mellencamp as well.

[@marib.52380]

Ok I’m officially in love.

[@rheab4717]

One of my favorite albums as well. Listened to it endlessly during the breakup of my marriage, contemplating how my life would end up raising a child on my own.

[@map3384]

I always thought it was his way to say sorry to her for the breakup.

[@atravelerofbothtimespace4172]

I just turned 43 ...feeling older now for sure...have lost members of my family in the past few years...seems like life has just started to wilt sometimes but I am just now starting to truely discover Bruce's catalogue and am now at a place in my life where I can connect to it ...I've always appreciated Bruce growing up but wasn't mature enough to relate . My life is different now and this music is deep and soulful. God bless

[@veronicapalmer1828]

Yes!!! W are probably close to the same age and I get it. I think it comes to us all in our mid 40s.

[@patriciajrs46]

​@@veronicapalmer1828Or maybe later.

[@GregorySmith-xq8yt]

Only 43…you have many good years ahead of you.

[@cph714]

June 2024...be 70 in a couple of weeks...this song could be a story of a few chapters of my life...just great...memories, some good some not so good...story of life...for many of us these days.

[@dylanmorgan5546]

I’m not a huge Boss fan but this is one of my favorite songs ever…. So am i….?

[@jamesgannon6192]

A person with a Heart and is looking for a way to be better ❤️

[@ethanallen2889]

I was 29. Helping to build a home on Nantucket through the winter. I brought my guitar to pass the long nights. Old timer took me aside and taught me the art of performing a song at the bar for a bunch of lost souls. This was the song he taught me.

[@punkyshrewster2736]

He chose exactly the right song.

[@Dninny1]

The emotional sucker punch, I need sometimes. This is a masterpiece.

[@ala2121]

BUUUUUT, is it a "sucker punch" if you're looking it up? Lol I'm just being a smartass, I get it....especially the "I don't see, the man I wanted to be", God that stings sometimes.

[@robmills1004]

You sure got that right

[@katrinalunsford6140]

Definitely Masterpiece 💙

[@paulchisholm3305]

Great song from a brilliant album and my favourite artist. 1987 I miss you 😢

[@carlproctor9101]

What 1987 so do I. I fell in love

[@glennstraw1672]

One of the most underrated song writers ever doesn't write angst songs but writes life

[@wpochert]

Cept he isn't underrated at all...

[@stevensstankosss6847]

It doesn't matter how many times you fell down.what really matters how many times you pick your self up

[@kevinsharkey1336]

only when you have gone through a break up of a marriage can you begin to undetstand the true genius of this most underated song.

[@sylviacoffey5645]

I can only guess at the pain

[@gugelwin2657]

No, you do not have to make empirical science out of it. I was hardly 13, no pubis, when the album was published and allow myself to testify, sir, today, 30 years later, I understood and felt each and every fucking single letter Springsteen has written. He lead me to literature, arts und philosophy and is stll a basal inspriration for my work although I am not into music...

[@jt9967]

@@keithyj11 hope things are better it takes time brother best wishes

[@allisgrace1313]

@@keithyj11 So very sorry. Prayers for you tonight. I pray God is healing you.

[@markhardiman1179]

I want to dedicate this to my ex.Though she was extremely crazy. I loved her.Couldn't calm her jealous ways.Hope David did. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@jamesgannon6192]

Hope you are doing OK ❤️ Life is Tough

[@seanschmidt2793]

Saw Dr. Springsteen, in Kalamazoo, Michigan years ago all by himself at Miller auditorium on Western Michigan University Campus. He mesmerized all in attendance, some things you can't unsee or hear, I'm glad, it kicked butt. Bruce, is a genius.

[@nickfanzo]

This song kills me. Reminds me of my days of drinking. She almost left and took our daughter. I would drink and fall through the furniture. My two year old at the time saw her daddy twisted and drunk. I beat that booze fair and square. And I saved us. It took several steps up and hundreds back but I did it. Thank you to my daughter, forever.

[@JT-nu1oi]

Amen best decision ever!

[@AndrewMcClenning]

One of his greatest songs. So heartbreakingly haunting.

[@henry-joemurphy2035]

Andrew McClenning The production was spot on. I dug this album... Love his old stuff too. He's a great artist.

[@1123aandl]

Yes this...

[@jacquismith3151]

most heartbreaking video of his, you can "feel" the pain..hence why he is The Boss

[@johnwalls7170]

I certainly do keep making the same mistakes even when I try not to

[@andrenewcomb3708]

A song to his kids . . . and a selfie.

[@brendanmchale5789]

On my list when I listen to music slightly buzzed and have a few hours to myself.

[@danhoffman2631]

Nils Lofgren’s guitar work here, gives it a spooky quality that just seals this song for me, in the best way. Nils is a one of the most underrated guitarists in my opinion. Growing up in the 80’s I’ve always been a Bruce fan, but listening to his music 35 - 40 years later just makes me appreciate it that much more.

[@acesuffian6944]

..and Patti's haunting vocals

[@garythibeault168]

Bruce played all the parts only Patti sang back up no other E street members played on this recording.

[@langdonogeay1141]

Bruce on the guitar as well as every other instrument

[@michaelprovence2159]

Nils Lofgren - greatest feel player of all time

[@mariarosasanjuangomez2028]

⁰

[@jimdavis6263]

One of the best Bruce songs ever.

[@southsideman4891]

best songs ever.*

[@seansherrod8725]

Jim Davis AMEN

[@chewie2299]

THE WAY THE BOSS MAKES YOU FEEL IS LIKE KINDA JZX BROWN BUT IN A DIFFER WAY W THEM BOTH

[@JoeBlow-vh7zo]

I agree.

[@paisleyprincess7996]

One of mine too

[@jamesvickery3482]

" when I look at myself I don't see, the man I wanted to be. Somewhere along the line I stepped off track" If I have a soul that is tattooed on it!!! Love my kids so...

[@user-qi8kt1oq4b]

I think this song is about a man realizing the error of his ways coming to grips with what he has let slip through his hands and knowing that he has to do whatever it takes to make his love and life right I commend him for doing whatever he had to do to find his own true happiness and his own true wife

[@PamDukovac-ie3dk]

Truth

[@PamDukovac-ie3dk]

Yep

[@tomdefig6514]

Woke up this morning, the house was cold Checked out the furnace, she wasn't burnin' Went out and hopped in my old Ford Hit the engine but she ain't turnin' We've given each other some hard lessons lately But we ain't learnin' We're the same sad story, that's a fact One step up and two steps back Bird on a wire outside my motel room But he ain't singin' Girl in white outside a church in June But the church bells, they ain't ringing I'm sittin' here in this bar tonight But all I'm thinkin' is I'm the same old story, same old act One step up and two steps back It's the same thing night on night Who's wrong, baby? Who's right? Another fight and I slam the door on Another battle in our dirty little war When I look at myself I don't see The man I wanted to be Somewhere along the line I slipped off track I'm caught movin' one step up and two steps back There's a girl across the bar I get the message she's sendin' Mmm she ain't lookin' too married And me, well, honey I'm pretending Last night I dreamed I held you in my arms The music was never-ending We danced as the evening sky faded to black One step up and two steps back One step up and two steps back One step up and two steps back

[@warriorus1163]

Song is an absolute masterpiece

[@jhpvids]

it is especially when you're going through a break up like he was. very well written.

[@kevinrockford9826]

Thomas Riner go listen to your Justin Bieber.

[@ala2121]

@thomas riner Lol....I'm assuming (hoping) you just go around on videos like this and say stuff like that to get a rise out of people....why else would you be on this video....

[@lisamchale4948]

thomas riner what a moron

[@Shaka610]

#Fact

[@bluecobalt27]

He says more in a couple of lines than most songwriters can say on an entire album.

[@lollipopshoes85]

This song helped me leave a financial abusive, emotional abusive and coercive control relationship. Thanks Bruce

[@jenjones2904]

Yes, great storyteller, one step forward, two steps back, this is how it always seems doesn't it ???

[@andersonsmithsmith2611]

im same old story.. 1 step up 2 steps back.. becareful you put in your life..most dont deserve to be there!

[@ciaran1000]

Jesus, how good can this man get. Complete lyrical genius. Strips everything back to bare basics yet makes the mind click into overdrive about what happened, what will and what can.

[@shinyama7321]

35 years ago, this song was written.

[@stevis8264]

This song was popular during the worst breakup of my life. The breakup was my fault and this song helped ease the pain that was all of my own doing. It's bittersweet to listen to it today all of these years later.

[@362chop]

If it helps you're not alone.

[@KRCog-lb1zo]

In March of 1988, I first listened to this album (cassette tape)I had bought on my way home from being overseas. I took a lonesome greyhound bus from Camp Lejuene North Carolina to Jacksonville Florida to see my daughter for the first time. She was a few weeks old and had been born while on the return trip across the Atlantic ocean while onboard the USS Shreveport LPD-12. I bought this cassette tape to listen to on my way to Florida. March 1988 I was just a young man then. Such memories. God bless you Bruce.

[@jamesgannon6192]

A Beautiful Memory… Hope you are all doing well ❤️

[@leafnlore2712]

It's hard to pick a favorite Bruce tune... Actually, no, this is it.

[@derekabdullah7618]

When my beloved mommy pass away my whole world was turned upside down 😭 mommy I still miss you

[@Lauren_MUFC16]

“Last night I dreamed I held you in my arms The music was never-ending We danced as the evening sky faded to black..” That part of the song always gets me.

[@suzygordon2331]

such trite, cliched lyrics.

[@connielynch4177]

😢

[@Lauren_MUFC16]

@@suzygordon2331 ok ya muppet

[@boblewis1227]

This song got me through my divorce. My wife broke my heart, infidelity brought our marriage to an abrupt end! Tough deal! Three beautiful daughters are me bright lights! Love goes on! Rock On!

[@derricklyles6918]

Sorry about that Bob i feel your pain buddy, peace.

[@dennisoconnor6013]

BOB, HOWA YOU? YOU ROOK MWAHMEROUS!!!

[@paisleyprincess7996]

I married my first husband 23 years ago. The marriage was doomed from the start...But I TRIED SO HARD to make it work. Tried to make it work when he was having his rage moments, mistreating me. When he look for fun with other people behind my back. When he wasn’t even wanting to be married to me. I cared a lot about him, but he just didn’t want it and hated me for it. 23 years after our divorce I don’t even know what he looks like anymore...This song reminds me of that period of my life,

[@boblewis1227]

@@paisleyprincess7996 aww! That’s rough! God Bless You!

[@rebirth70]

HOpe it gets better. JUst sharing a message that was shared with me. Read and sincerely believe 1 COrinthians 15 1-4; GOspel of Grace, to be truly saved. Taught by our Apostle in this age of Grace. Paul. Not the 12. Matthew 10; 5-6 proves Jesus chose the 12 for GOspel of Kingdom/Israel. Acts 9 10-16 proves the risen Lord Jesus chose Paul as the apostle of us gentiles, in this age of Grace. Amen!

[@jesseburleson432]

Springsteen knows how to write a song. The dude is bloody brilliant. Tunnel of Love is an album to cherish.

[@glennlevy1896]

beautiful album....every song is amazing.....Valentines Day is such an underrated song of his

[@MrParisienWalkways]

The finest album ever written in my opinion.

[@stephen1562]

His number one in my opinion, Born to Run.......not even close

[@JJJZANESVILLE2]

yes.....

[@karlschievelbein1578]

Such a great album!

[@gaguy1967]

an apology song to your first wife, with your second wife singing backup vocals

[@patriciajrs46]

Now that's gutsy.

[@shelleynaftel7423]

Yeah when I hear her voice come in, I always cringe a bit.

[@javijaramillo2383]

Absolutely right

[@steveheitz]

Yep

[@genadomangue9759]

Yep

[@AmitSinghDhillon-nz8bc]

Tunnel of the various shades and illusions and consequent disillusionments of supposed thoughts and fantasies of love and the betrayals in love !

[@brianiswrong]

His wedding ring with Patti harmonicing seems to sum up what was going through Bruce's mind while he penned/recorded this.

[@SKIADK]

The only boss I ever liked

[@BobSchnelker-ue6si]

Well written... When ya Hurt.. sometimes Alone, is "The Choice" ...

[@aidanmcpartlin9357]

This song is fantastic. So emotional . If you fancy a nice chilled afternoon with your family touring during the week in Ireland, more than welcome Bruce

[@davidemelone7982]

one of the most beautiful songs ever made, no doubt about that.

[@melissakauffman7278]

Agree!!!

[@tinaplayer2698]

@@melissakauffman7278double agreed

[@ichaffee1]

So much soul in this song

[@onnietalone3181]

gets to a point u think every day fells that way, no further ahead, the struggle for all

[@denniscarroll3164]

Truth, pure truth.

[@markbooket6477]

The brilliance in this video is unsurpassed. At one moment he looks young at another point he looks older with the weight of the world on his shoulders. ..They dont make videos like this anymore but it transcends time. Makes more sense every year.

[@pinksparkle258]

Cold Case episode "8 Years" 🥰👍

[@frantic1987]

Steve Winwood Back In The High Life Again！

[@Debonair19773577]

In a world of auto-tuned dreck, Bruce's pain and anguish in this song is so incredibly real

[@kurtmboyd]

It’s insane how on target Bruce can write....

[@davidtaber1699]

Give the greatest lyricist since Dylan a divorce and heartache and you get my favorite album of all time.

[@bradzimmerman4423]

Really resonates when you've done that 2 step your whole life, and now you can't look up

[@kathrynwatson13]

This song probably makes me feel more sad than any other song in existence... I have cried many tears over this song...💔

[@mrmedallis]

Me too.

[@simonjamesyoung8091]

Springsteen can make a Grown Man Cry 🔂 Repeatedly Over Many Moons

[@greglehman1871]

Me too.

[@broncobra]

I hope that you find your one true soulmate.

[@charlese.ramsey8667]

It always gets me too

[@bmelvin1234]

I love it when rock ‘n’ roll guys write better country type songs than country guys. The Eagles did a great job of that too. This song is in that category. Just special!

[@mihauhan5845]

one of the best song ever written.

[@samlbear]

This album came out when I was 16 and I really didn’t pay attention to it, at age 51 I totally understand what he’s feeling and talking about

[@IsleOfFeldspar]

This is just the best song ever. I especially like that low note right after he says, ‘held you in my arms’ and right before, ‘the music was never ending...’. For some reason I can’t explain it hits me like nothing else ever has.

[@cameronpickard7456]

me too totally understand its beautiful

[@brianmallen8887]

This song is sad, sad, sad. But it don't make me feel sad. It's too godamn beautiful for that.

[@dinawalls]

Wow, I soooo get this comment. Sometimes that certain note will just make your heart catch...

[@brianmallen8887]

It's how Bruce goes from the situation at hand- sitting in the titty bar, to the situation at home- "another battle in our dirty little war." Marital un-bliss. Back and forth with the setting. He's gonna cheat, that's obvious. She might already be cheating. Oh man! Wonder if he's at the following her around stage....I haven't heard a song with this much pathos since the Eagles "Lying Eyes."

[@caroldwyer4471]

@@brianmallen8887 Agreed.

[@edithdufoe853]

Out of the many songs Bruce has this has to be my favorite. I just don't know why but for some reason it just hits me right in the heart 💔

[@rickfreeman9530]

Probably because we all have been there!!! At one time or another!! Peace be with you my friend. Montana Rick.

[@kathybaumann8085]

Bruce was at his best in this song❤❤

[@dylanmorgan5546]

To me, this is his absolute best song. I love it so much but it rips your heart out. It’s perfection.

[@tomcurless1733]

yeah, this song strikes a nerve, timeless, haunting, reflective and beautiful

[@aamanpour3630]

If I need to have a cry about my marriage this has always been the song for it. I can't imagine anyone married or who's been married who can't relate to this song. I also think the song and video are positively brilliant and there's a wonderful and human tenderness to it. Bruce Springsteen

[@davidg.9932]

A very Happy 70th Birthday Max Weinberg. April 13, 1951 Newark, NJ He is the father of Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg. How cool is that? We love you Max. And the E Street Band ..

[@marcmanis2970]

This song tells a very story heartbreaking and trying to fix his marriage but as it turned out things happen for a reason