Bruce Springsteen - The Rising - The Story (From VH1 Storytellers)

[@jimwelsh997]

The people like me who were around in the 60 and the 70s. To be lucky enough to grow up with Bruce Springsteen in our hearts and in our heads. We where and we still are the luckiest people in the universe. I always believed that you can find your own meaning in some songs. And come on up for the rising is one of those songs. I close my eyes and I see our heroes the police and fire man and woman. Going into the world trade center. With 60 pounds of Stone on my back is a oxygen tank. I can go on with what I see in this masterpiece. But real Bruce fans know what I mean.

[@JohnM-gr9wx]

Man so well said brother 😊

[@WhiteHatSharky]

Born in the 90s but raised with some good music. Attended many concerts from older artists, including the Eagles, Manfred Mann, the Scorpions and so much more (Golden Earring, 10+ times and had the honor to meet their drummer). Had the honor to see the Boss 3 times, and it's just another level: the best live artist in history imho

[@davidsteinke8097]

I agree 100% pretty much grew up listening to the Boss.

[@paulzammataro7185]

Whomever yelled out to Bruce on 9/11 "Bruce, we need you"!: I thank you, also!

[@hanker72]

I love how he explains the song in the context of universal truths and experience. I just always took it literally as about 9/11 -- which is never once mentioned in his description and yet, it works on both levels. That whole album is a masterpiece.

[@zachavery1883]

The song is about and was written about 9/11. More specific, a FDNY firefighter responding to the World Trade Center on that horrible morning. However, as the years go - people forget. Obviously the song has taken a new meaning for Bruce. But originally, both Into the Fire and The Rising were about the FDNY and 9/11.

[@bofadeeznuts469]

It’s taken me almost two decades. But at this point I’d put the song itself in my top 3 of his songs and the album right up there with Darkness. Just in terms of what they’ve come to mean to me. Empty Sky is a another tremendous song that also sums up the feelings many had after 9/11 and still resonates with me.

[@murderinc.hunting7686]

It always sounded to me from the point of a firefighter climbing the smoke filled stairwell in the towers. Then he suddenly finds himself surrounded by holy things, in this case heaven.

[@ycroniyael1976]

Bruce is a genius!!

[@paulchisholm3305]

Icon ❤ Like so many people this man has accompanied me through this walk of life, in my case from 15 to 54 and counting! His presence has provided, love, wisdom, hope, sadness, fear, anguish, joy, contentment, happiness, love, desire and longing throughout! What a friend to have for the journey! Lyrical genius ❤ Thank you Bruce

[@chuck7476]

What a gifted songwriter , Beautiful song

[@GetOnTheFloor82]

He is the most unbelievable artist. First song I ever heard from Brucey was like 1988 when I was 6. Hungry Heart. I was sold forever. Thank you Boss. This is brilliant. So good at explaining the song, it's one of my favourites x

[@isabelalonsobs]

I’ve always loved this album both for its quality as well for what it meant at the time it came out. Hearing this storytelling however, has given it a completely new meaning. Deep, very deep. I always find another reason to admire you a little bit more if that’s possible Bruce. Your way of writing music and being with us through your music and writing every step of the way amazes me. Writing this after getting tix for the Barcelona concert after 4 years of waiting for this moment to come. I don’t need to lay my hands on yours, they’ve always been there, ever since I met you. Thank you Bruce, you don’t know how much you mean to me

[@carlwest8244]

Your burning wind feels my arms tonight. A masterful songwriter How lucky we are to have this catalogue of great music

[@toddc.5464]

A master in his craft, his creativity is beyond calculated,The Rising is a gift of storytelling and of healing.”We will never forget “,just as this album is ingrained into my memory as well.

[@lolbroh]

Still thinkin about 9/11 because of this song.. beautiful song beautiful lyrics. Praise and NEVER FORGET Thanks Bruce Springsteen!

[@123ruinsane]

Down the rabbit hole. Came here cuz of his re release of the rising. I knew the background but for the Boss to describe feelings that words alone evoke...amazing.

[@ycroniyael1976]

A Genius. The greatst ever. A true leader.

[@essesosaya4431]

That's Why He 'IS The BOSS' 🎸🎸 🎸

[@mackan3143]

every song Bruce made has a real Life event behind it !

[@blitzbbffl]

My tears they fall like rain...

[@eddiepearce5307]

Thank you so much for posting. I always wondered about the meaning of this song. Makes perfect sense now. Another masterpiece from greatest American songwriter EVER

[@hermievalencia2445]

ohmygosh what a genious, i'm not surprised, i'm nore than impressed. the more i love the Boss.. thank you and Godbless

[@murielmottet]

Thank you Bruce Springsteen 😊

[@JoeFitz98]

Phenomenal 💎🙏🏼

[@shaserv]

The Human imagination is extraordinary. We all have imagination but not all know how to use it or express it.

[@sheiladuckworth180]

Thank you Bruce great song

[@roybollo6659]

bruce and the e street band members , are my guide !!!

[@Bossladyone2]

Bruce, as your son wears his new uniform in "The Rising" I pray for angels to surround him and always keep him safe. I pray for your heart to be filled with Love. I pray for all of us to be ready when the true Rising occurs.

[@juandevelasco]

Es ist so ergreifend! schon x mal gesehen und immer noch Gänsehaut.

[@judithcordary2048]

So lovely to hear this burning joy celebrated in so many languages, including the language if the Catholic Mass.

[@LHager]

7:16 Hey, Redhead.

[@LH-jl9jt]

The Thinker.

[@LHager]

“I N T J, Dear.”

[@hl6439]

Hey, look at Bruce’s default pic. That’s a good pose. Do you like that pose? I like that pose.

[@aefadv468]

Thank You!!

[@debramiller3428]

LOve Bruce!

[@valquiriabueno5414]

Meu eterno Rei 💓🎸🎵🎵🎵 AMOOOOOO 💘

[@alineoliveiramendesdemedei5712]

Te amo Bruce

[@claudiacampos3391]

As vezes me assusta perceber o quanto eu te amo,eu tô completa,eu tô tão certa que o grande amor da minha vida é você! Te amo

[@ninfav.332]

💛✌DIVINE BRUCE💙❤

[@BSMO69]

Great.

[@MannBrothersFilms]

Bruuuucccee! ❤❤

[@susanasilva7237]

I Looooove you The Boss :)

[@selinakerr4949]

Just awesome 👏 selina 🎶🌹❤️

[@Caperhere]

If you consider Dream of Life by Alan Watts while listening to The Rising, it takes on the description Bruce gives, and the line about “ a catfish on the end of my line” kind of blows your mind with joy. I had thought the rock reference was to Sisyphus. Camus had a different take on that myth. There is a Ted Talk about it.

[@martinaschober2742]

❤️

[@claudiabannister6414]

~❤~

[@flavialopes708]

👏👏❤❤😍😍😍😍😍

[@samsmith4216]

The ego is a dangerous thing Bruce

[@martinaschober2742]

❤️