Lyrical Themes
"I spent most of my life as a musician measuring the distance between the American dream and American reality."
—Bruce SpringsteenOften described as cinematographic in their scope, Springsteen's lyrics frequently explore highly personal themes such as individual commitment, dissatisfaction and dismay with life in a context of every day situations.
It has been recognized that there was a shift in his lyrical approach starting with the album Darkness on the Edge of Town, in which he focused on the emotional struggles of working class life.
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