My 7th single release is 'Dancing In The Dark' by Bruce Springsteen. To me this song perfectly encapsulates the corona situation and our need for connection. It was also my second #FridayswithJaneWillow live video I posted for my YouTube channel a year ago on May 15th. The song is available on bandcamp only.
lyrics
I get up in the evenin'
And I ain't got nothin' to say
I come home in the mornin'
I go to bed feelin' the same way
I ain't nothin' but tired
Man, I'm just tired and bored with myself
Hey there, baby, I could use just a little help
You can't start a fire
You can't start a fire without a spark
This gun's for hire
Even if we're just dancin' in the dark
Messages keeps gettin' clearer
Radio's on and I'm movin' 'round my place
I check my look in the mirror
Wanna change my clothes, my hair, my face
Man, I ain't gettin' nowhere
I'm just livin' in a dump like this
There's somethin' happenin' somewhere
Baby, I just know that there is
You can't start a fire
You can't start a fire without a spark
This gun's for hire
Even if we're just dancin' in the dark
You sit around gettin' older
There's a joke here somewhere and it's on me
I'll shake this world off my shoulders
Come on, baby, this laugh's on me
Stay on the streets of this town
And they'll be carvin' you up alright
They say you gotta stay hungry
Hey baby, I'm just about starvin' tonight
I'm dyin' for some action
I'm sick of sittin' 'round here tryin' to write this book
I need a love reaction
Come on now, baby, gimme just one look
You can't start a fire
Sittin' 'round cryin' over a broken heart
This gun's for hire
Even if we're just dancin' in the dark
You can't start a fire
Worryin' about your little world fallin' apart
This gun's for hire
Even if we're just dancin' in the dark
credits
released May 14, 2021
Song Arrangement: Jane Willow
Vocals, Guitar: Jane Willow
Drums: Dave Hingerty
Double Bass: Joe Csibi
Keys: Scott Flanigan
Piano, Electric Guitar: Anthony Gibney
Recorded & Mixed by Anthony Gibney at Audioland Studios, Leixlip
Mastered by Simon Francis Mastering
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Jane Willow is a Dutch-turned-Irish folk musician. Jane's
debut album 'Burn So Bright' is out Nov 19th. With string arrangements by Joe Csibi (Head of RTE Concert Orchestra).
supported by 5 fans who also own “Dancing In The Dark”
unironic beauty and sincerity is something i am deeply uncomfortable with. i switched to parliament 100s after hearing this record. proceed with caution. 7.7/10 P4ked
supported by 4 fans who also own “Dancing In The Dark”
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