This song was released as a single preceding Bruce Springsteen's massive hit album Born in the U.S.A. Its ruminations on aging coupled with a distinctly 80's instrumental mix struck a chord with pop audiences.
Performer
Taylor Hicks - May 16, 2006
Songwriter
Bruce Springsteen
Notable Recorded Version
- Bruce Springsteen - #2 Pop (1984) (Listen)
Key Lyric Phrase
You cant start a fire, you cant start a fire without a spark
This guns for hire even if were just dancing in the dark
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