Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
“Nothing Man” is the fourth track on 2002’s The Rising, and is different from most of the other songs as it was written in 1994.
The track title is taken from one of Springsteen’s favorite writers, Jim Thompson, and his novel “The Nothing Man.”
Originally meant to be a soldier’s lament after Vietn...
[Verse 1]
I don't remember how I felt, I never thought I'd live
To read about myself in my hometown paper
How my brave young life was forever changed
In a misty cloud of pink vapor
[Bridge]
Darling, give me your kiss, only understand
I am the nothing man
[Verse 2]
Around here, everybody acts the same
Around here, everybody acts like nothing's changed
Friday night, club meets at Al's Barbecue
The sky is still the same unbelievable blue
[Bridge]
Darling, give me your kiss, come and take my hand
I am the nothing man
[Verse 3]
You can call me Joe, buy me a drink, and shake my hand
You want courage, I'll show you courage you can understand
Pearl and silver resting on my night table
It's just me, Lord, pray I'm able
[Outro]
Darlin', with this kiss
Say you understand
I am the nothing man
I am the nothing man
Nothing Man was written by Bruce Springsteen.
Nothing Man was produced by Brendan O’Brien.
Bruce Springsteen released Nothing Man on Tue Jul 30 2002.