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Bruce Springsteen — Human Touch
Album: Human Touch
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Released: 1992
Length: 6:23
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You and me we were the pretenders
We let it all slip away
In the end what you don't surrender
Well, the world just strips away

Girl ain't no kindness in the face of strangers
Ain't gonna find no miracles here
Well, you can wait on your blessings my darlin'
But I got a deal for you right here

I ain't looking for prayers or pity
I ain't coming round searchin' for a crutch
I just want someone to talk to
And a little of that human touch
Just a little of that human touch

Ain't no mercy on the streets of this town
Ain't no bread from heavenly skies
Ain't nobody drawin' wine from this blood
It's just you and me tonight

Tell me in a world without pity
Do you think what I'm askin's too much
I just want something to hold on to
And a little of that human touch
Just a little of that human touch

Oh girl, that feelin' of safety you prize
Well, it comes with a hard, hard price
You can't shut off the risk and the pain
Without losin' the love that remains
We're all riders on this train

So you been broken and you been hurt
Show me somebody who ain't
Yeah, I know I ain't nobody's bargain
But hell, a little touch up
And a little paint....

You might need somethin' to hold on to
When all the answers they don't amount for much
Somebody that you can just talk to
And a little of that human touch

Baby, in a world without pity
Do you think what I'm askin's too much?
I just want to feel you in my arms
And share a little of that human touch

Share a little of that human touch
Feel a little of that human touch (and you)
Feel a little of that human touch

Share a little of that human touch (I want)
Feel a little of that human touch
Give you a little of that human touch (and you)
Give me a little of that human touch

Give me a little of that human touch
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We're all riders on this train
Posted 10 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
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I really am not a fan of Bruce in general but oddly enough I kind of like this one. No idea why though.
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Posted 18 years ago by FotoBruce    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
Whoa, I was about to post the same thing. That whiny voice, ugh.
He should have stopped after his third album.
Posted 18 years ago by drtjdel    [ Reply ]
mid-life crisis bruce... not bad...but not good...easily forgotten...
Posted 18 years ago by guiguy    [ Reply ]
bobringer wrote:
For the life of me, I will never, EVER understand how this guy has ever sold more than 4 records.
Whoa, I was about to post the same thing. That whiny voice, ugh.
Posted 18 years ago by physicsgenius    [ Reply ]
I really am not a fan of Bruce in general but oddly enough I kind of like this one. No idea why though.
Posted 18 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
Very good song but too lengthy. It'd be better if half as long, imo.
Posted 19 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
bobringer wrote:
For the life of me, I will never, EVER understand how this guy has ever sold more than 4 records. I'd rather poke my eye out with a hot icepick... and dig around a little with it... than listen to this.
Better start sterilizing the ice-pick buddy...
Posted 19 years ago by daedalus    [ Reply ]
Mikey wrote:
Yes, please make a list of the neocon artists so we compare and contrast. /country and/or western doesn't count //comment is 'bout what I'd expect from a fellow Cincinnatian. Ignore our redneck politics. Try our (faux) chili.
Yes I was born in Cincinnati...can't find better chili good Ol skyline!!
Posted 19 years ago by creativebones    [ Reply ]
For the life of me, I will never, EVER understand how this guy has ever sold more than 4 records. I'd rather poke my eye out with a hot icepick... and dig around a little with it... than listen to this.
Posted 19 years ago by bobringer    [ Reply ]
Boring very Boring
Posted 19 years ago by pvcnote    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by betterdaze    [ Reply ]
crowhog2000 wrote:
not too shabby for a bleeding heart liberal......
Yes, please make a list of the neocon artists so we compare and contrast. /country and/or western doesn't count //comment is 'bout what I'd expect from a fellow Cincinnatian. Ignore our redneck politics. Try our (faux) chili.
Posted 19 years ago by Mikey    [ Reply ]
Shesdifferent wrote:
This is when I head over to the LRC
I'm right behind ya.
Posted 19 years ago by am    [ Reply ]
This is when I head over to the LRC
Posted 19 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
This guy's catalogue is quite varied, but that doesn't make it good to me. I liked his stuff when I was 5 years old (seriously - especially the "Born in the USA" tape - my first!), and after that didn't really care for his music all that much. Appearantly he donates lots o' dough around Jersey, though, and that's pretty cool. Just as long as he's not singing while he does so.
Posted 19 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]
85on95 wrote:
His early shows were legendary. Among the best performances you'll ever see.
so true! An amazing artist! love this track!
Posted 19 years ago by sugarbrown    [ Reply ]
It's okay, but I'm really scratching my head at all the effusive praise. "Classic!" "An instant 10!" (shrug)
Posted 19 years ago by Trustocity    [ Reply ]
SUPERB.
Posted 19 years ago by LittleDolly    [ Reply ]
His early shows were legendary. Among the best performances you'll ever see.
Posted 19 years ago by 85on95    [ Reply ]
Anopheles wrote:
I don't get the lyrics, I don't get the "everyman" quality, I just don't get why he's called the "boss". The little Springsteen music I've listened to has never made me think I was missing anything.
Oh, you are missing something. What's not to like? I can understand puzzlement over the "boss" label, but how can you not understand these lyrics? And an "everyman" quality is what most artists -- of any genre -- strive to reach. This man has it in spades.
Posted 19 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
diane wrote:
One of my very few "10"s.
I'm with ya.
Posted 19 years ago by Patrick    [ Reply ]
Although I've seen Bruce in concert years ago, I was never really into his earlier stuff. Not really sure why as I'm starting to like his later music...but I am.
Posted 19 years ago by Skorp    [ Reply ]
Bruce evolves over the years. I saw him on "The River" tour: best concert I ever saw- out of over 120. Saw him again on "The Rising" different but still amazing. This stuff is way underrated.
Posted 19 years ago by ralphcanoe    [ Reply ]
Mugro wrote:
Yeah, but that's not saying much then. I give Bruce more credit. Streets of Philiadelphia, good. Human Touch, crap. Give me his older stuff, and you can keep most of his newer stuff.
I agree completely.
Posted 19 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
philarktos wrote:
Actually I think that this is about as good as it get's "Boss" wise.
Yeah, but that's not saying much then. I give Bruce more credit. Streets of Philiadelphia, good. Human Touch, crap. Give me his older stuff, and you can keep most of his newer stuff.
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
A Classic! A beautiful Classic!
Posted 19 years ago by ad4tise    [ Reply ]
Isn't this one of his best? Awesome crescendo, depth and melody. A 10.
Posted 19 years ago by Beastie    [ Reply ]
How about no Bruce at all? Please? eww this sucks... (Quits iTunes)
Posted 19 years ago by damien    [ Reply ]
how about some more vintage Bruce? anything off of Born to Run is better than this schlock.
Posted 19 years ago by dillydoo    [ Reply ]
Go back to NJ and sulk.
Posted 19 years ago by mojoman    [ Reply ]
stubbsz wrote:
That's it. Energy? I've got energy, but you wouldn't be that excited about me singing in the car.
hey, send me a cd and i'll get back to you!
Posted 19 years ago by colt4x5    [ Reply ]
No, this doesn't do it for me. When the music is this lacking, it matters little what the message is.
Posted 19 years ago by namesbenny    [ Reply ]
One of my few "10"s. Early April 05: Upgraded to 11 (Except for the drums. They're back at 5.)
Posted 19 years ago by diane    [ Reply ]
A first for me on RP: Bruce juice.
Posted 19 years ago by Captain_D0D00    [ Reply ]
not too shabby for a bleeding heart liberal......
Posted 20 years ago by crowhog2000    [ Reply ]
funkaholic wrote:
I saw Bruce at the L.A. sports arena in 1988 with my, then, girlfriend, who hailed from NYC and was a huge Springsteen fan. It was easily the best concert I've been to. I can imagine a great performer, perhaps, equalling Bruce. But better? No chance. And my girlfriend said his early shows, from the 70's, were even better! I think the whole Springsteen thing can be summed up in the way he reaches the average, everyday working Joe; the guy who's struggling from paycheck to paycheck, hoping that, one day, he's going to find all the promises of the good life. Springsteen expresses that ordeal so perfectly. He nails it squarely. And he delivers it, especially in concert, with an honest, intense passion that is unsurpassed.
Like you said, it isn't easy to imagine a greater perfomer than Bruce Springsteen, in rockmusic and I can't think of a better way to describe the sort of person he did it for, through the years.
Posted 20 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
crap :P
Posted 20 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
This would be a great song if the singer could sing or the music had any kind of tune or energy.
Posted 20 years ago by physicsgenius    [ Reply ]
Turn it up.
Posted 20 years ago by Patrick    [ Reply ]
luv the man and his music, but this was not one of his best :(
Posted 20 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]
AAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHH! (quits iTunes)
Posted 20 years ago by damien    [ Reply ]
MemphisHeat wrote:
One word: ENERGY
That's it. Energy? I've got energy, but you wouldn't be that excited about me singing in the car.
Posted 20 years ago by stubbsz    [ Reply ]
beelzebubba wrote:
I have NEVER gotten the Bruce thing. I don't hate the man, but I just don't get it. Is his music really THAT good? I've had some friends who have always said to me, oh you have to listen to his lyrics, you'll love his lyrics. Sorry, but if I can't get into the tune, then what's the point of listening to the lyrics? I might as well read poetry then, eh?
One word: ENERGY
Posted 20 years ago by MemphisHeat    [ Reply ]
:nodhead: :nodhead: :nodhead:
Posted 20 years ago by MemphisHeat    [ Reply ]
beelzebubba wrote:
I have NEVER gotten the Bruce thing. I don't hate the man, but I just don't get it. Is his music really THAT good? I've had some friends who have always said to me, oh you have to listen to his lyrics, you'll love his lyrics. Sorry, but if I can't get into the tune, then what's the point of listening to the lyrics? I might as well read poetry then, eh?
Why have lyrics if they are irrelevant? I think it has to be the whole package. If a song has lyrics, they matter. As for Bruce, the man exudes integrity and that's what people are tapping into. That, along with the energy.
Posted 20 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
Quite a good song from an album that I would not rank among his best.
Posted 20 years ago by Cyclehawk    [ Reply ]
Monkeysdad wrote:
Whew! I thought I was the only one out here that thought that!
Ditto... I always get this mental picture of Sylvester Stallone behind a microphone. I don't get the lyrics, I don't get the "everyman" quality, I just don't get why he's called the "boss". The little Springsteen music I've listened to has never made me think I was missing anything.
Posted 20 years ago by Anopheles    [ Reply ]
make the bad man stop.
Posted 20 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
More Springsteen PLEASE
Posted 20 years ago by RTK    [ Reply ]
Love This Song. Thanks RP
Posted 20 years ago by Daveinbawlmer    [ Reply ]
I saw Bruce at the L.A. sports arena in 1988 with my, then, girlfriend, who hailed from NYC and was a huge Springsteen fan. It was easily the best concert I've been to. I can imagine a great performer, perhaps, equalling Bruce. But better? No chance. And my girlfriend said his early shows, from the 70's, were even better! I think the whole Springsteen thing can be summed up in the way he reaches the average, everyday working Joe; the guy who's struggling from paycheck to paycheck, hoping that, one day, he's going to find all the promises of the good life. Springsteen expresses that ordeal so perfectly. He nails it squarely. And he delivers it, especially in concert, with an honest, intense passion that is unsurpassed.
Posted 20 years ago by funkaholic    [ Reply ]
Actually I think that this is about as good as it get's "Boss" wise.
Posted 20 years ago by philarktos    [ Reply ]
Not bad actually, and I'm not a big Bruce fan (World Apart, in particular, which I pee on from a great height)Would much rather hear this.
Posted 20 years ago by philarktos    [ Reply ]
AWESOME, one of my favorites from Bruce!!!!! More, more!
Posted 21 years ago by LittleDolly    [ Reply ]
:nodhead:
Posted 21 years ago by Patrick    [ Reply ]
beelzebubba wrote:
I have NEVER gotten the Bruce thing. I don't hate the man, but I just don't get it. Is his music really THAT good? I've had some friends who have always said to me, oh you have to listen to his lyrics, you'll love his lyrics. Sorry, but if I can't get into the tune, then what's the point of listening to the lyrics? I might as well read poetry then, eh?
Whew! I thought I was the only one out here that thought that!
Posted 21 years ago by Monkeysdad    [ Reply ]
I have NEVER gotten the Bruce thing. I don't hate the man, but I just don't get it. Is his music really THAT good? I've had some friends who have always said to me, oh you have to listen to his lyrics, you'll love his lyrics. Sorry, but if I can't get into the tune, then what's the point of listening to the lyrics? I might as well read poetry then, eh?
Posted 21 years ago by beelzebubba    [ Reply ]
Excellent unobtrusive background music - it's lack of distinguishing characteristics and over-refinment make it great for doctors office waiting rooms.
Posted 21 years ago by spigolli    [ Reply ]
True, maybe not his best, but still one of my favorites. The video is most excellent, as well. And, the E Street Band nails this live!!! More Bruce, please!!!!!
Posted 21 years ago by LittleDolly    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by kevinc: Personally, I just think he's one of the best live performers out there.
No doubt. I saw Bruce on his most recent tour. I had the worst seats possible; about 5 rows from the very back. Didn't matter, though. Still felt the energy, power and passion of Bruce and the E Street Band. Best concert I'll probably ever see.
Posted 22 years ago by briandel    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Shimmer: You've got to be kidding -- Springsteen is a critic's darling. It always seemed to me that his appeal was more personal than musical.
I agree, the critics have always loved Bruce. But I'm a bit confused by the "more personal than musical" statement. What do you mean? Are you saying that he appeals to people, because he's likeable? Not sure I'd buy that, since most people neither know Springsteen, nor know all that much about him. Personally, I just think he's one of the best live performers out there.
Posted 22 years ago by kevinc    [ Reply ]
Has there been any inclination to discuss the notion of middle aged rock? Clearly, this was Bruce\'s foray into that genre. As for middle aged me, I dig this song!
Posted 22 years ago by tonypf    [ Reply ]
You\'ve got to be kidding -- Springsteen is a critic\'s darling. It always seemed to me that his appeal was more personal than musical.
Posted 22 years ago by Shimmer    [ Reply ]
Good tune. I\'ve always thought Bruce Springsteen was underrated by \"the critics\" because of his mass popularity.
Posted 22 years ago by smillersmiller    [ Reply ]