3 Songs That Proves Bruce Springsteen Can Pull Off Love Songs
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Although Bruce Springsteen is known as the voice of the working class, he has always had a soft spot for love. His love songs are strong, full of longing, heartbreak, and hope. These three songs will show you that Springsteen is just as good at tugging hearts as he is at playing guitar and being tough.
1. “I’m on Fire” (1984, Born in the U.S.A.)
This fierce Born in the U.S.A. tune shows that less is sometimes more. Running for just over two minutes, “I’m on Fire” is quietly intense. With lines like “I’m on fire…And can he do to you the things that I do? Oh no, I can take you higher.” Springsteen conveys a raw, almost haunting desire. It’s not your typical power ballad—it’s stripped-down, moody, and completely hypnotic. Few songs capture that aching, late-night lust quite like this one.
2. “Two Hearts” (1980, The River)
“Two Hearts” is pure Springsteen optimism. Found on The River, this upbeat track reminds us that love, even after heartbreak, is always worth the risk. He shares stories of people who’ve been hurt before—”Seen a little girl crying along the way / She’d been hurt so bad said she’d never love again”—but ultimately, he believes in the healing power of connection. It’s catchy, energetic, and full of heart.
3. “If I Should Fall Behind” (1992, Lucky Town)
One of Bruce’s most heartfelt songs is this beauty from Lucky Town. “If I Should Fall Behind” is about love’s endurance—especially when life gets in the way. “If I should fall behind, wait for me,” he pleads. It’s a simple promise between two people who’ve committed to sticking together, no matter what. Slow, steady, and sincere—it’s a wedding song favorite for a reason.
These songs show that The Boss doesn’t just sing for the everyday worker—he sings for the romantics too. And he does it so well.
