I've been a Bruce fan for what seems like forever and I loved this song from the first time I heard it. It now has such special meaning to me as I am a recovering alcoholic. The imagery is so metaphorical with the "city" that is in ruins is my own soul and the "rise up" section to me is about overcoming and moving past the wreckage of my life that I caused myself and others. This song is such a testament to Bruce's song writing as the words work on a lot of different levels for different people. Whenever I think I can't go on this song gives me hope. I cherish what it does for me. Corny maybe but it's true. BRUUUUCE!
I've been a Bruce fan for what seems like forever and I loved this song from the first time I heard it. It now has such special meaning to me as I am a recovering alcoholic. The imagery is so metaphorical with the "city" that is in ruins is my own soul and the "rise up" section to me is about overcoming and moving past the wreckage of my life that I caused myself and others. This song is such a testament to Bruce's song writing as the words work on a lot of different levels for different people. Whenever I think I can't go on this song gives me hope. I cherish what it does for me. Corny maybe but it's true. BRUUUUCE!