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Dancing in the Dark
Stuck in a rut? Dance in it anyway 🕺
Who it's for
Springsteen wrote it overnight after being told the album needed a hit, channeling his frustration, isolation and creative block.
Restless, blocked→Moving, energized
Feelings it meets
What it is
"Dancing in the Dark" is a 1984 song by Bruce Springsteen and the first single from Born in the U.S.A., which became the album's biggest hit. After producer Jon Landau told him the album needed a single, Springsteen wrote the song in one night in his hotel room. It reflects his state of mind at the time, including a sense of isolation and frustration at trying to write a hit.
Where to find it
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Before you start
Age: All ages
The mind, sharp but not broad, sticks at every point but does not move.Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds, no. 50
