Atlantic City Lyrics – Bruce Springsteen

Atlantic City Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Well, they blew up the Chicken Man in Philly last night
They blew up his house, too
And on the boardwalk, they’re gettin’ ready for a hell of a fight
Gonna see what them racket boys can do

[Verse 2]
Well now, they’re busin’ ’em in from out of state
‘Til the D.A. can’t get no relief
Gonna be trouble out on the promenade
And the gambling commission’s hangin’ on by the skin of its teeth

[Chorus]
Well, everything dies, baby, that’s a fact
But maybe everything that dies someday comes back
Put your makеup on, fix your hair up pretty
And meet me tonight in Atlantic City

[Verse 3]
Well, I got a job and triеd to put my money away
But I got in too deep and I could not pay
So I drew what I had from the Central Trust
And I bought two tickets on that Coast City bus

[Chorus]
Well, everything dies, that’s a fact
But maybe everything that dies someday comes back
Put your makeup on, fix your hair up pretty
And meet me tonight in Atlantic City

[Bridge]
Well now, our luck may have died and our love may be cold
But with you forever I’ll stay
I’m goin’ out, baby, where the sand’s turnin’ to gold
I’m goin’ down there half but I’m comin’ back whole
‘Cause everything dies, baby, that’s a fact
But maybe everything that dies someday comes back
(One, two, three, four)

[Verse 4]
I turned up dead out of luck and strung out on the line
Mister, this hand I’ve been dealt keeps me comin’ up short each time
I’ve been looking for a job, but it’s hard to find
Down here it’s just winners and losers
And don’t get caught on the wrong side of that line
Well, I’m tired of coming out on the losin’ end
So, honey, last night I met this guy and I’m gonna do a little favor for him

[Chorus]
Well, I guess everything dies, baby, that’s a fact
But maybe everything that dies someday comes back
Put your makeup on, fix your hair up pretty
And meet me tonight in Atlantic City

[Outro]
Hey, meet me tonight in Atlantic City
Oh, meet me tonight in Atlantic City
Yeah, meet me tonight in Atlantic City

Atlantic City Song Meaning & Background