Letter To You – English Lyrics

• By: Bruce Springsteen
• Album: Letter To You

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the profound themes of life, loss, and the power of music in Bruce Springsteen's 'Letter to You.' This iconic song, recorded live with the E Street Band, offers a glimpse into Springsteen's reflections on mortality and his enduring connection with his audience. Discover how this song serves as both a personal letter and a universal message, perfect for understanding the beauty and challenges of life's journey.

[English]

'Neath a crowd of mongrel trees

I pulled that bothersome thread

Got down on my knees

Grabbed my pen and bowed my head

Tried to summon all that my heart finds true

And send it in my letter to you

Things I found out through hard times and good

I wrote 'em all out in ink and blood

Dug deep in my soul and signed my name true

And sent it in my letter to you

In my letter to you

I took all my fears and doubts

In my letter to you

All the hard things I found out

In my letter to you

All that I've found true

And I sent it in my letter to you

I took all the sunshine and rain

All my happiness and all my pain

The dark evening stars

And the morning sky of blue

And I sent it in my letter to you

In my letter to you

I took all my fears and doubts

In my letter to you

All the hard things I found out

In my letter to you

All that I found true

And I sent it in my letter to you

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
summon /ˈsʌmən/ B2	verb - to call upon or gather (thoughts, feelings, etc.)
thread /θrɛd/ A1	noun - a thin strand of cotton, nylon, etc., used in sewing
mongrel /ˈmʌŋɡrəl/ C1	adjective - of mixed breed or origin noun - a person or animal of mixed breed or origin
bothersome /ˈbɒðərsəm/ B2	adjective - causing annoyance or trouble
summon /ˈsʌmən/ B2	verb - to call upon or gather (thoughts, feelings, etc.)
ink /ɪŋk/ A1	noun - a colored liquid used for writing or drawing
blood /blʌd/ A1	noun - the red liquid that circulates in the bodies of people and animals
soul /soʊl/ B1	noun - the spiritual or emotional part of a person
sunshine /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/ A1	noun - the light and heat from the sun
rain /reɪn/ A1	noun - water that falls from the clouds in drops
happiness /ˈhæpɪnɪs/ A2	noun - the state of being happy
pain /peɪn/ A1	noun - a strong feeling of discomfort or suffering
evening /ˈiːvniŋ/ A1	noun - the period of time at the end of the day, before night
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the area above the earth where clouds and the sun are visible
blue /bluː/ A1	adjective - of a color between green and violet in the spectrum