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“I’m On Fire” was the fourth of seven singles from Born In The USA that reached the top 10 in the US. Overseas it reached the top 20 in eight countries including a #5 peak in the UK.

The song is one of several songs recorded in 1982 that did not end up on his Nebraska album, released late that year.

Its music video is the first one Springsteen had a strictly acting role, not involving footage of a live performance. It won ‘Best Male Video’ at the 1985 MTV Video Music Awards.

Three notable artists to cover “I’m On Fire” were Johnny Cash in 2000, John Mayer in 2009, and Awolnation in 2015.

Q&A

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

what does the first verse mean? is a Daddy in context to her husband / Old man?
Genius Answer

Yes. She’s a married woman and Springsteen is using “daddy” in an adult, sexual context. The video makes this clearer than the song alone.

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Synthesizer
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Mastering Engineer
Acoustic Guitar
Release Date
June 4, 1984
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