Bruce Springsteen – The Wrestler Lyrics

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Have you ever seen a one-trick pony
In the field so happy and free?
If you've ever seen a one-trick pony
Then you've seen me

Have you ever seen a one-legged dog
Making his way down the street?
If you've ever seen a one-legged dog
Then you've seen me

Then you've seen me
I come and stand at every door
Then you've seen me
I always leave with less than I had before
Then you've seen me
But I can make you smile when the blood hits the floor
Tell me, friend, can you ask for anything more
Tell me, can you ask for anything more

Have you ever seen a scarecrow
Filled with nothing but dust and weeds
If you've ever seen that scarecrow
Then you've seen me

Have you ever seen a one-armed man
Punching at nothing but the breeze?
If you've ever seen the one-armed man
Then you've seen me

Then you've seen me
I come and stand at every door
Then you've seen me
I always leave with less than I had before
Then you've seen me
But I can make you smile when the blood hits the floor
Tell me, friend, can you ask for anything more?
Tell me, can you ask for anything more?

These thing that have comforted me I drive away
This place that is my home I cannot stay
My only faith's in the broken bones and bruises I display

Have you ever seen a one-legged man
Trying to dance his way free
If you've ever seen the one-legged man
Then you've seen me

Comments (7)

  • Anonymous
    This song plays right at the end of The Wrestler when it fades to black. It's really an amazing ending to the film and a great song.
  • Anonymous
    Amazing fucking song... And believe thats the story of so much ppl if not everyone.
  • Anonymous
    yee good song
  • Anonymous
    I think many people would like to believe that they'd prefer to be seen as some tragic, martyred figure - someone who sacrifices so much of themself nobly for their one passion. Does it really matter if that close to the truth or not? A brilliant song - I much prefer his low-key acoustic ballads.
  • Val Marais
    stunning song!
  • Vinay Ak
    MY ONLY FAITH IS IN THE BROKEN BONES AND BRUISES I DISPLAY.THIS SONG IS A GEM. EVERY BRUCE ALBUM HAS ONE.....
  • Roshna Ayengar
    Oh No. This means: Play ---> Repeat ---> Play.