Lyric discussion by benjyedwards 

Cover art for Badlands lyrics by Bruce Springsteen

When I was between the ages of 35 and 38, and in a mini-mid life crisis, I listened to this song every day. Having passed that stage, the song has a lot less meaning for me and even seems a little contrived. Still love the opening riff though.

Seemed to work for you for 3 years though, right? Pay your respects, man!

@benjyedwards That completely makes sense. There are artists I liked a lot in the past. Didn't listen later in life, Then when I revisited them, I couldn't relate as much, hardly at all. We grow and change. These wonderful artists from the past help us to do that. So we are thankful.