John, Elton - The Bridge Lyrics






I've seen the bridge and the bridge is long
And they built it high and they built it strong
Strong enough to hold the weight of time
Long enough to leave some of us behind

[chorus:]
And every one of us has to face that day
Do you cross the bridge or do you fade away
And every one of us that ever came to play
Has to cross the bridge or fade away

Standing on the bridge looking at the waves
Seen so many jump, never seen one saved
On a distant beach your song can die
On a bitter wind, on a cruel tide

[repeat chorus]

And the bridge it shines
Oh cold hard iron
Saying come and risk it all
Or die trying

[repeat chorus]





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  1. D.... N....

    When i enjoy this album, i feel when i drove my bike on the way to the countryside

  2. A.... H....

    A hit song from The Lion King that wasn't in The Lion King??? I'm claiming it.

  3. m.... p....

    watch the movie the bridge its a documentary the song goes
    with it

  4. M.... S....

    Wow this is quite a powerful song, it hits me hard. I can relate 💜

  5. E.... S....

    Excellent song. Excellent cd.

  6. D.... ....

    Great song, great words, thanks, Sir Elton John, you are The One…..

  7. D.... H....

    Best song on the album, and great choir in the middle...love it from the beginning to the end...

  8. q.... S....

    Elton John has only gotten better over the years

  9. D.... P....

    Elton's songs are normally a masterpiece of excellence , this song does not shy away from that fact ,
    He is a listening pleasure,
    D ..

  10. T.... D....

    My favourite of my favourite Elton's album. By the way - parts of the refrain sound like Billy Joel's Vienna :)

  11. d.... p....

    This song sounds like the end of a good movie... Brilliant masterpiece sir elton!

  12. E.... K....

    Elton was so good with hooks and chorus. 💛

  13. N.... D....

    I feel like Songs from the West coast and The Captain and the kid albums in particular are at least close to the greatness and quality of his early records . Great albums

  14. M.... S....

    What an awesome song.  I have been listening to EJ since 1974.  This guy still got it.

  15. S.... A....

    I listened to this song when i was 8... Now i'm 20 and i finally remembered the tittle of it.
    It brings so much great memories of my childhood, the chorus brings so much peace to my mind...

  16. c.... j....

    What is the meaning of “or fade away”? Trying to help a friend battle with the loss of her parents.

    c.... j....

    As the song refers to the bridge's built being strong enough to hold the weight of time and leave some of us behind, in hardships, you're put under a predicament. Do you cross the bridge and move on with your progression through life or do you stay behind, slowly fading away from everyone else's perception of life and time, being forgotten? All in all, it's okay to let go of grudges, sorrow, unsaid feelings as you cross the bridge, watching the saddest moments in your life fade away in the form of cold memories. I know it's quite later than you expected but this is the interpretation I've got! My condolences go out to your friend.

    c.... j....

    cameron jackson I think for him personally to "fade away" ment to fall from relevance.
    Also the choice of "Bridge" is also a music comosition term so double meaning.

    c.... j....

    Bernie Taupin is a Christian, I think this song has an even deeper meaning. @Plamen Stefanov

  17. J.... W....

    Amazing track..!!

  18. M.... C....

    claps elton john... great song

  19. T.... ....

    Love this song, can listen to it over and over. This album was most definetly under rated.

  20. T.... ....

    Such a beautiful song. One of his very best!

  21. k.... ....

    This whole album is beautiful.

    k.... ....

    yes it is

    k.... ....

    Tell me about it

    k.... ....

    @deep purple fan k

    k.... ....

    One of his best albums. Didn't get enough attention!

  22. A.... N....

    Who wrote this?

    A.... N....

    Bernie Taupin lyrics and Elton music

  23. S.... S....

    it is cool.

  24. M.... H....

    it is so true

  25. k.... .....

    I have stood at the Bridge & yes it is hard to face ! I wanted to Jump, But I have stood my ground, I did not want to fade away without leaving something for another .....

    k.... .....

    Kim. You just did with your share. Thank you

    k.... .....

    @Mark Williams thank you for your kind words <3

    k.... .....

    +kim.E Purdy my Mom crossed a bridge this week to be with my Dad

    k.... .....

    oh no I am so very sorry for your loss ((( hugs ))))

    k.... .....

    Mark Williams oh man

  26. D.... F....

    Some people cross Bridges. I prefer to climb them. Legally! But I do understand the meaning of this great song.

  27. 1.... ....

    Great Album by Sir Elton and screw the critics. I have been a fan of EJ since the early 70's and these songs sure sound good to my 58 year old jaded ears.

    1.... ....

    +1stSaintsFan ditto:) When the lyrics meant something

  28. B.... S....

    not bad eh  ? .....best in a while - Album is good too....

    B.... S....

    +Brian Strange lol

  29. h.... w....

    Wonderful

  30. S.... ....

    This song reminds me so much of something Meatloaf would sing, except so much better.

    S.... ....

    Be great if he did a cover - it's a Meatloaf-kind-of song...

    S.... ....

    where do you get that

  31. M.... J....

    There are many good pianist, but this guy has always knocked it out of the park.  

    M.... J....

    nikita Graham

  32. T.... N....

    Easily my favourite on this album.

  33. n.... ....

    "The easy road" from Uriah Heep...

  34. M.... ....

    YES IT IS

  35. V.... -....

    we each have our bridge to cross ehh?

  36. M.... ....

    best song on the album no questions cause it's about life

    M.... ....

    I slightly prefer Blues Never Fade Away which is about death

  37. B.... L....

    i might be somewhat pure but that doesn't mean that i don't deserve money from some individuals or the group as a whole, i was 22 when i became 723, i was 24 when the war started, people don't realize how difficult it is because they have a cushion stemming from power and money

  38. g.... ....

    the voice is good, but the pronunciation is so mannered and unpleasant.

  39. R.... A....

    too bad there is no stars to give.

  40. S.... M....

    I prefer his early stuff!

    S.... M....

    but this is still very good

  41. 1.... ....

    "Come and risk it all or die trying." Very powerful words Bernie. To all: do not fade away. Cross the bridge. Thanks for the soul support.

  42. B.... S....

    i promise elton, that when i get to the bridge i will cross it

  43. D.... N....

    Love the choir !! Amazing song !!

  44. T.... ....

    thank you elton for your contribution. smiles

    love

  45. c.... ....

    A very good song. Strong melody.

  46. m.... ....

    Beautiful song, my dog's favourite by Elton to singalong to

  47. c.... ....

    @J77147 Album was released in 2006. Extremely underrated in my opinion.

  48. s.... ....

    this song is great elton is still so good

  49. L.... S....

    I love this song.

  50. d.... ....

    This song speaks volumes, and you really do not even have to be an Elton Fan to understand what I am referring too, need I say anymore ?


  51. M.... ....

    DearSteveTorres8 I love Elton.He's my favourite,....I'm NOT gay !!

    M.... ....

    most people who love Elton's music are not gay- and the ones who are gay have great taste too

  52. m.... ....

    The Greatest Melody Writer Ever In Popular Music

  53. k.... w....

    Elton John -the best singer ever!!!

    k.... w....

    no, the best popular music composer-musician-singer-entertainer