Tougher Than The Rest.

Lyrics & Vocals: American singer, songwriter and guitarist, the great and much loved Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen.

“Tougher Than the Rest” is one of those quiet, steady songs that hits harder the longer you sit with it. Instead of grand promises or perfect romance, it offers something rarer, honesty. The narrator doesn’t pretend to be flawless or invincible, he admits he’s been hurt, that he’s made mistakes, and that love can be messy. But even with all that, he still shows up, asking for a chance and offering loyalty that feels earned rather than romanticized. With its slow-burn mood and plainspoken tenderness, the song turns resilience into a love language, suggesting that what matters most isn’t being perfect, it’s being willing to stay.

Tougher Than The Rest.

Well, it’s Saturday night,
You’re all dressed up in blue,
I been watching you a while,
Maybe you been watching me, too.
So somebody ran out,
Left somebody’s heart in a mess,
Well, if you’re looking for love,
Honey, I’m tougher than the rest.

Some girls, they want a handsome Dan,
Or some good-lookin’ Joe,
On their arm, some girls,
Like a sweet-talkin’ Romeo.
Well, ’round here, baby,
I learned you get what you can get,
So if you’re rough enough for love,
Honey, I’m tougher than the rest.

Your road is dark it’s a thin, thin line,
But I want you to know I’ll walk it for you any time,
Maybe your other boyfriends couldn’t pass the test,
Well, if you’re rough and ready for love,
Honey, I’m tougher than the rest.

Well, it ain’t no secret,
I’ve been around a time or two.
Well, I don’t know, baby,
Maybe you’ve been around too.
Well, there’s another dance,
All you gotta do is say yes,
And if you’re rough and ready for love.
Honey, I’m tougher than the rest.

If you’re rough enough for love,
Baby, I’m tougher than the rest.

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