Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Joshua Redman
Saxophone
Gabrielle Cavassa
Vocals
Kurt Rosenwinkel
Guitar
Aaron Parks
Piano
Brian Blade
Drums
Joe Sanders
Bass
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Bruce Springsteen
Composer
Joshua Redman
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Joshua Redman
Producer
Paul A. Boothe
Mixing Engineer
Bobby Blegen
Studio Personnel
Nancy Williams
Studio Personnel
Chris Allen
Recording Engineer
Mack Major
Assistant Recording Engineer
Wesley Fontenot
Assistant Recording Engineer
Free Hallas
Engineer
Nate Wood
Mastering Engineer
Joe Nino-Hernes
Mastering Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I was bruised and battered
Couldn't tell what I felt
I was unrecognizable to myself
Saw my reflection in a window
And didn't know my own face
Oh, don't leave me wastin' away
On the streets of Philadelphia
[Verse 2]
I walked the avenue, 'til my legs felt like stone
I heard the voices of friends vanished and gone
At night I could hear the blood in my veins
Just as black and whispering as the rain
On the streets of Philadelphia
[Verse 3]
The night has fallen, and I'm lyin' up awake
I can feel myself fading away
So receive me, brother, with your faithless kiss
Or will we leave each other alone like this
On the streets of Philadelphia?
[Verse 4]
Ain't no angel gonna greet me
It's just you and I, my friend
And my clothes don't fit me no more
I've walked a thousand miles just to slip this skin
Written by: Bruce Springsteen