Boogie Pilgrim
Elton John · Blue Moves
Crime in the streets
I read about it everyday in the papers
Justice needs and justice wants
But just in times, yes, too late here
Feels like I wasn't born there
I feel just like a Boogie Pilgrim
Boogie Pilgrim
Hustled to get it
To get it together
Down on the jive talk
Down on the weather
Boogie Pilgrim
Brother I never felt better
No, I never felt better
Now life's complete
When you've lived that way out on the sidewalk
(Walking on the sidewalk everyday)
I got the speed if you got the need
But the need in me needs nothing
(But you know that I need nothing)
But I know that you all want something
Just like Boogie Pilgrim
I read about it everyday in the papers
Justice needs and justice wants
But just in times, yes, too late here
Feels like I wasn't born there
I feel just like a Boogie Pilgrim
Boogie Pilgrim
Hustled to get it
To get it together
Down on the jive talk
Down on the weather
Boogie Pilgrim
Brother I never felt better
No, I never felt better
Now life's complete
When you've lived that way out on the sidewalk
(Walking on the sidewalk everyday)
I got the speed if you got the need
But the need in me needs nothing
(But you know that I need nothing)
But I know that you all want something
Just like Boogie Pilgrim
Boogie Pilgrim
Elton John's "Boogie Pilgrim" stands as a vibrant track from the 1976 album Blue Moves, showcasing his signature blend of rock and pop sensibilities. The song features his characteristic piano-driven arrangements and melodic vocal delivery, capturing the upbeat energy typical of his work during this period. Released alongside hits like "Rocket Man," the track exemplifies the polished production and emotional depth that defined his discography in the mid-1970s. It remains a staple of his catalog, reflecting the enduring appeal of his songwriting and performance style across generations of listeners.