: The video notably ends with a rare close-up of a smiling Springsteen, signaling a "happier" era for the artist. Musical Highlights in Video
: Critics highlight a "sexy sequence" where Springsteen walks up a hallway and a "demure skin-on-skin interlude" that literalizes the song's title.
The video uses a mix of expressionist imagery and performance footage to echo the song's themes of isolation and the redemptive power of connection.
: Fans and critics often prefer the video version for its "longer solo" where Springsteen plays with intense energy.
: The video depicts a trolley car ride through the "lonesome streets" of New Orleans.
: In one of the solos, a guitar string breaks, and the video captures Springsteen laughing at the mishap—a moment many fans find endearing.
Reception is polarized, largely because this was his first major project without the .
: The studio cut used in the video is frequently cited as one of Springsteen's best vocal performances, described as "pulsating" and "life-affirming". Critical & Fan Reception