High Hopes (Tim Scott McConnell song)

"High Hopes" is a song written by Tim Scott McConnell and first released on his 1994 album, High Lonesome Sound. The song details themes of perseverance, dreaming big despite hardship, and maintaining optimism in the face of adversity. It presents a narrative of struggling through life with the titular "high hopes" as a driving force.

The song gained wider recognition when it was covered by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, appearing on Springsteen's 2014 album of the same name, High Hopes. Springsteen's version became a commercial success, further popularizing the song and solidifying its message of optimism and resilience. The Springsteen version incorporated a guitar riff originally featured in the song "Just Like Fire Would" by Australian band The Saints. McConnell has publicly expressed his admiration for Springsteen's rendition, acknowledging its significant contribution to the song's overall exposure.