Philadelphia Analysis
“I was bruised and battered, I couldn’t tell what I felt; I was unrecognisable to myself; saw my reflection in a window; didn’t know my own face; oh brother, are you gonna leave me wasting away; on the streets of Philadelphia.” This is a quote from the song, ‘Streets of Philadelphia’ by Bruce Springsteen, which is played throughout the movie, Philadelphia. ... One of these being, “We are standing here in Philadelphia. ... “Night has fallen, I’m lying 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.