Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi is a hard rock band originating from Sayreville. Fronted by lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi, the group originally achieved large-scale success in the 1980s.

They have also won a Grammy for best Country Collaboration for "Who Says You Can't Go Home" with Jennifer Nettles from Sugarland. They have also been nominated twice for the smash hit "It's My Life" and two songs from the album Bounce, "Misunderstood" and "Everyday".

Slippery When Wet (1986)
You promised me heaven, then put me through hell.
 * An angel's smile is what you sell
 * "You Give Love a Bad Name"

It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not We've got each other and that's a lot For love - we'll give it a shot
 * She says we've got to hold on to what we've got
 * "Living on a Prayer"

Tommy whispers: Baby it's okay, someday.
 * Gina dreams of running away, when she cries in the night
 * "Living on a Prayer"

You live for the fight when that's all that you've got.
 * We've got to hold on ready or not
 * "Living on a Prayer"

A broken man who looked like me And no one knows the pain he's been living He lost his love and still hasn't forgiven himself.
 * I saw a man down on lonely street
 * "Without Love"

And I swore I'd never let you go.
 * We danced so close; we danced so slow
 * "Never Say Goodbye"


 * It's all the same only the names have changed.
 * "Wanted Dead Or Alive"

New Jersey (1988)
But satisfaction is guaranteed
 * What you get ain't always what you see
 * "Lay Your Hands on Me"

But I bet he must have had a plan 'Cause you were born to be my baby.
 * Only God would know the reasons
 * "Born To Be My Baby"

And now you're swimming for the shore You left me drowning in my tears And you won't save me anymore.
 * You say you've cried a thousand rivers
 * "I'll Be There For You"

But I can't buy back yesterday.
 * I can promise you tomorrow
 * "I'll Be There For You"

That's why I had to run though I needed you.
 * I couldn't be the one to make your dreams come true
 * "Wild Is The Wind"


 * We're two kids hitching down the road of life.
 * "Born To Be My Baby"

When friends were friends forever and what you said is what you did.
 * I can still remember when I was just a kid
 * "Blood On Blood"

You're an all night generator wrapped in stockings and a dress.
 * I need a respirator 'cause I'm running out of breath
 * "Bad Medicine"


 * Your love is like bad medicine. Bad medicine is what I need. Shake it up just like bad medicine. There ain't no doctor that can cure my disease.
 * "Bad Medicine"

Keep The Faith (1992)
Sometimes I wait forever To stand out in the rain So no one sees me cryin' Trying to wash away this pain.
 * Sometimes I wish I was blind
 * "Keep The Faith"

You know I need you like a poet needs the pain.
 * Baby, I want you like the roses want the rain
 * "In These Arms"

While my mistress she calls me to stand in her spotlight again Tonight, I won't be alone but you know that don't mean I'm not lonely I've got nothing to prove For it's you that I'd die to defend.
 * Now as you close your eyes, know I'll be thinking about you
 * "Bed Of Roses"

Make it by the gun or knife 'Cause the other way there's too much pain Night after night after night after night
 * If I could choose the way I’ll die
 * "Dry County"

I never shot for the moon I like them right where they are All I wanted was you
 * I never wanted the stars


 * "I Want You"


 * It feels so good it ought to be illegal.
 * "Blame It On The Love Of Rock'N'Roll"

Cross Road (1994)
Till the heavens burst and the words don't rhyme I know when I die you'll be on my mind
 * I'll be there till the stars don't shine
 * "Always"

When he pulls you near When he says the words You've been needing to hear I'll wish I was him, that his words were mine
 * When he holds you close
 * "Always"

I'm takin' each day and night at a time. Yeah, I'm down, but I know I'll get by. Hey, hey, hey, hey, man, gotta live my life like I ain't got nothing but this roll of the dice. I'm feelin' like a Monday but someday I'll be Saturday night.
 * Hey, man, I'm alive,
 * "Someday I'll Be Saturday Night"


 * You see I've always been a fighter, but without you - I'd give up.
 * "Always"

The street life ain't much better, but at least I'm getting paid.
 * My foster Daddy went and took my innocence away
 * "Someday I'll Be Saturday Night"

These Days (1995)
I should have seen the end of summer in your eyes.
 * I should have seen it coming when the roses died
 * "This Ain't a Love Song"


 * I didn't have much money so I stole you a rose.
 * "Bitter Wine"

What was once holy water tastes like bitter wine.
 * Love left me stranded at the station and the last train's gone by
 * "Bitter Wine"

The ups and downs will make you scream sometimes.
 * It's a bitch, but life's a roller coaster ride
 * "Lie To Me"


 * His ring is on your finger, but my heart is in your hands.
 * "Damned"

Everybody's got their cross to bare these days.
 * There's a man out on the corner, singing old song about change.
 * "These Days"

Still there's nothing to hold on to but these days.
 * Noone wants to be themselves these days.
 * "These Days"

But these days, there ain't a ladder on the streets. Oh, no, no, these days are fast, nothing lasts, there ain't no time to waste, There ain't nobody left to take the blame.
 * These days, the stars ain't out of reach
 * "These Days"

From the second story window he just jumped and closed his eyes. His mamma said he was crazy; he said "Mamma, I've got to try. Don't you know that all my heroes died?" And I guess I'd rather die than fade away.
 * Jimmy's shoes busted both his legs tryin' to learn to fly.
 * "These Days"

In a world that gives you nothing, i need something to believe in.
 * If there's nothing but survival, how can I believe in sin
 * "Something To Believe In"

To get me through the night To make me feel alright Something like you.
 * Give me something I can use
 * "Something For The Pain"

Said "I'll draw you a heart And we'll find you somebody else new" Well I made my last trip To those carnival lips When I bet all that I had on you.
 * Now some tarot card-shark
 * "(It's Hard) Letting You Go"

But hey God do you ever think about me?
 * I know how busy you must be
 * Hey God

Crush (2000)
Don't bend don't break, baby don't back down
 * Better stand tall when they're calling you out
 * "It's my life"

For being my eyes When I couldn´t see
 * Thank you for loving me
 * "Thank You For Loving Me"


 * But you can't win until you're not afraid to lose
 * "Just Older"


 * You know everything about her but don't know her at all
 * "Mystery train"

You're gonna hear my voice when I shout it out loud.
 * I ain't gonna be just a face in the crowd
 * "It's my life"


 * I never knew I had a dream until that dream was you.
 * "Thank You For Loving Me"

Just like me it's broken in It's not old - just older.
 * I like the bed I'm sleeping in
 * "Just Older"

Bounce (2002)
One for love, one for truth, one for me, one for you. Where we once were divided, now we stand united. We stand as one, undivided.
 * A million prayers to God above, a million tears making ocean.
 * "Undivided"

Bleeding, sweating, dying. Hear me when I say "Gonna live my life, everyday." I'm gonna touch the sky, I spread these wings and fly, I ain't here to play, gonna live my life everyday.
 * I've had enough of crying,
 * "Everyday"

Baby, I see something new It takes me higher than before It makes me want you more. I don't want to sleep tonight, Dreaming's just a waste of time, When I look at what my life's been coming to. I'm all about loving you.
 * Every time I look at you,
 * "All About Lovin' You"

Bounce, bounce, stand up and shout it out. Bounce, bounce, I play hard, I play to win, Count me out, count me in, I'll be bouncing back again.
 * Bounce, bounce, nothing's gonna keep me down,
 * "Bounce"


 * Life is just what happened while we were busy making plans.
 * "Right Side Of Wrong"

You're everything I am.
 * You can take this world away
 * "All About Lovin' You"

And I never told you I just want you to know You had me from 'Hello'.
 * The first time I saw you it felt like coming home
 * "You had Me From Hello"


 * If I could turn back time you'd still be mine.
 * "Misunderstood"

Have A Nice Day (2005)
And I write it everyday And I hope you're by my side When I'm writing the last page.
 * This is the story of my life
 * "Story Of My Life"

This is your life; you've made it this far.
 * Welcome to wherever you are
 * "Welcome To Wherever You Are"

I was looking for something I couldn't replace.
 * I spent twenty years trying to get out of this place
 * "Who Says You Can't Go Home?"


 * When you wanna give up, and your hearts about to break Remember that you're perfect, God makes no mistakes.
 * "Welcome To wherever You Are"

Lost Highway (2007)
The summer sun packed up is long gone there's a whole lot of leavin' going on.
 * It's pretty cold for late September and autumn wind is creeping in.
 * "Whole Lot Of Leavin'"

I like waking up with you on my mind. Knowing that you're saving me one more time.
 * Alarm clock rings it's 6:45
 * "Any Other Day*

The Circle (2009)
come on and get up off your knees. When life is a bitter pill to swallow, you've got to hold on to what you believe. Believe that the sun will shine tomorrow and that your saints and sinners bleed. We weren't born to follow, you've got to stand up for what you believe.
 * We weren't born to follow,
 * "We Weren't Born To Follow"


 * Who's gonna save you when the stars fall from the sky?
 * "Superman Tonight

Greatest Hits (2010)

 * You wanna give up, but it's worth the fight.
 * "What Do You Got?"

What else you gotta do tonight?
 * You wanna start a personal revolution
 * "No Apologies"

What About Now (2013)
I am a rock, not just another grain of sand I wanna be the one you run to when you need a shoulder I ain't a soldier but I'm here to take a stand because we can
 * I don't wanna be another wave in the ocean
 * "Because We Can"

you'd better have the teeth. If you're gonna take that step get up off from your knees 'Cause tonight, you're alive
 * If you wanna take a bite
 * "What About Now"

'Till dreams are just fade dark and grey And all of your plans that slip out through your hands Are the dreams that you take to your grave
 * Believe for that reason that dream through the seasons
 * "What About Now"