Bon Jovi has been my favourite band for years. They've produced 10 studio albums, and 4 compilation/live albums. Their 11th studio album, The Circle, will be released next month and I for one am super excited about it!
It's been a while since I've posted a JC's Top 5 (actually, it's been a while since I've posted anything), so with a new Bon Jovi album coming about, I thought it was only fitting to honour my favourite band.
With well over 100 Bon Jovi songs to choose from, trying to narrow down my 5 favourites was difficult, but, here are the results.
5. Thank You for Loving Me
If the future Mrs. Meanie and I were to choose to have a traditional wedding (which we won't), this song would have to be given serious consideration as our first dance. It's a beautiful song that eloquently captures the essence of how a man feels about his girlfriend/wife. But in typical Bon Jovi fashion, while the song is sweet and sensitive, it still retains an element of masculinity.
Favourite Lyrics:
You pick me up when I fall down
You ring the bell before they count me out
If I was drowning you would part the sea
And risk your life to rescue me
To listen to Thank You for Loving Me click here.
4. Hey God
Hey God was a single from Bon Jovi's sixth studio album These Days. If you're not familiar with the song, it could be because the only place in the world that it was a hit was the UK (those Brits sure have great taste!).
But I love this song because the characters in it are all on the edge of despair and questioning their faith. And really, who among us (that don't question the Big Guy's existence) haven't wondered if God actually notices or cares about our struggles?
Favourite Lyrics:
Hey God I'm just a little man
Got a wife and family
But I almost lost the house, yeah I bought into the dream
We're barely holding on when I'm in way too deep
We're two paychecks away from living out on the streets.
To listen to Hey God click here.
3. Have a Nice Day
Have a Nice Day is one of those songs that just makes you feel good! It's empowering and fun all at the same time. And not surprisingly, it was a top 10 hit around the world!
Favourite Lyrics:
My Daddy lived a lie, that's just the price that he paid
Sacrificed his life, just slaving away
Oh, if there's one thing I hang on to
That gets me through the night
I ain't gonna do what I don't want to
I'm gonna live my life.
To listen to Have a Nice Day click here.
2. Prayer '94
Prayer '94 is a reworked version of Living on a Prayer that was included on Bon Jovi's greatest hits album Cross Road. So why did I pick this song and not the original?? I really feel the slower tempo of this song suits the lyrics and captures the despair (and hope) of Tommy and Gina much better than the original did.
Favourite Lyrics:
Gina dreams of running away - yes she does
When she cries in the night Tommy whispers
Baby it's okay - it's ok, someday.
To listen to Prayer '94 click here.
1. You Give Love a Bad Name
You Give Love a Bad Name is not only my favourite Bon Jovi song, it is the song that got me listening to them in the first place! From the first time my friend Russ played this tune for me I was absolutely hooked. I rushed out and purchased Slippery When Wet and instantly fell in love with the band!
VH1 ranked You Give Love a Bad Name at number 20 on their list of "100 Greatest Rock Songs", and I've ranked it at #1 on my list of Top 5 Bon Jovi Songs. I wonder which the band considers a bigger honour??
Favourite Lyrics:
Paint your smile on your lips
Blood red nails on your fingertips
A school boys dream, you act so shy
Your very first kiss was your first kiss goodbye
To listen to You Give Love a Bad Name click here.
Let me know what you think of my list. Do you agree? Disagree? And what's your favourite Bon Jovi song?
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