No Apologies
Bon Jovi Lyrics
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We will not back down (no apology)
We are not afraid (no apology)
Not a drop of doubt
Let's start this from the happy ending
Just another white trash train-track kid
Fighting for survival
Trying not to do like his daddy did
Double down the devil at three card monte
No apology, he just knew when to quit
Push your luck, say your prayers
Make believe you don't care
Take a chance, sometimes it's all you need
(No apology)
No apology (no apology)
We will not back down (no apology)
We are not afraid (no apology)
Not a drop of doubt (no apology)
Hand in hand across this land
Our voices shouting out
No apologies
No apologies
You wanna start a personal revolution
Think of living somebody else's life
You can lie about retribution
But there ain't no fire in your lover's eyes
Seems like everybody's selling you dreams 'round here
But no one's buying and it's closing time
Light the fuse, make your break, there's no time left to waste
Baby just like freedom, nothin's free
(No apology)
No apology (no apology)
We will not back down (no apology)
We are not afraid (no apology)
Not a drop of doubt (no apology)
Hand in hand across this land
Our voices shouting out
No apologies
You wanna start a personal revolution
What else you gotta do tonight
(No apology)
No apology (no apology)
We will not back down (no apology)
We are not afraid (no apology)
Not a drop of doubt (no apology)
Hand in hand across this land
Our voices shouting out
No apologies
(No apology)
No apology
(No apology)
No apology
Hand in hand across this land
Our voices shouting out
No apologies
The song "No Apologies" by Bon Jovi is about being unapologetically yourself, standing up for what you believe in, and not being afraid of taking risks. The lyrics encourage the listener to start a personal revolution, to step out of their comfort zone and live their life without regrets. The chorus repeats the phrase "no apology" to emphasize the message of the song and assert the importance of being true to oneself.
The opening verses tell the story of a person who comes from a rough background but is determined to make something of themselves. The lyrics mention the struggle for survival and the desire to break free from the cycle of their past. The song acknowledges that life can be a gamble, but taking chances and knowing when to quit can lead to success. The second verse reminds the listener that they don't have to follow the path that society sets out for them. They can create their own path and live the life they want to live, regardless of what others may think or say.
Overall, "No Apologies" is a motivational anthem that encourages the listener to embrace their true selves and pursue their dreams without hesitation or regret.
Line by Line Meaning
No apology (no apology)
We are confident and unapologetic about who we are and our beliefs.
We will not back down (no apology)
We will not give up or compromise on what we stand for.
We are not afraid (no apology)
We are brave and fearless in the face of challenges and obstacles.
Not a drop of doubt (no apology)
We are completely certain and unwavering in our convictions.
Let's start this from the happy ending
We want to envision a positive outcome and work towards achieving it.
Just another white trash train-track kid
We come from humble beginnings and don't let our background define us.
Fighting for survival
We work hard to overcome adversity and succeed.
Trying not to do like his daddy did
We strive to break free from negative patterns or behaviors we may have learned from our parents.
Double down the devil at three card monte
We take risks and make bold moves, knowing that sometimes we may lose.
No apology, he just knew when to quit
We recognize when to cut our losses and move on without regret.
Push your luck, say your prayers
We take chances and hope for a favorable outcome.
Make believe you don't care
We act confident even when we may be uncertain or nervous.
Take a chance, sometimes it's all you need
We believe that taking risks and seizing opportunities can lead to great rewards.
Hand in hand across this land
We stand united, regardless of our differences, to achieve a common goal.
Our voices shouting out
We speak up and make our voices heard, advocating for what we believe in.
You wanna start a personal revolution
We encourage others to make positive changes in their own lives.
Think of living somebody else's life
We urge people to stop trying to live up to someone else's expectations or standards.
You can lie about retribution
We warn against seeking revenge or holding grudges, which can be destructive.
But there ain't no fire in your lover's eyes
We caution against pursuing relationships that lack passion or genuine love.
Seems like everybody's selling you dreams 'round here
We criticize a culture that promotes unrealistic expectations and false promises.
But no one's buying and it's closing time
We recognize that people are starting to see through these illusions and that time is running out.
Light the fuse, make your break, there's no time left to waste
We encourage people to take action and make changes before it's too late.
Baby just like freedom, nothin's free
We emphasize that achieving true freedom and success requires hard work and sacrifice.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RICHIE SAMBORA, JON BON JOVI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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2021, he's always the best. Who is with me?
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Sempre Bon Jovi for ever!!! From Italia 🇮🇪
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IM WITH U :3
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For ever ingrained in my soul
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me, Jon is Legend
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Everyday!
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I literally have to thank my mother for having such good taste in music - growing up, Bon Jovi was literally the only artist we listened to together - this band never disappoints.
@dellaCHall5823
That's the same way my daughter fell in love with him, all I listened too for years, went to Slippery when Wet concert, an years later , we went together, it was a great memory for us.
I am lucky to have been an 80's girls, an have my 2 children in the 80's.
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great :)
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Thanks my mother too!