Have A Nice Day
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Why, you want to tell me how to live my life?
Who, are you to tell me if it's black or white?
Mama, can you hear me? Try to understand
Is innocence the difference between a boy and a man
My daddy lived the lie, it's just the price that he paid
Sacrificed his life, just slavin' away

Oh, if there's one thing I hang onto
It gets me through the night
I ain't gonna do what I don't want to
I'm gonna live my life
Shining like a diamond, rolling with the dice
Standing on the ledge, show the wind how to fly
When the world gets in my face
I say, have a nice day
Have a nice day
Have a nice day

Take a look around you, look nothing's what it seems
We're living in a broken home of hopes and dreams
Let me be the first to shake a helping hand
Everybody, pray enough to take a stand
I knocked on every door, on every dead end street
Looking for forgiveness
What's left to believe?

Oh, if there's one thing I hang onto
It gets me through the night
I ain't gonna do what I don't want to
I'm gonna live my life
Shining like a diamond, rolling with the dice
Standing on the ledge, show the wind how to fly
When the world gets in my face
I say, have a nice day
Have a nice day
Have a nice day

Oh, if there's one thing I hang onto
It gets me through the night
I ain't gonna do what I don't want to
I'm gonna live my life
Shining like a diamond, rolling with the dice
Standing on the ledge, show the wind how to fly
When the world gets in my face
I say, have a nice day
Have a nice day
Have a nice day
Have a nice day
Have a nice day

When the world keeps trying, to drag me down
I've gotta raise my hands, gonna stand my ground
Well I say, have a nice day




Have a nice day
Have a nice day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bon Jovi's "Have a Nice Day" speak of the struggle between individuality and conformity. The song opens with the singer questioning why others feel entitled to tell him how to live his life or what choices to make. He then asks his mother for understanding while acknowledging that innocence may be the difference between a boy and a man. The second verse continues with a look at the brokenness of the world and the need for everyone to take a stand and work together to fix things.


The chorus serves as a defiant proclamation that the singer will not do what he doesn't want to and will live his life on his own terms. He will shine like a diamond and take risks, standing on the edge even when it's scary. When the world tries to force him down, he'll rise up and say "have a nice day," refusing to be dragged down.


The song ultimately champions the power of individuality and the importance of standing up for oneself in the face of pressure to conform. At its core, it's a message about personal agency and the importance of staying true to oneself while navigating a complex world.


Line by Line Meaning

Why, you want to tell me how to live my life?
I don't understand why you feel like you have the right to dictate how I should live my own life.


Who, are you to tell me if it's black or white?
You don't have the authority to decide what's right or wrong for me.


Mama, can you hear me? Try to understand
Mom, please try to comprehend the challenges I'm facing even if they seem different from yours.


Is innocence the difference between a boy and a man
Does innocence define the stark contrast between someone who's still a kid and someone who's grown up?


My daddy lived the lie, it's just the price that he paid
My dad pushed down his truths and lived a life he didn't believe in, at the cost of his well-being.


Sacrificed his life, just slavin' away
He gave up his life, sentenced to working non-stop with no break, just to make ends meet.


Oh, if there's one thing I hang onto It gets me through the night
There's one thing that keeps me going and that helps me cope with the hardships of each day.


I ain't gonna do what I don't want to I'm gonna live my life
I won't be coerced to comply with anything that doesn't align with my will, as I plan to lead my life on my own terms.


Shining like a diamond, rolling with the dice Standing on the ledge, show the wind how to fly
I'm going to live boldly, take chances, and learn from my mistakes, let my light shine, and soar even when the cards are stacked against me.


When the world gets in my face I say, have a nice day Have a nice day Have a nice day
I confront challenges, obstacles, or setbacks with a positive attitude, asserting that no matter what happens, everything will eventually be alright.


Take a look around you, look nothing's what it seems We're living in a broken home of hopes and dreams
If you take a closer look at reality, you'll notice that there's hidden pain, and that the world we live in shatters our dreams.


Let me be the first to shake a helping hand Everybody, pray enough to take a stand
Let me be the first one to extend support to others and ask everybody to join forces and make a stand against perceived injustice.


I knocked on every door, on every dead end street Looking for forgiveness What's left to believe?
I have searched for forgiveness by knocking on every possible door, even though certain places offer no hope. So what's left to put my trust in?


When the world keeps trying, to drag me down I've gotta raise my hands, gonna stand my ground Well I say, have a nice day Have a nice day Have a nice day
No matter how much the world tries to pull me down, I'm determined to rise up and stay true to my principles. And, once again, I declare that everything will ultimately turn out well.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOHN SHANKS, JON BON JOVI, RICHIE SAMBORA

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@user-eu4rb4hm1d

I'm Japanese high school student.
I have known Bon Jovi since last year.
I'm very surprised that their coolness!
I love this song and their music!
Thank you Bon Jovi !!!
I'm very sorry for my poor English.

P.S.
Thank you for lots of thoughtful message!
I keep listening their music and be encouraged. One of my way of study English is to translating the words of BON JOVI's songs!!
If they come to Japan, I wish to go their LIVE!



@theharshtruthoutthere

@@Yoyomamusic007 Judging the entertainers righteously:
they are:
DECEIVERS
MTFs and FTMs
cowards
masons puppets
greedy
in love of all lies
demon possessed
members of one big club: FREEMASONRY
Analyse them, you`ll get same results.

And they all let us know, by placing the masonic hand signs and symbols into all music videos, movies, concerts, magazines, album covers…..



(As if judging is often unjust by many, so is free speech willed with nonsense , because of the lack of knowledge. 1st go and gain KNOWLEDGE, which you missing and then worry about you being allowed to judge and speak free or not. Take a listen around the world, many are just noise makers, having no knowledge about that they talk about, nobody truly listens them. These 2 verses describe perfectly many human souls situation:
Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.
Job 34:35 Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words were without wisdom.)



@wolfunknown2246

Why, you wanna tell me how to live my life?
Who, are you to tell me if it's black or white?
Mama, can you hear me? Try to understand
Is innocence the difference between a boy and a man?
My daddy lived the lie, that's just the price that he paid
Sacrificed his life, just slaving away

[Chorus]
Ohh, if there's one thing I hang onto
That gets me through the night
I ain't gonna do what I don't want to
I'm gonna live my life
Shining like a diamond, rolling with the dice
Standing on the ledge, I show the wind how to fly
When the world gets in my face
I say, have a nice day
Have a nice day

[Verse 2]
Take a look around you; nothing's what it seems
We're living in the broken home of hopes and dreams
Let me be the first to shake a helping hand
Anybody brave enough to take a stand
I've knocked on every door, on every dead end street
Looking for forgiveness
What's left to believe?



@jhdv9356

Why, you want to tell me how to live my life?
And who, are you to tell me if it's black or white?
Mama, can you hear me? Try to understand
Is innocence the difference between a boy and a man
My daddy lived the lie, it's just the price that he paid
Sacrificed his life, just slavin' away
Oh, if there's one thing I hang onto
That gets me through the night
I ain't gonna do what I don't want to
I'm gonna live my life
Shining like a diamond, rolling with the dice
Standing on the ledge, I show the wind how to fly
When the world gets in my face
I say, have a nice day
Have a nice day
Take a look around you, look nothing's what it seems
We're living in the broken home of hopes and dreams
Let me be the first to shake a helping hand
With anybody, pray enough to take a stand
I've knocked on every door, on every dead end street
Looking for forgiveness
What's left to believe?
Oh, if there's one thing I hang onto
That gets me through the night
I ain't gonna do what I don't want to
I'm gonna live my life
Shining like a diamond, rolling with the dice
Standing on the ledge, I show the wind how to fly
When the world gets in my face
I say, have a nice day
Have a nice day
oh, if there's one thing I hang onto
That gets me through the night
I ain't gonna do what I don't want to
I'm gonna live my life
Shining like a diamond, rolling with the dice
Standing on the ledge, I show the wind how to fly
When the world gets in my face
I say, have a nice day
Have a nice day
Have a nice day
When the world keeps trying, to drag me down
I've gotta raise my hands, gonna stand my ground
I say, hey, have a nice day
Have a nice day
Have a nice day



All comments from YouTube:

@kirizakieizi

This song is very like is Japanese

LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@weissedel9995

エイジ君がいてビックリ!!

@AS-xr7ct

本物いてワロタwwwww

@codmw324

Alex Sato Have a nice day

@Andinus3000

毎日に楽しい おまえまんこやん

@user-jx5bc7gl3f

桐崎栄二/きりざきえいじ え、めっちゃビックリ笑
でもそーいや部屋紹介の時にボンジョビのCDあったもんな〜
なんか嬉しい!笑

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@MagdalenaZ13

I play this song every time I feel like my depression is starting to overwhelm me again, and then I feel better. It´s like a cure

@harshbirsaini

This song is therapy ❤️❤️❤️💕

@michaelkrull3331

Same here

@cardboardtruck1009

Exactly

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