Bullet
Bon Jovi(邦.乔维) Lyrics
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Shots ring out without a warning
No one seems to even blink in this town
Two dead and a baby missing
Sirens screaming in the distance
A mother pleading bring my baby home now
For the pink slip of an SUV
His defense another generation breakdown
Yeah, yeah
What is the distance between a bullet and a gun
God are you listening
Or have you just given up
Corporate countries go to war
Behind the lies they're fighting for
And black gold from an old king's soul won this round
How can someone take a life
In the name of God and say it's right
How does money lead to greed
When there's still hungry mouths to feed
Yeah, yeah
What is the distance between a bullet and a gun
God are you listening
Or have you just given up
We need forgiveness
We all need a lot of love
We need some hope
We need it now
A little faith man help me out
I'll learn to pray
But it's too late now
Yeah, yeah
What is the distance between a bullet and a gun
God are you listening
Or have you just given up
What is the distance between a bullet and a gun
We need forgiveness
We all need a lot of love
A lot of love
The song "Bullet" by Bon Jovi delves into the theme of gun violence and the consequences it has on individuals and society at large. The lyrics portray an incident where shots are fired without a warning, resulting in the deaths of two people and the baby they were caring for being kidnapped. The mother, who is pleading for the safe return of her child serves as a reminder of the devastating impact that such acts of violence can have on families and communities. The song also touches on the idea of accountability, where the offender's defense is seen as a continuation of a generational breakdown.
The second half of the song shifts to a broader perspective, touching on the issue of war and the corruption that is often seen in nations with valuable resources. The lyrics question how someone can take a life in the name of God and still claim that it's right. Bon Jovi also addresses the idea of greed and how it can coexist with the still-present issue of world hunger. The chorus repeats the question "What is the distance between a bullet and a gun" and calls out to a higher power for forgiveness, love, hope, and faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Dateline early Sunday morning
It was early on a Sunday morning when the incident occurred
Shots ring out without a warning
Gunshots were fired suddenly and unexpectedly
No one seems to even blink in this town
Many people in the town have become desensitized to violence and do not react to it anymore
Two dead and a baby missing
Two people have been killed and there is a baby who cannot be found
Sirens screaming in the distance
Police sirens can be heard in the distance
A mother pleading bring my baby home now
The mother of the missing baby is begging for her child to be returned to her
For the pink slip of an SUV
The reason for the violence was a dispute over ownership of an SUV
A night cut down in tragedy
The night ended in tragedy
His defense another generation breakdown
The perpetrator's defense is just another example of societal breakdown and failure
What is the distance between a bullet and a gun
The song asks a rhetorical question about the relationship between a bullet and a gun
God are you listening
The song addresses a higher power and asks if they are aware of the pain and suffering in the world
Or have you just given up
The song wonders if the higher power has abandoned humanity
Corporate countries go to war
Large companies and powerful countries engage in war for their own interests
Behind the lies they're fighting for
The motivations and propaganda behind these wars are often deceptive and untrue
And black gold from an old king's soul won this round
Oil from a previous ruler's reserves is what gave one side an advantage in the conflict
How can someone take a life
The song questions how anyone could commit the act of taking someone else's life
In the name of God and say it's right
The song criticizes those who justify violence and murder using religion
How does money lead to greed
The song questions how money can cause people to become greedy and lose sight of more important things
When there's still hungry mouths to feed
The song points out that despite the wealth in the world, there are still many people who are struggling to survive
We need forgiveness
The song expresses a desire for forgiveness and redemption
We all need a lot of love
The song emphasizes the importance of love and compassion for one another
We need some hope
The song expresses a desire for hope in a world that can often be bleak and cruel
A little faith man help me out
The song asks for help and guidance from a higher power
I'll learn to pray
The song suggests a willingness to seek answers and guidance through prayer
But it's too late now
Despite the desire for change and redemption, the situation may be beyond repair
We need forgiveness
The song reiterates the desire for forgiveness and redemption
We all need a lot of love
The song emphasizes the importance of love and compassion for one another
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHIE SAMBORA, JON BON JOVI
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