IT'S MY LIFE
Bon Jovi(邦.乔维) Lyrics


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This ain't a song for the broken-hearted
No silent prayer for the faith-departed
I ain't gonna be just a face in the crowd
You're gonna hear my voice
When I shout it out loud

It's my life
It's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said I did it my way
I just want to live while I'm alive
It's my life

This is for the ones who stood their ground
It's for Tommy and Gina who never backed down
Tomorrow's getting harder, make no mistake
Luck ain't enough
You've got to make your own breaks

It's my life
And it's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said I did it my way
I just want to live while I'm alive
It's my life

You better stand tall when they're calling you out
Don't bend, don't break, baby, don't back down

It's my life
And it's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said I did it my way
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)

And it's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said I did it my way




I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)

Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics of Bon Jovi's "It's My Life" set the stage for a powerful and empowering anthem. The singer declares that this isn't a song for the broken-hearted or for those who have lost their faith, but rather a song for those who refuse to just blend in with the rest of the crowd. It's a song about taking control of your own life and making your own path, no matter how difficult or daunting the journey may seem.


Throughout the song, Bon Jovi encourages listeners to embrace their individuality and to stand firm in the face of adversity. He references two characters, Tommy and Gina, who "stood their ground" and "never backed down," emphasizing the importance of perseverance and determination.


The chorus of "It's My Life" is perhaps the most memorable part of the song, with its powerful declaration that "It's my life, and it's now or never." The singer expresses a desire to live life to its fullest, without any regrets or hesitation. He wants to follow his heart, like an "open highway," and to do things his own way, just like the famous line from the song "My Way" by Frank Sinatra.


Overall, "It's My Life" is an uplifting and inspiring song that encourages listeners to take charge of their lives and pursue their dreams, no matter how daunting they may seem.


Line by Line Meaning

This ain't a song for the broken-hearted
This song is not for those who have given up on life or love and are feeling sad and hopeless.


No silent prayer for the faith-departed
This song is not about offering prayers or condolences for those who have lost their faith or given up on their dreams.


I ain't gonna be just a face in the crowd
I refuse to be anonymous and blend in with the masses; I want to stand out and be noticed.


You're gonna hear my voice
I want my message to be heard loud and clear, and I won't be silenced in my pursuit of my dreams.


When I shout it out loud
I will scream and shout, making sure that everyone knows that I am taking control of my life and living it on my terms.


It's my life
The decisions I make and the actions I take are solely my responsibility, and I won't let anyone else dictate my life.


It's now or never
I know that time is running out, and if I want to live my life to the fullest, I have to start doing it now, without hesitation or delay.


I ain't gonna live forever
I am aware of my own mortality, and I don't want to waste a single moment of my life.


I just want to live while I'm alive
The most important thing to me is to experience every aspect of life and make the most of every opportunity that comes my way.


(It's my life)
This phrase repeats several times throughout the song, serving as a reminder that I am the captain of my own ship, and no one else can steer it for me.


My heart is like an open highway
My heart is an open book, and I wear my emotions on my sleeve for everyone to see.


Like Frankie said I did it my way
I am taking inspiration from Frank Sinatra's famous song, 'My Way,' which encourages people to live life on their own terms, and I'm doing exactly that.


This is for the ones who stood their ground
I am dedicating this song to all those people who refused to be knocked down and kept pushing through adversity to achieve their goals in life.


It's for Tommy and Gina who never backed down
I am specifically mentioning two characters, Tommy and Gina, who are symbols of resilience and perseverance, to show that anyone can overcome obstacles and succeed.


Tomorrow's getting harder, make no mistake
I know that life is not going to get any easier, so it's up to me to work harder and smarter to achieve my dreams.


Luck ain't enough
I understand that relying solely on luck will not lead to success, and I need to put in the effort to make my dreams a reality.


You've got to make your own breaks
I am accepting responsibility for my own fate and acknowledging that I can't rely on anyone else to help me achieve success; it's up to me to make my own opportunities.


You better stand tall when they're calling you out
I am advising others to brace themselves to face criticism and negative comments from people who are intimidated or threatened by their courage and determination.


Don't bend, don't break, baby, don't back down
I am encouraging others to stay strong and resilient in the face of adversity and not let anyone else's negative opinions or behaviors stop them from achieving their dreams.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RICHARD SAMBORA, JON BON JOVI, MAX MARTIN

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@arthursalitre8933

This ain't a song for the broken-hearted
No silent prayer for faith-departed
I ain't gonna be just a face in the crowd
You're gonna hear my voice
When I shout it out loud

It's my life
It's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like frankie said
I did it my way
I just wanna live while I'm alive
It's my life

This is for the ones who stood their ground
For tommy and gina who never backed down
Tomorrow's getting hard make no mistake
Luck ain't even lucky
Got to make your owns breaks

It's my life
It's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like frankie said
I did it my way
I just wanna live while I'm alive
It's my life

Better stand tall when they're calling you out
Don't bend, don't break, baby, don't back down

It's my life
It's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like frankie said
I did it my way
I just wanna live while I'm alive
It's my life

It's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like frankie said
I did it my way
I just wanna live while I'm alive
It's my life



@channelthename

這不是一首獻給失戀者的歌
This ain't a song for the broken-hearted

沒有為信仰離去的人默默祈禱
No silent prayer for the faith-departed

我不會只是人群中的一張臉
I ain't gonna be just a face in the crowd

你會聽到我的聲音
You're gonna hear my voice

當我大聲喊出來時
When I shout it out loud
這是我的生活
It's my life

機不可失,勿失良機
It's now or never

我不會永遠活著
I ain't gonna live forever

我只想趁我還活著的時候好好活著
I just want to live while I'm alive
這是我的生活
It's my life

我的心就像暢通的高速公路
My heart is like the open highway

就像弗蘭基說的,“我按照自己的方式做”
Like Frankie said, "I did it my way"

我只想趁我還活著的時候好好活著
I just want to live while I'm alive

這是我的生活
It's my life
這是給那些堅守陣地的人的
This is for the ones who stood their ground

這是為了永不退縮的湯米和吉娜
It's for Tommy and Gina who never backed down

明天會更難,別犯錯
Tomorrow's getting harder, make no mistake

光有運氣是不夠的,你必須自己突破
Luck ain't enough, you've got to make your own breaks
這是我的生活
It's my life

機不可失,勿失良機
It's now or never

我不會永遠活著
I ain't gonna live forever

我只想趁我還活著的時候好好活著
I just want to live while I'm alive
這是我的生活
It's my life

我的心就像暢通的高速公路
My heart is like the open highway

就像弗蘭基說的,“我按照自己的方式做”
Like Frankie said, "I did it my way"

我只想趁我還活著的時候好好活著
I just want to live while I'm alive

這是我的生活
It's my life
當他們叫你出來時,你最好站直
You better stand tall when they're calling you out

不要彎曲,不要折斷,寶貝,不要退縮
Don't bend, don't break, baby, don't back down
這是我的生活
It's my life

機不可失,勿失良機
It's now or never

我不會永遠活著
I ain't gonna live forever

我只想趁我還活著的時候好好活著
I just want to live while I'm alive
這是我的生活
It's my life

我的心就像暢通的高速公路
My heart is like the open highway

就像弗蘭基說的,“我按照自己的方式做”
Like Frankie said, "I did it my way"

我只想趁我還活著的時候好好活著
I just want to live while I'm alive

這是我的生活
It's my life



@marcobisoli5965

LYRICS


This ain't a song for the broken-hearted
No silent prayer for faith-departed
And I ain't gonna be just a face in the crowd
You're gonna hear my voice when I shout it out loud


It's my life
It's now or never
But I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive


My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said, "I did it my way"
I just want to live while I'm alive
It's my life


Yeah, this is for the ones who stood their ground
For Tommy and Gina, who never backed down
Tomorrow's getting harder, make no mistake
Luck ain't even lucky, got to make your own breaks


It's my life
And it's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive


My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said, "I did it my way"
I just want to live while I'm alive
'Cause it's my life


Better stand tall when they're calling you out
Don't bend, don't break, baby, don't back down


It's my life
And it's now or never
'Cause I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive

My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said, "I did it my way"
I just want to live while I'm alive


And it's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive


My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said, "I did it my way"
I just want to live while I'm alive
'Cause it's my life



@charlesgomes1558

Lyrics

This ain't a song for the broken-hearted
No silent prayer for faith-departed
And I ain't gonna be just a face in the crowd
You're gonna hear my voice when I shout it out loud

It's my life
It's now or never
But I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive

My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said, "I did it my way"
I just want to live while I'm alive
It's my life

Yeah, this is for the ones who stood their ground
For Tommy and Gina, who never backed down
Tomorrow's getting harder, make no mistake
Luck ain't even lucky, got to make your own breaks

It's my life
And it's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive

My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said, "I did it my way"
I just want to live while I'm alive
'Cause it's my life

Better stand tall when they're calling you out
Don't bend, don't break, baby, don't back down

It's my life
And it's now or never
'Cause I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive

My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said, "I did it my way"
I just want to live while I'm alive

And it's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive

My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said, "I did it my way"
I just want to live while I'm alive
'Cause it's my life



@verasanti1793

"It's My Life"

This ain't a song for the broken-hearted
No silent prayer for the faith-departed
I ain't gonna be just a face in the crowd
You're gonna hear my voice
When I shout it out loud

It's my life
It's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said,
"I did it my way."
I just wanna live while I'm alive
It's my life

This is for the ones who stood their ground
For Tommy and Gina who never backed down
Tomorrow's getting harder make no mistake
Luck ain't even lucky
Got to make your own breaks

It's my life
And it's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said,
"I did it my way."
I just want to live while I'm alive
'Cause it's my life

Better stand tall when they're calling you out
Don't bend, don't break, baby, don't back down

It's my life
And it's now or never
'Cause I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said,
"I did it my way."
I just want to live while I'm alive

It's my life
And it's now or never
'Cause I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said,
"I did it my way."
I just want to live while I'm alive
'Cause it's my life!



@user-mm3sk7kz2p

This ain't a song for the broken-hearted
No silent prayer for the faith-departed
I ain't gonna be just a face in the crowd
You're gonna hear my voice
When I shout it out loud
It's my life
It's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
It's my life
My heart is like the open highway
Like Frankie said, "I did it my way"
I just want to live while I'm alive
It's my life

This is for the ones who stood their ground
It's for Tommy and Gina who never backed down
Tomorrow's getting harder, make no mistake
Luck ain't enough, you've got to make your own breaks
It's my life
It's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
It's my life
My heart is like the open highway
Like Frankie said, "I did it my way"
I just want to live while I'm alive
'cause It's my life

You better stand tall when they're calling you out
Don't bend, don't break, baby, don't back down
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It's my life
It's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
→It's my life
My heart is like the open highway
Like Frankie said, "I did it my way"
I just want to live while I'm alive
It's my life
It's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
→It's my life
My heart is like the open highway
Like Frankie said, "I did it my way"
I just want to live while I'm alive
'cause ↑It's my life



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@valeyv3575

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@ralphlorenzperolino3054

Yeah because the song is inspired from the German film Run Lola Run.

@lynneufeld3175

@@ralphlorenzperolino3054 I saw that Movie!

@ronaldgoncalvesdasilva3019

Yes, very good

@FrsT-hj1hi

perks of a song that doesn't die

@wolfdog3618

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2000 = legend
2010= still legend
2020 = still legend
2024 = always still legend

@Ghost-17263

The true nostalgia of this song

@bonner-roush7022

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@Ghost-17263

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