Love's The Only Rule
Bon Jovi(邦.乔维) Lyrics

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I don't give a damn how it's supposed to be
That might work for you, it don't work for me
You write your truth and I'll write mine
One man's ceiling's another man's sky high

Flying like an aeroplane
Crying like the lonely whistle of a long black train
Dance in the pouring rain

Spit in the eye of a hurricane
Who said life has got to be so cruel
Love's the only rule

It's written in the stars where I fit in
It's going to hurt sometimes, you got to lose to win
You got your sins and I got mine
Sell your secrets, kiss them all goodbye

Flying like an aeroplane
Alive like a lonely note from John Coltrane
Run like it's a getaway
Say those things that you shouldn't say
Think about it, wouldn't that be cool?
Love's the only rule

Might be a wrecking ball
Or just a wake up call
Don't matter where the pieces fall

Woohoo's
Woohoo's
Woohoo's

I'm gonna fly like an aeroplane
Cry like the whistle of a long black train
Dance in the pouring rain
I'm alive like a lonely note from John Coltrane
Run like its a getaway
Say those things that you shouldn't say

Where love, love's the only rule
Yes love, love's the only rule

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bon Jovi's "Love's The Only Rule" convey a message that challenges the expectations and norms that society has set for how individuals should behave and live their lives. The song starts with the vocalist stating that they don't care about societal expectations and what is considered right or wrong, and they will write their own truth. They believe that everyone's perspectives and realities are valid, and what may work for one person may not work for another. This is expressed through the line, "One man's ceiling's another man's sky high."

As the song progresses, the lyrics emphasize that love is the only rule that truly matters. The vocalist believes that love is what connects us all and that it is the only thing that can bring peace and happiness. This is highlighted through the lines, "Who said life has got to be so cruel? Love's the only rule." The song encourages individuals to be true to themselves, embrace their flaws and secrets, and choose love over all else. The chorus emphasizes this message, stating that flying, crying, dancing, and speaking truth are all acceptable if done with love as the driving force.

Overall, "Love's The Only Rule" is a message of acceptance, love, and individuality. It is a call for everyone to create their own truth, embrace love, and reject societal pressures and expectations that may not align with their values.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't give a damn how it's supposed to be
I don't care what society says is normal or acceptable

That might work for you, it don't work for me
Just because something is right for someone else doesn't mean it's right for me

You write your truth and I'll write mine
We all have our own perspective and experiences that shape our truths

One man's ceiling's another man's sky high
What one person considers a limitation, another person sees as a challenge to strive for

Flying like an aeroplane
Feeling free and limitless

Crying like the lonely whistle of a long black train
Expressing deep emotions through art and music

Dance in the pouring rain
Embracing life's moments, even if they are not perfect

Spit in the eye of a hurricane
Standing strong and defiant in the face of adversity

Who said life has got to be so cruel
Questioning why life can be so tough at times

Love's the only rule
Believing that love is the most important thing that guides our actions

It's written in the stars where I fit in
Believing that our destiny is pre-determined, and we each have a unique path to follow

It's going to hurt sometimes, you got to lose to win
Acknowledging that we may have to face pain and disappointment to achieve our goals

You got your sins and I got mine
Recognizing that everyone makes mistakes and has flaws

Sell your secrets, kiss them all goodbye
Letting go of shame and guilt by being vulnerable and honest

Alive like a lonely note from John Coltrane
Feeling a strong connection to the beauty and emotion of music

Run like it's a getaway
Seizing opportunities and living life to the fullest

Say those things that you shouldn't say
Being authentic and true to oneself, even if it's unpopular or uncomfortable

Think about it, wouldn't that be cool?
Imagining a world where love is the only thing that matters

Might be a wrecking ball
Admitting that sometimes we may cause chaos and destruction accidentally or intentionally

Or just a wake up call
Being willing to learn and grow from our mistakes

Don't matter where the pieces fall
Accepting that we can't control everything and that life doesn't always go as planned

Woohoo's
Expressing joy and excitement

I'm gonna fly like an aeroplane
Feeling empowered and free

Cry like the whistle of a long black train
Expressing emotions in a unique and creative way

Dance in the pouring rain
Enjoying life's moments, even if they are not perfect

Where love, love's the only rule
Believing that love is the guiding principle of life

Yes love, love's the only rule
Reinforcing the importance of love and its ability to overcome all other obstacles

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RICHIE SAMBORA, JON BON JOVI, BILLY FALCON

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I don't give a damn
How it's supposed to be
That might work for you
It don't work for me

You write your truth
And I'll write mine
One man's ceiling's
Another man's sky high

Flying like an aeroplane
Crying Like the lonely whistle of a long black train
Dance in the pouring rain
Spit in the eye of a hurricane
Who said life has got to be so cruel
Love's the only rule

It's written in the scars
Where I fit in
It's going to hurt sometimes
You got to lose to win

You've got your sins
And I got mine
Sell your secrets kiss them all goodbye

Flying like an aeroplane
Alive like a lonely note from John Coltrane
Run like it's a getaway
Say those things that you shouldn't say
Think about it wouldn't that be cool?
If love's the only rule

Might be a wrecking ball
Or just a wake up call
Don't matter where the peices fall

Wooooah, wooooah, wooooah

I'm gonna fly like an aeroplane
Cry like the whistle of a long black train
Dance in the pouring rain
I'm alive like a lonely not from John Coltrane
Run like it's a getaway
Say those things that you souldn't say

Where love, love's the only rules
Yes love, love's the only rule
Ah love, love's the only rule
Love, only rule
Love's the only rule

Wooooah, wooooah , wooooah