Thorn In My Side
Bon Jovi(邦.乔维) Lyrics


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Thorn in my side
You're always there
Just to remind me
That I still care
Thorn in my side
You won't let me go
Right there beside me
To let me know

I've been pushed around
Been knocked down
Lost a round or three
Life took a couple of things I loved
When I was too blind to see

But I'll survive
I gave up on luck but I'm still gettin' by
Yeah I'm going to be alright
You can test my faith
But you can't take my pride
Thorn in my side
Thorn in my side, oh

Thorn in my side
You just won't quit
Once in a while when I crack a smile
You rub my face in it
Thorn in my side
You won't let me run
God bless the fights
That I've lost and won

But I'll survive
I gave up on luck but I'm still gettin' by
Yeah I'm going to be alright
You can test my faith
But you can't take my pride
Thorn in my side
Thorn in my side
Thorn in my side
Thorn in my side
Thorn in my side
Thorn in my side

I've been pushed around
Been knocked down
Lost a round or three
Life took a couple of things I loved
When I was too blind to see

But I'll survive
I gave up on luck but I'm still gettin' by
Yeah I'm going to be alright
You can test my faith
But you can't take my pride
Thorn in my side
Thorn in my side
Thorn in my side
Thorn in my side
Thorn in my side
Thorn in my side





(Woah, woah, woah)
(Woah, woah, woah)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bon Jovi's song 'Thorn in My Side' convey the idea of a person or situation that is always present, reminding the singer of their emotions, their past failings, and their capacity to love and have pride. The metaphor of the thorn is used to describe this presence, suggesting that while it might be uncomfortable or even painful, it is also a constant reminder that the singer is still alive and capable of overcoming adversity.


The song acknowledges the challenges and difficulties of life, using phrases such as "been pushed around," "knocked down," and "lost a round or three." However, instead of succumbing to defeat, the lyrics express a determination to survive and thrive despite whatever comes their way.


Overall, the song's message is one of resilience, perseverance, and self-worth in the face of adversity, conveyed through powerful and evocative imagery.


Line by Line Meaning

Thorn in my side
There's someone or something that's constantly bothering me


You're always there
It's an ongoing issue that never goes away


Just to remind me
It keeps coming up and can't be forgotten


That I still care
Even with the trouble it causes, I can't help but care


You won't let me go
I can't escape this problem


Right there beside me
It's always present and impossible to ignore


To let me know
It's a reminder of what I can't forget


I've been pushed around
I've been mistreated and dealt some hard knocks


Been knocked down
I've been defeated and lost confidence


Lost a round or three
I've lost some battles and felt defeated


Life took a couple of things I loved
I've experienced some significant losses in life


When I was too blind to see
I failed to recognize the problem, or its severity, earlier on


But I'll survive
Despite all of this, I'll make it through


I gave up on luck but I'm still gettin' by
I've stopped relying on luck, but I'm still managing


Yeah I'm going to be alright
I'll be okay in the end


You can test my faith
The problem has challenged my faith and beliefs


But you can't take my pride
Even with this issue, I still have my self-respect


Thorn in my side
It's a constant problem


You just won't quit
It won't give up or go away


Once in a while when I crack a smile
Occasionally, I can forget about the problem and be happy


You rub my face in it
But the problem always comes back to remind me


You won't let me run
It's impossible to escape this issue


God bless the fights
The struggles have helped me grow and learn


That I've lost and won
I've both succeeded and failed in dealing with this problem


(Woah, woah, woah)
Musical interlude


(Woah, woah, woah)
Musical interlude




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

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