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