Bad Medicine
Bon Jovi(본 조비) Lyrics
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Bad medicine is what I need, whoa
Shake it up just like bad medicine
There ain't no doctor that can cure my disease
Bad medicine
I ain't got a fever, got a permanent disease
And it'll take more than a doctor to prescribe a remedy
Gonna take more than a shot to get this poison out of me
And I got all the symptoms count 'em 1,2,3
First you need, then you bleed, and when you're on your knees
(That's what you get for falling in love
You get a little but it's never enough
That what you get for falling in love)
Now, this boy's addicted 'cause your kiss is the drug, whoa
Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa
Shake it up just like bad medicine
There ain't no doctor that can cure my disease
Bad, bad medicine
I don't need no needle to be givin' me a thrill
And I don't need no anesthesia or a nurse to bring a pill
I got a dirty down addiction that doesn't leave a track
I got a jones for your affection like a monkey on my back
There ain't no paramedic gonna save this heart attack
When you need, then you bleed, on you knees
(That's what you get for falling in love
You get a little but it's never enough
That what get for falling in love)
This boy's addicted 'cause your kiss is the drug, whoa
Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa
Shake it up just like bad medicine
So let's play doctor, baby
Bad medicine
It's what I want. Bad, bad medicine
Ow, it's what I need
I need a respirator 'cause I'm running out of breath
You're an all night generator wrapped in stockings and a dress
When you find your medicine you take what you can get
'Cause if there's something better baby well they hav'n't found it yet
Whoa
Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa
Shake it up just like bad medicine
There ain't no doctor that can cure my disease
Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa
Shake it up just like bad medicine
There ain't no doctor that can cure my disease
Bad, bad medicine is what I want
Bad bad medicine. Oo baby, oo babe
I gotta go I gotta I gotta go I gotta medicine
I got I gotta do it again, wait a minute wait a minute
Hold on I'm not done. One more time. With feeling
Come on. All-right. Help me out now
Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa
Shake it up just like bad medicine
There ain't no doctor that can cure my disease
Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa
Shake it up just like bad medicine
There ain't no doctor that can cure my disease
Bad, bad medicine is what I want
Bad bad medicine. Oo baby, oo babe
I gotta go I gotta I gotta go I gotta medicine
I got I gotta do it again, wait a minute wait a minute
Hold on I'm not done. One more time. With feeling
Come on. All-right. Help me out now
Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa
Shake it up just like bad medicine
You got the potion that can cure my disease
Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa
Shake it up just like bad medicine
You got the potion that can cure my disease
Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa
Shake it up just like bad medicine
You got the potion that can cure my disease
The lyrics of Bon Jovi's song "Bad Medicine" revolve around love being compared to drugs. The song is an ode to the girl who is like bad medicine, which is needed by the singer to cure his disease of a broken heart. He compares the addiction of his love to the addiction of drugs, and the girl's kiss as a drug that he is addicted to. The singer confesses that even though he has money, it is not enough to cure the disease, and that only the girl's love can cure it.
Additionally, the song's chorus mentions that there is no doctor who can cure his disease, emphasizing the strength and intensity of his love. The singer amplifies his addiction to love by stating that his love is like bad medicine, and he needs that kind of medicine to cure his heartache. Love is often compared to being a drug as it can have a similar effect on people's emotions and behavior.
Overall, "Bad Medicine" by Bon Jovi is a song about the intensity of love and how it can consume individuals like a drug. The lyrics are passionate, and the song is quite upbeat, making it a popular hit for the band.
Line by Line Meaning
Your love is like bad medicine
Your love is addictive and powerful, like a drug that may not be good for me.
Bad medicine is what I need, whoa
I need your love, despite its potentially harmful effects.
Shake it up just like bad medicine
I want you to keep my love life exciting, just like the way drugs can shake people up.
There ain't no doctor that can cure my disease
No one can alleviate the effects of your addictive love.
I ain't got a fever, got a permanent disease
I don't have a temporary condition, but rather a lifelong hunger for your love.
And it'll take more than a doctor to prescribe a remedy
My love addiction is too strong for a typical remedy, such as a prescription drug.
I got lots of money but it isn't what I need
Money cannot buy me the love and affection I crave.
Gonna take more than a shot to get this poison out of me
It will take more than a quick fix or temporary solution to overcome my love addiction to you.
And I got all the symptoms count 'em 1,2,3
I know I'm addicted to your love because I exhibit all the symptoms, of which there are three.
First you need, then you bleed, and when you're on your knees
The effects of your love addiction start with the need for affection, lead to heartbreak and suffering, and ultimately, submission.
(That's what you get for falling in love
This is the experience that happens when you fall in love.
You get a little but it's never enough
One can never get enough of the love this person is feeling
This boy's addicted 'cause your kiss is the drug, whoa
The addiction to the partner's love is too strong and can only be compared to an actual drug.
I don't need no needle to be givin' me a thrill
I don't need physical drugs to feel excited anymore because of the intense and thrilling feelings within the relationship.
And I don't need no anesthesia or a nurse to bring a pill
I don't need medical treatments like anesthesia or pills because I am getting my fix of love from my partner.
I got a dirty down addiction that doesn't leave a track
My addiction to your love is intense, but not physically visible like a drug addiction would be.
I got a jones for your affection like a monkey on my back
I crave your love and attention to the point of it being like an addiction that, once experienced, can never be rid of or ignored.
There ain't no paramedic gonna save this heart attack
No outside help can save me from the intense emotional effects of loving you.
You're an all night generator wrapped in stockings and a dress
You're always full of energy and passion, able to keep the romantic spark going even late into the night.
When you find your medicine you take what you can get
When you find the love of your life, you don't settle for less than what you truly want and deserve.
'Cause if there's something better baby well they hav'n't found it yet
There is no better option out there for me other than your 'bad medicine' style of love
You got the potion that can cure my disease
Only my partner's love can offer a cure to this overwhelming addiction I am experiencing.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD SAMBORA, DESMOND CHILD, JON BON JOVI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ddnn8210
The bands, the hair, the guys, the ripped jeans, the leather, the boots, the guitar solos, drum solos, the screams, the voice, the music, the rock, the ladies, the fans,the awesome stages, the light shows, the craziness, the pure - fist pumping fun, head banging- body jumping songs,the best concert era of all time, best rock era, the Greatest, one and only, the 80s
@depressedbuttercat5318
I wish I was around in the 80s so so badly
Edit: Okay I changed my mind on what my reply said, we have a lot of technologies today that allow us to listen to as much bon jovi as we want. So... I'm glad I get to stay in the present
@Gantoise89
I guess your so right 😅
@joshtonkin7684
The utter desperation for time travel rn 😂 I’m so jealous of my mum who saw them numerous times live in their prime.
@robertacoimbra8434
Indeed
@optimusprime7421
@@depressedbuttercat5318 I would prefer to experience it live,I love to watch all of this era and the concerts from years that I went too,but no video can replace real thing 😉🤘🎶🎸🥇😁😁😁😊
@AndreChaser
I'm building a time machine. Who wants come back to the 80's with me?
@8500Mike
Me voy contigo amigo
@paulbivens1162
Hey don't forget me if you build a time machine I want to go sign me up I would love to relive the 80s all over again that was some fun time party a Time summertime good old times God how I miss that year back in the 80s
@Eo-Io
Andre Chasseraux uh me please