Make A Memory
Bon Jovi Lyrics


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Hello again, it's you and me
Kinda always like it used to be
Sippin' wine, killing time
Trying to solve life's mysteries

How's your life, it's been a while?
God it's good to see you smile
I see you reaching for your keys
Looking for a reason not to leave

If you don't know if you should stay
If you don't say what's on your mind
Baby just breathe
There's nowhere else tonight we should be

You wanna make a memory

I dug up this old photograph
Look at all that hair we had
It's bitter sweet to hear you laugh
Your phone is ringin' I don't wanna ask

If you go now I'll understand
If you stay, hey, I've gotta plan

You wanna make a memory?
You wanna steal a piece of time?
You can sing the melody to me
And I can write a couple lines

You wanna make a memory

If you don't know if you should stay
And you don't say what's on your mind




Baby just breathe
There's nowhere else tonight we should be (We should be)
(We should be)

You wanna make a memory?
You wanna steal a piece of time?
You can sing the melody to me
And I can write a couple lines

You wanna make a memory
You wanna make a memory

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bon Jovi's song Make A Memory talk about two old friends reconnecting after a long time and reminiscing about the memories they shared in the past. The opening lines "Hello again, it's you and me, kinda always like it used to be" signify that the two friends have had a special bond and irrespective of the time and distance they can always connect. They are sitting together, sipping wine, and trying to solve life's mysteries. The next line "How's your life, it's been a while? God, it's good to see you smile" shows that the singer is genuinely happy to see his friend after a long time and can't help but notice the changes that have occurred in his friend's life.


As the conversation progresses, the singer pulls out an old photograph that reminds them of their youth and how much fun they had. The line "Look at all that hair we had" signifies that they are laughing about how they used to look during their youth. In the middle of the conversation, when the friend's phone starts ringing, the singer doesn't want to interrupt and ask the reason. The singer then proposes that if the friend wants to go, he understands, but if he stays, he has a plan. The plan is to make new memories and cherish the old ones. They can make new memories by creating a new melody while singing and writing lyrics.


Overall, the song is about cherishing old friendships and creating new memories. The theme of the song revolves around the importance of friendships, and how friends can make life worth living.


Line by Line Meaning

Hello again, it's you and me
The singer is happy to see someone again and reminiscing about old times spent together.


Kinda always like it used to be
The singer notes that their interaction feels familiar like it always has in the past.


Sippin' wine, killing time
The two are casually enjoying each other's company with a glass of wine and no specific plan but to relax.


Trying to solve life's mysteries
The conversation between the two is philosophical, with both parties pondering about the meaning of life.


How's your life, it's been a while?
The singer is asking the other person how their life is going since it's been some time since they've last seen each other.


God it's good to see you smile
The singer is pleased to see the other person happy and content.


I see you reaching for your keys
The singer notices that the other person may be getting ready to leave soon.


Looking for a reason not to leave
Despite the other person appearing to have forgotten something and considering leaving, the singer hopes they will stay.


If you don't know if you should stay
The singer acknowledges that the other person may be uncertain about staying longer.


If you don't say what's on your mind
The singer encourages the other person to voice their thoughts and feelings.


Baby just breathe
The singer comforts the other person, suggesting they take a calming breath and relax.


There's nowhere else tonight we should be
The singer suggests that spending time together is the best place for the two of them to be tonight.


You wanna make a memory
The singer proposes that they make a lasting memory together tonight.


I dug up this old photograph
The singer shares a nostalgic item, an old photograph, to reminisce with the other person.


Look at all that hair we had
The singer notices how different they both looked in the photograph, with more hair or in a different life phase.


It's bitter-sweet to hear you laugh
The singer is happy to see the other person laughing, but maybe also a little sad that they don't get to share moments like this more often.


Your phone is ringing, I don't wanna ask
The singer notices that the other person's phone is ringing but doesn't want to intrude on private matters.


If you go now I'll understand
The singer acknowledges that the other person may have to leave but will be okay with it.


If you stay, hey, I've got a plan
The singer suggests that if the other person stays, they will make the most of their time together tonight.


You wanna steal a piece of time?
The singer proposes that they seize the present moment and create a lasting memory together.


And I can write a couple of lines
The singer offers to write a song with the other person, capturing their memories and emotions in the moment.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DESMOND CHILD, JON BON JOVI, RICHARD SAMBORA

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Clauder.

A música "(You Want To) Make a Memory" de Bon Jovi é uma balada nostálgica sobre um reencontro entre duas pessoas que compartilham um passado. As palavras revelam uma mistura de sentimentos complexos, com o desejo de reviver a conexão de antigamente, mas também a incerteza sobre o futuro e a aceitação de possíveis despedidas.

O tom começa leve e familiar, "como sempre costumava ser", rememorando momentos simples e íntimos ("tomando vinho, matando o tempo").

A pergunta sobre a vida da outra pessoa e o sorriso ressaltam a alegria do reencontro após um tempo ("faz tanto tempo").

As chaves na mão e a procura por uma razão para não partir indicam hesitação e um desejo latente de permanecer.

O refrão é o coração da música. "Você quer fazer uma memória?" se repete como um mantra, questionando o que ambos buscam nesse encontro.

"Se você não sabe se deve ficar..." expressa a insegurança sobre o futuro.

"Apenas respire, não há outro lugar onde deveríamos estar esta noite" é um momento de calma, sugerindo que o presente, mesmo incerto, é o que importa.

"Roubar um pedaço de tempo", "cantar a melodia" e "escrever algumas linhas" são metáforas para criar uma nova lembrança a partir desse reencontro.

A fotografia antiga desperta a nostalgia ("olha todo aquele cabelo que tínhamos").

O riso "agridoce" sugere uma mistura de alegria e melanco pelas memórias.

O telefone tocando e a ausência de perguntas sobre a partida mostram respeito pela indecisão do outro.

"Se você ficar, hey, eu tenho um plano" revela um lampejo de esperança e a disponibilidade para enfrentar o que vier.

Cada repetição do refrão reforça a urgência de aproveitar o presente e criar uma nova memória, mesmo que a separação possa estar logo ali.

A melodia cantada e as linhas escritas simbolizam uma nova narrativa criada por ambos, um último capítulo para sua história compartilhada.

A música se encerra com o refrão repetindo "fazer uma memória". Esta canção não oferece respostas definitivas, mas convida o ouvinte a refletir sobre as conexões afetivas, o valor do presente e a beleza das memórias, mesmo as agridoces. É uma ode ao "carpe diem", ao aproveitar o momento único do reencontro, sem garantias sobre o futuro, mas com a certeza de que essa nova lembrança ficará gravada.

Essa é apenas uma possível interpretação de "(You Want To) Make a Memory". A beleza da música é que cada um pode encontrar um significado pessoal nas palavras, trazendo seus próprios sentimentos e experiências para a história.

Espero ter ajudado você a compreender a música através desta interpretação!



All comments from YouTube:

@julius3069

a song that always reminds you when your heart has been broken and a part of you dies

@ndangariromaketiwa4560

Listening to this masterpiece on the 1st of January 2025.Happy new year to everyone.

@miguelclaudio5418

Yess

@jyddentz

My wife is fighting brain cancer and listening to this song really makes me cry cause I do not know how much longer she has to live and how much more time I have with the women that I love so dearly. Jesus, spare me that day.

@goldbergberg4942

Amen and God Bless!!

@jyddentz

@@goldbergberg4942 Just to let you know, my wife passed away on Jan. 2nd of this year from her brain cancer. I miss her so much.

@madmax19furyroad22

@@jyddentz man😪😔. Stay strong. I wish you all the best.💜

@jyddentz

@@madmax19furyroad22 thank you for your words.

@catiapais9236

@@jyddentz Stay strong. That's probably what she wanted...wherever she is, she'll be by your side.

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@GalenJoyce-ff2cp

I'm a life long Bon Jovi fan. What a beautiful song.

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