In 1984 and 1985, Bon Jovi released their first two albums and their debut single "Runaway" managed to crack the Top 40. In 1986, the band achieved widespread success and global recognition with their third album, Slippery When Wet, which sold over 20 million copies and included three Top 10 singles, two of which reached No. 1 ("You Give Love a Bad Name" and "Livin' on a Prayer") Their fourth album, New Jersey (1988), was also very successful, selling over 10 million copies and featuring five Top 10 singles (a record for a glam metal album), two of which reached No. 1 ("Bad Medicine" and "I'll Be There for You"). After the band toured and recorded extensively during the late 1980s, culminating in the 1988–1990 New Jersey Tour, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora released successful solo albums in 1990 and 1991, respectively.
In 1992, the band returned with the double-platinum Keep the Faith. This was followed by their biggest-selling and longest-charting single "Always" (1994) and the album These Days (1995), which proved to be a bigger success in Europe than in the United States, producing four Top Ten singles in the United Kingdom. Following a second hiatus, their 2000 album Crush, particularly the lead single, "It's My Life", successfully introduced the band to a younger audience, and the band considered this their comeback album. The band followed up with Bounce in 2002. The platinum albums Have a Nice Day (2005) and Lost Highway (2007) saw the band incorporate elements of country music into some of the songs, including the 2006 single "Who Says You Can't Go Home", which won the band a Grammy Award and became the first single by a rock band to reach No. 1 on the country charts. The Circle (2009) marked a return to the band's rock sound. The band also enjoyed great success touring, with both the 2005–2006 Have a Nice Day Tour and 2007–2008 Lost Highway Tour ranking among the Top 20 highest-grossing concert tours of the 2000s. After recording and releasing Because We Can in 2013, lead guitarist Richie Sambora left the band just before an April concert during the supporting tour to spend more time with his family. The band released their first studio album without Sambora, Burning Bridges, in 2015 and the follow-up album This House Is Not for Sale in 2016, the tour for which encompassed 2017–2019. Their most recent album 2020 (2020) was re-worked to include songs inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic and George Floyd protests; its supporting tour was delayed to 2022.
Bon Jovi consisting of frontman Jon Bon Jovi, drummer Tico Torres, keyboardist David Bryan, lead guitarist Phil X, bassist Hugh McDonald and guitarist John Shanks have unveiled a video for the lead single “Legendary” from their upcoming studio album Forever, which will be released on June 7, 2024. Forever is the follow up to Bon Jovi‘s studio album 2020, which was released back on October 2, 2020.
Bon Jovi has released 15 studio albums, five compilations and three live albums. They have sold more than 120 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling American rock bands, and performed more than 2,700 concerts in over 50 countries for more than 34 million fans. Bon Jovi was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2006, and into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. The band received the Award of Merit at the American Music Awards in 2004, and Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora were inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2009.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bon_Jovi
Studio albums
Bon Jovi (1984)
7800° Fahrenheit (1985)
Slippery When Wet (1986)
New Jersey (1988)
Keep the Faith (1992)
These Days (1995)
Crush (2000)
Bounce (2002)
Have a Nice Day (2005)
Lost Highway (2007)
The Circle (2009)
What About Now (2013)
Burning Bridges (2015)
This House Is Not for Sale (2016)
2020 (2020)
Forever (2024)
Blood On Blood
Bon Jovi Lyrics
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They tell me you want me but I hear they've got you
They made you a lawman with a badge made of silver
They paid you some money to sell them my blood
But you say, this ain't about me and this ain't about you
Or the good and the bad times we've both been through
When the lines between brothers and justice have changed
Wonder what would of have happened if you were the killer and I was the hero
Would things be the same ?
Or would I have traded your life for my own life ?
Would I have paid your debts in your place ?
I don't know
But this ain't about me and this ain't about you
Or the good and the bad times we've both been through
When the lines between brothers and justice have changed
You do what you've gotta cause you can't walk away
Blood money, that's what I call it
'Cause money for blood ain't no fair exchange
Blood money
Bought and then sold you
But your conscience is all you can take to your grave
The lyrics to Bon Jovi's song "Blood On Blood" tell the story of two friends, Patty Garrett and the singer, who have been separated by the lure of money and power. The singer refers to Patty as a lawman with a badge made of silver and says that she has been paid to sell his blood to the authorities. The singer acknowledges that they have both been through the good and bad times together, but the lines between brothers and justice have changed. However, he accepts that sometimes you have to do what you've got to do, even if it means betraying a friend.
The song continues with the singer contemplating what would have happened if the roles were reversed, if he was the hero and Patty was the killer. He questions whether he would have traded Patty's life for his own, or paid her debts in her place. But ultimately, he recognizes that it's not about him or Patty, it's about the choices they made and the consequences they now face. The song ends with the singer condemning the idea of blood money and emphasizing that in the end, all you can take to your grave is your conscience.
Overall, the lyrics of "Blood On Blood" are a thoughtful meditation on how relationships can be strained by greed and power, and how difficult it can be to make the right decisions when the lines between right and wrong are blurred.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Patty Garrett that's what I used to call you
Addressing someone named Patty Garrett who was once known by this name.
They tell me you want me but I hear they've got you
I've been told that you may desire me, but perhaps you are under someone else's influence.
They made you a lawman with a badge made of silver
They have given you power and authority by making you a lawman.
They paid you some money to sell them my blood
They offered you money in exchange for information or actions that would harm me.
But you say, this ain't about me and this ain't about you
However, you claim that this situation doesn't involve just us and our personal history.
Or the good and the bad times we've both been through
It's not just about the positive or negative experiences we've shared.
When the lines between brothers and justice have changed
The distinction between loyalty to family and doing what is right has become blurred or uncertain.
You do what you've gotta cause you can't walk away
Therefore, you will take action, even if it may seem difficult or conflicting.
Wonder what would've happened if you were the killer and I was the hero
I am curious about what the outcome would have been if our roles were reversed.
Would things be the same ?
Would the circumstances and events play out differently?
Or would I have traded your life for my own life ?
Would I be willing to sacrifice your life to save my own?
Would I have paid your debts in your place ?
Would I have taken responsibility for your obligations instead of allowing you to suffer the consequences?
I don't know
I am unsure what actions I would have taken or what the results would have been.
Blood money, that's what I call it
I consider the payment you received for betraying me to be 'blood money'.
'Cause money for blood ain't no fair exchange
This is because money can never compensate for the betrayal or harm that was caused.
Blood money
The same term is repeated to emphasize the importance and severity of the situation.
Bought and then sold you
The money bought your loyalty and convinced you to betray me.
But your conscience is all you can take to your grave
However, when you die, the only thing you will have left is your own conscience and the knowledge of what you have done.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JON BON JOVI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lori Mabry
Greatest song of all time. Greatest band of all time. Will always love Bon Jovi.
jonbonjovimusic57
@Lori Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.
Wyatt Whitnack
This song is a prime example of why Tico is one of the greatest drummers in the world. The man is ridiculously underrated.
MATTHEW TODD Behind The Scenes
Correct.
Shiranui Aensland
He is not called "The Hitman" for nothing.
ThrottleVinnieModo
@Mawa Guerra Such an opinion is exactly why the OP said "ridiculously underrated".
Mawa Guerra
@ThrottleVinnieModo No, i think he is rated OK, he is just a normal hard rock drummer, not bad, but nothing remarkable.
ThrottleVinnieModo
@Mawa Guerra The OP also said "The man is ridiculously underrated".
sheepcute
Great lyrics, can't stop listening. Too bad I was only born in '02, and at school, I'm made fun of because I only like rock bands, and everyone likes pop, but THESE bands were (and still are) true to their era. No auto tune, just authentic music, with great lyrics. They play live as good as they would in the studio.
VIT Drummer
You are absolutely right, i can't believe you would get shamed for liking rock bands, but i guess thats normal now.