Have A Nice Day
Bon Jovi Lyrics


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Why, you want to tell me how to live my life?
And who, are you to tell me if it's black or white?
Mama, can you hear me? Try to understand
Is innocence the difference between a boy and a man
My daddy lived the lie, it's just the price that he paid
Sacrificed his life, just slavin' away

Oh, if there's one thing I hang onto
That gets me through the night
I ain't gonna do what I don't want to
I'm gonna live my life
Shining like a diamond, rolling with the dice
Standing on the ledge, I show the wind how to fly
When the world gets in my face
I say, have a nice day
Have a nice day

Take a look around you, look nothing's what it seems
We're living in the broken home of hopes and dreams
Let me be the first to shake a helping hand
With anybody, pray enough to take a stand
I've knocked on every door, on every dead end street
Looking for forgiveness
What's left to believe?

Oh, if there's one thing I hang onto
That gets me through the night
I ain't gonna do what I don't want to
I'm gonna live my life
Shining like a diamond, rolling with the dice
Standing on the ledge, I show the wind how to fly
When the world gets in my face
I say, have a nice day
Have a nice day

(Oh) oh, if there's one thing I hang onto
That gets me through the night
I ain't gonna do what I don't want to
I'm gonna live my life
Shining like a diamond, rolling with the dice
Standing on the ledge, I show the wind how to fly
When the world gets in my face
I say, have a nice day
Have a nice day
Have a nice day

When the world keeps trying, to drag me down
I've gotta raise my hands, gonna stand my ground
I say, hey, have a nice day




Have a nice day
Have a nice day

Overall Meaning

The song "Have A Nice Day" by Bon Jovi is about living life on your own terms and not letting anyone else dictate what you should do or how you should live. The lyrics challenge those who try to impose their beliefs on others, suggesting that everyone has the right to make their own choices, without judgement or criticism. The chorus of "Have a Nice Day" is an anthem for individuality, encouraging people to shine like diamonds and be themselves, despite the pressures of society.


The first verse is a message to those who try to control someone else's life. The lyrics suggest that no one has the right to tell you what to do or judge you for your choices. The line "Is innocence the difference between a boy and a man?" highlights the idea that maturity comes not from blindly following others but from making your own decisions and being responsible for their consequences.


The second verse addresses the broken state of the world we live in. The lyrics urge people to come together and help each other, to make life better for everyone. The line "Looking for forgiveness, what's left to believe?" suggests that when things get tough, people may lose faith in themselves and others. The chorus acts as a reminder that despite the difficulties we face, we can still choose to live our lives on our own terms.


Overall, "Have A Nice Day" is a song about finding the strength to be yourself, without compromise. It's about standing up to the critics, the naysayers, and the doubters who would try to bring you down. It's an anthem for those who choose to live their lives on their own terms, regardless of the consequences.


Line by Line Meaning

Why, you want to tell me how to live my life?
Why do you feel the need to dictate my way of living?


And who, are you to tell me if it's black or white?
Who are you to decide what is right or wrong for me?


Mama, can you hear me? Try to understand
Mom, can you listen and try to comprehend my perspective?


Is innocence the difference between a boy and a man
Does naivety distinguish a kid from an adult?


My daddy lived the lie, it's just the price that he paid
My father led a dishonest life, and this was the cost he had to bear.


Sacrificed his life, just slavin' away
He gave up his existence, just grinding out work.


Oh, if there's one thing I hang onto That gets me through the night I ain't gonna do what I don't want to I'm gonna live my life
The one thing that keeps me going is that I'll never do something based on others' desires. I'll always live by my own rules.


Shining like a diamond, rolling with the dice Standing on the ledge, I show the wind how to fly
I'm bright like a diamond, unsettled like the tables at the casino, and I stand confidently on the precipice, defying and directing the winds of fate.


When the world gets in my face I say, have a nice day Have a nice day
When everyone comes at me, I'm not afraid to say politely, 'Have a nice day.'


Take a look around you, look nothing's what it seems We're living in the broken home of hopes and dreams
Take a glance at your surroundings, and you'll realize nothing is what it appears. We exist in a shattered abode of aspirations and desires.


Let me be the first to shake a helping hand With anybody, pray enough to take a stand
I shall be the first to extend my hand to anyone who's prepared to rise up against injustice.


I've knocked on every door, on every dead end street Looking for forgiveness What's left to believe?
I've gone everywhere and talked to all kinds of people, seeking absolution. What other hope remains?


When the world keeps trying, to drag me down I've gotta raise my hands, gonna stand my ground I say, hey, have a nice day Have a nice day Have a nice day
When everyone persists in trying to pull me apart, I'll still raise my hands to maintain my position. And I'll still wish you all a pleasant day.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: John Shanks, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora

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@user-eu4rb4hm1d

I'm Japanese high school student.
I have known Bon Jovi since last year.
I'm very surprised that their coolness!
I love this song and their music!
Thank you Bon Jovi !!!
I'm very sorry for my poor English.

P.S.
Thank you for lots of thoughtful message!
I keep listening their music and be encouraged. One of my way of study English is to translating the words of BON JOVI's songs!!
If they come to Japan, I wish to go their LIVE!



@theharshtruthoutthere

@@Yoyomamusic007 Judging the entertainers righteously:
they are:
DECEIVERS
MTFs and FTMs
cowards
masons puppets
greedy
in love of all lies
demon possessed
members of one big club: FREEMASONRY
Analyse them, you`ll get same results.

And they all let us know, by placing the masonic hand signs and symbols into all music videos, movies, concerts, magazines, album covers…..



(As if judging is often unjust by many, so is free speech willed with nonsense , because of the lack of knowledge. 1st go and gain KNOWLEDGE, which you missing and then worry about you being allowed to judge and speak free or not. Take a listen around the world, many are just noise makers, having no knowledge about that they talk about, nobody truly listens them. These 2 verses describe perfectly many human souls situation:
Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.
Job 34:35 Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words were without wisdom.)



@wolfunknown2246

Why, you wanna tell me how to live my life?
Who, are you to tell me if it's black or white?
Mama, can you hear me? Try to understand
Is innocence the difference between a boy and a man?
My daddy lived the lie, that's just the price that he paid
Sacrificed his life, just slaving away

[Chorus]
Ohh, if there's one thing I hang onto
That gets me through the night
I ain't gonna do what I don't want to
I'm gonna live my life
Shining like a diamond, rolling with the dice
Standing on the ledge, I show the wind how to fly
When the world gets in my face
I say, have a nice day
Have a nice day

[Verse 2]
Take a look around you; nothing's what it seems
We're living in the broken home of hopes and dreams
Let me be the first to shake a helping hand
Anybody brave enough to take a stand
I've knocked on every door, on every dead end street
Looking for forgiveness
What's left to believe?



@jhdv9356

Why, you want to tell me how to live my life?
And who, are you to tell me if it's black or white?
Mama, can you hear me? Try to understand
Is innocence the difference between a boy and a man
My daddy lived the lie, it's just the price that he paid
Sacrificed his life, just slavin' away
Oh, if there's one thing I hang onto
That gets me through the night
I ain't gonna do what I don't want to
I'm gonna live my life
Shining like a diamond, rolling with the dice
Standing on the ledge, I show the wind how to fly
When the world gets in my face
I say, have a nice day
Have a nice day
Take a look around you, look nothing's what it seems
We're living in the broken home of hopes and dreams
Let me be the first to shake a helping hand
With anybody, pray enough to take a stand
I've knocked on every door, on every dead end street
Looking for forgiveness
What's left to believe?
Oh, if there's one thing I hang onto
That gets me through the night
I ain't gonna do what I don't want to
I'm gonna live my life
Shining like a diamond, rolling with the dice
Standing on the ledge, I show the wind how to fly
When the world gets in my face
I say, have a nice day
Have a nice day
oh, if there's one thing I hang onto
That gets me through the night
I ain't gonna do what I don't want to
I'm gonna live my life
Shining like a diamond, rolling with the dice
Standing on the ledge, I show the wind how to fly
When the world gets in my face
I say, have a nice day
Have a nice day
Have a nice day
When the world keeps trying, to drag me down
I've gotta raise my hands, gonna stand my ground
I say, hey, have a nice day
Have a nice day
Have a nice day



All comments from YouTube:

@kirizakieizi

This song is very like is Japanese

LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@weissedel9995

エイジ君がいてビックリ!!

@AS-xr7ct

本物いてワロタwwwww

@codmw324

Alex Sato Have a nice day

@Andinus3000

毎日に楽しい おまえまんこやん

@user-jx5bc7gl3f

桐崎栄二/きりざきえいじ え、めっちゃビックリ笑
でもそーいや部屋紹介の時にボンジョビのCDあったもんな〜
なんか嬉しい!笑

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@MagdalenaZ13

I play this song every time I feel like my depression is starting to overwhelm me again, and then I feel better. It´s like a cure

@harshbirsaini

This song is therapy ❤️❤️❤️💕

@michaelkrull3331

Same here

@cardboardtruck1009

Exactly

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