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.
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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)
Labor Of Love
Bon Jovi Lyrics
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Fahrenheit rising, oh, higher than high
Pressure's building up, sparks are gonna fly
I know where this is going when I look into your eyes
I know where this is going when I look into your eyes
Sweet sweat's rolling down the middle of your spine
Bodies move together, perfect rhythm and time
Higher than a rocket in the fourth of July
Higher than a rocket in the fourth of July
It's good, it's good, it's good to be alive
Its a full time job, the work's never done
Twenty-four seven, it's a labor of love
Yeah, everything I got, it's all about us
Baby this ain't working, it's a labor of love
Baby this ain't working, it's a labor of love
Only fools count treasure in silver and gold
I don't want for nothing that these hands can hold
If you need something done, put it on the list
And if I need some sugar, I'll get it from your lips
If I need some sugar, I'll get it from your lips
It's good, it's good, it's good to be alive
Its a full time job, the work's never done
Twenty-four seven, it's a labor of love
Yeah, everything I got, it's all about us
Baby this ain't working, it's a labor of love
Baby this ain't working, it's a labor of love
One taste of your lips, every night, every day
I know every curve, but it's never the same
If love is a fire, I'll go down in flames
I wanna die in your arms, hearing you say my name
I wanna die in your arms, hearing you say my name
I wanna die in your arms, hearing you say my name
Its a full time job, the work's never done
Twenty-four seven, it's a labor of love
Yeah, everything I got, it's all about us
Baby this ain't working, it's a labor of love
Its a full time job, the work's never done
Twenty-four seven, it's a labor of love
Give everything I've got, I can't get enough
Baby this ain't working, it's a labor of love
Baby this ain't working, it's a labor of love
The song "Labor of Love" by Bon Jovi is a love song that describes the laborious nature of love, but also how it brings joy and fulfillment. The lyrics initially describe the physical attraction between two people as the temperature rises and pressure builds up. The chorus then emphasizes the idea that love requires hard work and constant effort; it is a "full-time job" that never ends. However, the singer is willing to do anything to make the relationship work and is willing to die in their partner's arms.
The third verse of the song seems to play lightly on traditional gender roles within a relationship as the singer suggests that they will fix anything that needs fixing (i.e., if "you need something done, put it on the list"), whereas their partner will provide love and affection (i.e., "If I need some sugar, I'll get it from your lips"). Overall, the song is a celebration of the endurance of love and how even with all the hard work and perseverance, it is worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
Smoke stack blowing, there's a fire in the sky
Something intense and transformative is happening, like the sparks of a fire that will eventually ignite a flame.
Fahrenheit rising, oh, higher than high
The temperature is rising and something is heating up, maybe even to the point where it's hard to control.
Pressure's building up, sparks are gonna fly
Things are coming to a head and there is potential for something explosive to happen.
I know where this is going when I look into your eyes
There is a deep familiarity and understanding between the artists, just from the way they connect visually.
Sweet sweat's rolling down the middle of your spine
Intense physical activity and passion is causing the other person to sweat and physically react in a noticeable way.
Bodies move together, perfect rhythm and time
The physical movements and actions of the singers perfectly align and complement each other, creating a seamless and sensual experience.
Baby say my name, I'll write yours in the sky
The other person's affections and attention are so powerful that the singer would go to great lengths to express and immortalize their connection.
Higher than a rocket in the fourth of July
The intensity of the moment is comparable to the explosive energy and spectacle of a fireworks display.
It's good, it's good, it's good to be alive
The artist is expressing pure joy and gratitude for the moment and the life they are experiencing.
It's a full time job, the work's never done
Maintaining a relationship and keeping the passion alive is an ongoing, ever-present task that requires constant effort and attention.
Twenty-four seven, it's a labor of love
The work of maintaining a relationship is a consistent, non-stop job that requires dedication and effort around the clock.
Yeah, everything I got, it's all about us
The artist is willing to give up everything, even their own sense of self, to invest fully into the relationship and the other person.
Baby this ain't working, it's a labor of love
The singer recognizes that maintaining a relationship, while challenging, is always worth the effort because of the depth and intensity of the connection.
Only fools count treasure in silver and gold
The true riches in life are not material possessions, but rather the connection and love between people.
I don't want for nothing that these hands can hold
The singer is content with what they have, and recognizes that the other person is their greatest treasure.
If you need something done, put it on the list
The artist is willing to do whatever it takes to support the other person and the relationship, even if it means tackling tasks that are mundane or not necessarily enjoyable.
And if I need some sugar, I'll get it from your lips
The other person is the source of the artist's sweetness, and they are willing to rely on the other person to provide them with what they need emotionally and physically.
One taste of your lips, every night, every day
The other person's kiss is so powerful and addictive that the singer craves it every day, all the time.
I know every curve, but it's never the same
The singer has an intimate familiarity with the other person's body, but the passion and excitement never fades or becomes dull.
If love is a fire, I'll go down in flames
The artist recognizes that love can be all-consuming and intense, and they are willing to risk everything to fully embrace it.
I wanna die in your arms, hearing you say my name
The artist desires to be fully immersed in the other person's love and passion, to the point where they are willing to stay in their embrace forever.
Give everything I've got, I can't get enough
The artist is willing to invest every aspect of themselves into the relationship, and the other person's love and affection is never enough to completely satisfy them.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Tunecore, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOHN M SHANKS, JON BON JOVI, BILLY FALCON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@michaelseddon6675
Massively impressed with how this band has evolved through the decades. In my opinion, one of the most consistently popular bands ever.
Brilliant song too!
@eazy2377
Michael Seddon 👍👍👍
@michaelseddon6675
Khalifa..nice we're singing from the same song sheet friend.✌
@Licuriciu90
i kindley agree <3 all their songs are like a good wine,it gets better with time...
@mannydelavega1157
Michael Seddon Yeah
@paulosergiodesa8860
Simplesmente a melhor banda de rock de todos os tempos!!!
@paulobarcante5502
Para mim uns dos melhores álbuns e infelizmente não teve destaques na época l,mas o q importa q Bon Jovi continua com sua melhor essência,músicas excelente😎🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
@andreeapandrea8319
I heard the first 20 seconds of this song and I was hooked, right then and there. The vibe it offers, the way in which it surrounded me with dreams and brought out the hopeless romantic I've been toning down for so long... it's yet another masterpiece created by these geniuses. And the video is the perfect illustration for it, heartbreaking but certainly unforgettable. Thank you, Bon Jovi, for giving me yet another song I can add to my all-time favourite list. Thank you, for emphasizing once again how much magic can lie in a 5-minute song and what huge an impact it can have on our souls. For that, once again, you have all my love.
@swatts3301
Beautifully said!! I completely agree. They hit it out of the park with this song.
@sophiesv
I didn't know I needed this comment tbh. Well said. I love when people appreciate band's work from the last few years.