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)
Letter To A Friend
Bon Jovi Lyrics
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When you need someone to walk you home
You know that I'll be there to understand
When you call me on the phone
I'll be there to watch you when you sleep
When you close your eyes at night
And I'll be there to keep your secrets kept
I swear each word is true
There's only one thing I wouldn't do
I'll be there when you need a real friend
I'll be there to listen to your secrets
I'll be there and give you all I've got
I'll be there when you paint your masterpiece
And I'll be right beside your every move
I'll give you my eyes so you can see
And I'll help you to find the things you've lost
When you're busting at the seams
I swear each word is true
There's only one thing I wouldn't do
I ain't gonna love you
I ain't gonna love you
Nobody wants you like I want you
Nobody needs you like I need you
You know I would beg and plead, get down on my knees
I'd do most anything, it's true
But I ain't gonna love you
I ain't gonna love you
'Cause I love you
I'll be there to love the things you love
I'll be the one who knows your middle name
Be the only one that you can trust
I'll give you the blood that's in my veins
I swear these words are true
There's only one thing I wouldn't do
I ain't gonna love you
'Cause nobody wants you like I want you
Nobody needs you like I need you
You know I would beg and please, get down on my knees
Do most anything for you
But I ain't gonna love you
I ain't gonna love
'Cause I love you
Because I love you
The lyrics of Bon Jovi's "Letter to a Friend" is a promise of a true friendship. The singer assures his friend that he'll always be there for her, whether to hold her hands, listen to her secrets, watch her sleep, or simply support her in her endeavors. The promise is kept throughout the song, and the repetition of "I swear these words are true" emphasizes the sincerity of the singer's words.
However, one thing the singer won't do is to love his friend. The line "There's only one thing I wouldn't do, I ain't gonna love you" is repeated twice. The song still ends up on a positive note because the final line is "Because I love you," indicating that there's a strong bond between the two that doesn't necessarily have to be romantic.
The song's message of unconditional friendship and support is powerful and heartwarming. It's a tribute to the true meaning of friendship that often gets lost in our fast-paced and disconnected world.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be there to hold you by the hand
I'll always be there to support and guide you, and offer a helping hand whenever you need it.
When you need someone to walk you home
I'll be there for you, as a friend, to walk you home when you need it and make sure you're safe.
You know that I'll be there to understand
I understand your feelings and your perspective, and I'll be there to listen and help you work through them.
When you call me on the phone
You can always count on me to be there for you when you need to talk, even if it's just over the phone.
And I'll be there to watch you when you sleep
I'll make sure you're safe and peaceful while you sleep, and I'll always be watching your back.
When you close your eyes at night
I want you to be able to relax and feel comfortable when you sleep, knowing that I'm looking out for you.
And I'll be there to keep your secrets kept
You can trust me with your secrets, and I'll keep them safe and confidential, no matter what.
Cross my heart, hope to die, I swear each word is true
I promise you that everything I'm saying is genuine and honest, and you can take my word for it.
There's only one thing I wouldn't do
Although I care for you deeply, there's one limit that I won't cross, no matter what.
I'll be there when you need a real friend
I want to be the kind of friend you can really count on, someone who is always there for you.
I'll be there to listen to your secrets
You can confide in me and share your deepest secrets, and I'll listen with an open heart and mind.
I'll be there and give you all I've got
I'll do everything in my power to help you and support you, and I'll always be there for you.
I'll be there when you paint your masterpiece
I want to be a part of your journey and help you achieve your goals, no matter how ambitious they may be.
And I'll be right beside your every move
I'm committed to standing by your side and helping you with whatever you need, every step of the way.
I'll give you my eyes so you can see
I'll help you see things from a different perspective, and I'll try to offer valuable insights whenever I can.
And I'll help you to find the things you've lost
Whenever you feel lost or uncertain, I'll be there to offer guidance and help you find your way.
When you're busting at the seams
I recognize that you have limits and struggles, and when you're overwhelmed or stressed, I'll be there to support you and provide some relief.
Nobody wants you like I want you
I care for you deeply and I'm committed to being there for you, even when others might not.
Nobody needs you like I need you
You have an important place in my life, and I value and appreciate you more than anyone else does.
You know I would beg and plead, get down on my knees
I'm willing to go to great lengths to help you and show you how much you mean to me, even if it means begging or pleading.
I'd do most anything it's true but I ain't gonna love you, I ain't gonna love you
Despite my deep feelings for you, I know that there is a limit to what I can offer, and I can't promise you anything beyond friendship and support.
Because I love you
I care for you deeply and am committed to being there for you, even if I can't offer romantic love.
I'll be there to love the things you love
I want to support your interests and passions, and I'll always be there to show you how much I appreciate them.
I'll be the one who knows your middle name
I want to know you on a deep level, and I'll take the time to learn even the smallest details about you.
Be the only one that you can trust
I want to be the person you can always trust and rely on, no matter what.
I'll give you the blood that's in my veins
I'm committed to sacrificing for you and showing you how much you mean to me, even if it means going to great lengths or making big sacrifices.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JON BON JOVI
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