Love for Sale
Bon Jovi Lyrics


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These four walls have a got a story to tell
The door is off the hinges, there's no wish in the well
Outside the sky is coal black and the streets are on fire
The picture windows cracked and there's no where to run
I know, I know
This house is not for sale

I set each stone and I hammered each nail
This house is not for sale
Where memories live and the dream don't fail
This house is not for sale
Coming home
I'm coming home

Drove a spike into the ground and I staked my claim
Standing on the dirt where they'll dig my grave
Now what built these walls is in my veins
No time for looking back, the wolf is at the door
This heart, this soul
This house is not for sale

I set each stone and I hammered each nail
This house is not for sale
Where memories live and the dream don't fail
This house is not for sale
Coming home
I'm coming home

This house was built on trust
That's what it is and always was
No wrecking ball could knock it down
This house was built on higher ground

I set each stone and I hammered each nail
This house is not for sale
Where memories live and the dream don't fail
This house is not for sale
Coming home
I'm coming home
Coming home
I'm coming home (this house is not for sale)
Coming home
I'm coming home




I'm coming home
I'm coming home (this house is not for sale)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bon Jovi's song "This House Is Not For Sale" paint a vivid picture of a home that has been through quite a bit; the doors are off the hinges, the picture windows are cracked, and the sky outside is coal black with the streets on fire. Yet despite all of this, the singer of the song is fiercely loyal to the home he has built, stating repeatedly that "this house is not for sale". He speaks of having personally set each stone and hammered each nail, and describes how the very thing that built the walls is in his veins. It's clear that this house is more than just a building to him; it's a representation of his memories and his dreams, and he's willing to fight to protect it.


The lyrics to "This House Is Not For Sale" can be interpreted in a number of ways, but at its core, the song is about the idea of home. It's a celebration of the places that give us security and comfort, and a recognition that these places are worth fighting for - even when things get tough. The singer of the song has invested a lot of himself in this house, and he's not willing to let it go without a fight. It's a sentiment that's sure to resonate with anyone who has ever had a place they called home.


Line by Line Meaning

These four walls have a got a story to tell
The house has seen lots of things throughout time


The door is off the hinges, there's no wish in the well
The house is in desperate need of repair, and it seems like all hope is lost


Outside the sky is coal black and the streets are on fire
The world is a scary and dangerous place


The picture windows cracked and there's no where to run
Even if there was a chance to escape, the house is in such bad condition that it might not be possible


I know, I know
The artist is confident in their convictions


This house is not for sale
The house is valuable and cannot be sold, it holds too much emotional and personal significance


I set each stone and I hammered each nail
The singer built the house themselves, and it holds a special place in their heart


Where memories live and the dream don't fail
The house is where the artist's fondest memories reside, and it is still a place where they can always come back to


Coming home
The artist is returning to a safe haven


Drove a spike into the ground and I staked my claim
The artist is determined to keep the house and make it their own


Standing on the dirt where they'll dig my grave
The house is where the singer intends to spend the rest of their life


Now what built these walls is in my veins
The house is a part of who the artist is, and it will always be with them


No time for looking back, the wolf is at the door
The singer is aware of the dangers outside the house, and they must focus on the present and future to protect what they have


This heart, this soul
The house is not just a physical structure, it is where the singer's heart and soul reside


This house was built on trust
The singer has faith in the home and its ability to provide them with a good life


That's what it is and always was
The house has always been a source of stability and comfort for the artist


No wrecking ball could knock it down
The house is sturdy and can withstand any external force


This house was built on higher ground
The house was built on a foundation of strong morals and values


I'm coming home
The singer is returning to a place of comfort and safety




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Anthem Entertainment, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BILLY FALCON, JOHN M SHANKS, JON BON JOVI

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@ribaza

One of the best rock albums ever!

@rhgamecock1

Amen

@ELVIS1975T

1000%

@LyndaClaire

I wish someone had Video them record this song! I think would hysterically seeing record this song...

@brythompson5665

this is one of bon jovi best albums and nothing will ever beat it

@botondbolgar7449

Tico at the end absolutely amazing :DDD

@astaldo1117

"I gotta go home" LOL!

@BengtRisasen

Jon & Rich...
Magnifficent..
Music nowadays are not made this way.... Shame..
Not saying music nowadays stink, but it´s not made this way, and with this love for music...

@JD-ij5fi

Okay I’ll say it. Music now stinks!!

@LosvideosdeJoe

Love for sale was recorded late one night in the swamps of Jersey at a place called Chalet Sound by John Allen and Chris Cavallaro (in the middle of one hell of a party) Lo dice en el disco...

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