Miracle
Bon Jovi Lyrics


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A penny for your thoughts now baby
Looks like the weight of the world's on your shoulders now
I know you think you're going crazy
Just when it seems everything's gonna work itself out
They drive you right back down

And you said it ain't fair
That a man walks
When a bird can fly
We have to kick the ground
The stars kiss the sky
They say that spirits live
A man has to die
They promised us truth
Now they're giving us lies

Gonna take a miracle top save us this time (ooh...)
And your savior has just left town
Gonna need a miracle 'cause it's all on the line
And I won't let you down
(No I won't let you down, ooh...)
The river of your hope is flooding
And I know the dam is busted
If you need me I'll come running
I won't let you down... no, no

You're looking for salvation
You thought that it'd be shining like an angel's light, yeah
Well, the angels left this nation
And salvation caught the last train out tonight
He lost a hell of a fight

He said: "I'm just one man, that's all I'll ever be
I never can be everything you wanted from me
I've got big plans so big that any blind man could see
I'm standing in the river
Now I'm drowning in the sea"

Gonna take a miracle top save us this time (ooh...)
And your savior has just left town
Gonna need a miracle 'cause your heart's on the line
And your heartbeat is slowing down (heartbeat's blowing, ooh...)
Your feet are grounded still you're reaching for the sky
You can let 'em clip your wings 'cause I believe that you can fly

Well my eyes have seen the horror of the coming of the flood
I've driven deep the thorny crown into the soul of someone's son
Still I'll look you in the eye 'cause I've believed in things I've thought
And I'll die without regret for the wars I have fought

Gonna take a miracle top save you this time (ooh...)
And your savior has just left town
Gonna need a miracle 'cause your heart's doing time
And your conscience is calling you out (conscience's calling, ooh...)
It ain't all for nothing
Life ain't written in the sand
I know the tide is coming
But it's time we made a stand with a miracle

Gonna take a miracle, I need a miracle




I need a miracle, I need a miracle
Na, miracle (miracle) oh...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bon Jovi's song "Miracle" explore the feeling of being overwhelmed and helpless in the face of difficult circumstances. The opening lines mention the weight of the world on the singer's shoulders, and how they feel like they're going crazy. Despite their efforts to overcome their challenges, they keep getting knocked down. The lyrics then shift to a broader commentary on the nature of life, describing how unfair it is that some beings can fly while others are trapped on the ground. This injustice extends to the promises of truth that society makes but ultimately fails to deliver on.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the need for a miracle in order to get through tough times, particularly when faced with seemingly insurmountable odds. The singer acknowledges that their "savior" has left town, and they'll need some kind of special intervention in order to carry on. However, they also express their commitment to being there for the person they're addressing, promising not to let them down. The final verse of the song takes a more political turn, referencing the horrors of war and the realization that life is not always fair or predictable - but ultimately, the singer is still resolved to stand up and fight for what they believe is right.


Overall, "Miracle" is a powerful and emotionally charged song that captures the struggle of trying to maintain hope and resilience amid difficult circumstances, as well as the sense of disillusionment that can set in when things don't go as planned.


Line by Line Meaning

A penny for your thoughts now baby
I want to know what's on your mind, let's talk.


Looks like the weight of the world's on your shoulders now
You seem to be carrying a heavy burden, something that's weighing you down.


I know you think you're going crazy
I understand that you're feeling overwhelmed and like you're losing control.


Just when it seems everything's gonna work itself out
Right when it feels like everything is going to be okay, things take a turn for the worse.


They drive you right back down
Life can be full of setbacks and sometimes it feels like one step forward, and two steps back.


And you said it ain't fair
You feel like life is being unjust to you.


That a man walks
Sometimes we feel like we're constantly putting in effort and not seeing results while others have it easier.


When a bird can fly
We can't always control how life unfolds and it seems unfair when the undeserving get ahead.


We have to kick the ground
When we can't change what's happening, we tend to feel powerless and frustrated.


The stars kiss the sky
Aspiring for greatness can be an awe-inspiring realization, like witnessing a beautiful act of nature.


They say that spirits live
It's a common belief that spirits live on beyond a physical body.


A man has to die
Death is the only certain thing about life, and it makes us contemplate the purpose and meaning of our existence.


They promised us truth
Society expects honesty from institutions and people that we put our trust in.


Now they're giving us lies
It's disappointing to find out that people we trust are not truthful and hide the real facts from us.


Gonna take a miracle top save us this time (ooh...)
We need something special to help us out of this tough situation.


And your savior has just left town
Someone or something we relied upon has abandoned or failed us.


Gonna need a miracle 'cause it's all on the line
Things are getting serious and we need something extraordinary to save us.


And I won't let you down
I'll be there for you and do whatever I can to help.


(No I won't let you down, ooh...)
I want to assure you that I won't let you down.


The river of your hope is flooding
Your expectations are high and overflowing, and you don't know how to contain them.


And I know the dam is busted
The situation is dire and you feel like you're losing control fast.


If you need me I'll come running
I'm here for you and I'll be there quickly when you need me.


I won't let you down... no, no
I will be there for you and support you no matter what.


You're looking for salvation
You're searching for a way out of this difficult situation.


You thought that it'd be shining like an angel's light, yeah
You anticipated that the solution would be easy and straightforward to find, without any additional effort.


Well, the angels left this nation
The people or things that you thought would help are no longer around.


And salvation caught the last train out tonight
The solution you were hoping for is no longer available, and you missed your chance.


He lost a hell of a fight
The thing that you were hoping would help lost its battle against the situation.


He said: 'I'm just one man, that's all I'll ever be
The person you were hoping to help was just one person, not a savior or miracle worker.


I never can be everything you wanted from me
They are human and not capable of fulfilling your every need or desire.


I've got big plans so big that any blind man could see
Despite their limitations, they still have ambitions and goals that they want to achieve.


I'm standing in the river
They are in the middle of a turbulent situation.


Now I'm drowning in the sea'
It's gotten worse and they're struggling to stay afloat.


And your savior has just left town
Someone or something we relied upon has abandoned or failed us.


Gonna need a miracle 'cause your heart's on the line
The situation has reached a critical point and we need help to overcome it.


And your heartbeat is slowing down (heartbeat's blowing, ooh...)
You're losing hope and your drive to keep going is ebbing away.


Your feet are grounded still you're reaching for the sky
You're limited by your circumstances, but your dreams and aspirations are big and sky-high.


You can let 'em clip your wings 'cause I believe that you can fly
Don't let the limitations and setbacks get to you because you have the potential to do great things.


Well my eyes have seen the horror of the coming of the flood
I've seen terrible things happen in the past that could rival the difficulties you're facing now.


I've driven deep the thorny crown into the soul of someone's son
I've caused pain and suffering to others, something I'm not proud of.


Still I'll look you in the eye 'cause I've believed in things I've thought
I still believe in you and that good things can happen for you despite my past mistakes.


And I'll die without regret for the wars I have fought
I'm willing to bear the consequences of my past actions and take responsibility for them.


And your savior has just left town
Someone or something we relied upon has abandoned or failed us.


Gonna need a miracle 'cause your heart's doing time
You're struggling and your heart is heavy with the burden of your situation.


And your conscience is calling you out (conscience's calling, ooh...)
You know that what you're doing or not doing is wrong, and it bothers you.


It ain't all for nothing
Your efforts and struggles are meaningful and not for naught.


Life ain't written in the sand
Our future and fate are not predetermined and can still change for the better.


I know the tide is coming
I know that more challenges are on the way.


But it's time we made a stand with a miracle
It's time for us to take a stand and fight with whatever means necessary to overcome our difficult situation.


Gonna take a miracle, I need a miracle
We need extraordinary help to overcome this situation.


I need a miracle, I need a miracle
We cannot do this alone and we need something miraculous to happen.


Na, miracle (miracle) oh...
We're asking for a miracle and hoping it will arrive soon.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JON BON JOVI

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