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)
Nobody
Bon Jovi Lyrics
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Even if your heart don't know if you're still alive
Man you never felt so alone in this world tonight
And I, don't you know that I felt the same?
I've seen the storm I've been through the rain
You gotta know That I feel your pain
Don't be afraid
When you're on the edge, I will rescue you
I'm nobody's hero
But for you I'd lay down my life
Nobody's hero
But I'd tear down the stars from the sky
If you would lean on me, baby dream on me
You can bleed on me, just believe in me
Nobody's hero
But out on these streets
They're waiting for blind eyes to see
They're waiting for our cuts to bleed
I hear they're waiting for you and me
Well alright, alright
Cause this time
You know I ain't afraid to fight
For you I ain't afraid to die
As long as you are by my side
It will be alright
When all faith is gone, I will pray for you
Just keep holding on, I'll be there for you
I'm nobody's hero
But for you I lay down my life
Nobody's hero
But I'd tear down the stars from the sky
If you would lean on me, baby bleed on me
Baby dream on me, just believe in me
Nobody's hero
I'm nobody's hero
But for you I lay down my life
Nobody's hero
But I'd tear down the stars from the sky
If you would lean on me, you can bleed on me
Baby dream on me, just believe in me
Nobody's hero
Baby, lean on me, you can dream on me
Just bleed on me, just believe in me
The lyrics to Bon Jovi's song "Nobody's Hero" convey a message of support, friendship, and love. The first verse describes a feeling of helplessness and loneliness, where one feels like they can't continue fighting anymore. However, the singer communicates that they have also been through storms and experienced pain, making them empathetic towards the person they are addressing. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes that the singer may not be a hero to the world, but they are willing to do whatever it takes to help the person they care about. The second verse highlights the challenges and dangers of the world, but the singer states that they will fight fearlessly if it means being by the person's side.
The song's overall message is that no one is perfect or invincible, but people can rely on each other for support and strength. The song urges listeners to lean on others when they feel hopeless and to trust that they will always have someone by their side. Bon Jovi's "Nobody's Hero" is a beautiful reminder that true heroism lies in compassion and selflessness, not in grand heroics.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're afraid and it feels like you're too tired to fight
When you feel helpless and exhausted in the face of fear
Even if your heart don't know if you're still alive
Even when it seems like your will to live is faltering
Man you never felt so alone in this world tonight
You feel utterly alone and isolated, especially tonight
And I, don't you know that I felt the same?
I understand how you feel because I've felt the same way before
I've seen the storm I've been through the rain
I've faced tough times and hardships in my own life
You gotta know That I feel your pain
You need to understand that I empathize with your suffering
Don't be afraid
You shouldn't let fear control you
When you're on the edge, I will rescue you
I will be there to protect and support you when you feel like everything is falling apart
When you need a friend, I'll be there for you
I'll stand by your side and offer you my friendship whenever you need it
I'm nobody's hero
I don't consider myself to be a hero or savior to anyone
But for you I'd lay down my life
But for you, I'd sacrifice my life
But I'd tear down the stars from the sky
I'm willing to go to great lengths to help you, even if it seems impossible
If you would lean on me, baby dream on me
If you would rely on me and trust me, I'll be there to support your wildest dreams
You can bleed on me, just believe in me
You can count on me to help you even when you're at your most vulnerable, just trust in me
But out on these streets
Out in the world
They're waiting for blind eyes to see
There are people who are waiting for others to recognize the problems and injustices in society
They're waiting for our cuts to bleed
They want us to acknowledge and address the hurt and pain that is all around us
I hear they're waiting for you and me
There are people counting on us to make a difference and fight for what's right
Cause this time
Because in this particular moment or situation
You know I ain't afraid to fight
You can depend on me to stand up and fight for what's right
For you I ain't afraid to die
I'm willing to risk my life for your sake
As long as you are by my side
As long as I have your support and companionship
It will be alright
We'll get through whatever challenges we face together
When all faith is gone, I will pray for you
When you've lost all hope, I'll offer prayers and support to help you regain your faith
Just keep holding on, I'll be there for you
Just keep your head up and keep going, because I'll be there to support and comfort you
Baby, lean on me, you can dream on me
Baby, you can rely on my strength and support to pursue your wildest dreams
Just bleed on me, just believe in me
Just rely on me to support you even when you're vulnerable and just trust in me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JON BON JOVI, RICHARD SAMBORA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Claire Swann
Why have I only discovered this!! Amazing 💕💕 and Jon’s voice is on point!! I have worshipped this band for 28 years...am shocked I have never heard this before!! Absolute perfection ❤️
L Key
Richie’s backing is absolutely gorgeous!
Sung Yul Taylor
INCREDIBLE SONG. So much raw emotion. That's why I never listened when my friend's said they hated Bon Jovi. They write some GREAT music.
Jassy B.
Jon's voice just made me cry. He has such an iconic, awesome, special and beautiful voice.
CHARD CRUISE
Fantastic lyrics, great melody
Gustavo Gomes dos Santos
Minha banda favorita linda musica perfeita desde 1984 quando eu tinha 14 anos de idade já curtia bon Jovi e sempre vou curtir bon Jovi para sempre
Rejane santos santos
Minha banda favorita também
L Key
Good grief! Does no one but me hear the absolute beauty of Richie’s voice. Without it, this song would just be a beautiful song. With it; a whole other level!
Mia Hallberg
I totally agree! Wouldn’t been the same without Richie!
Marija Pticek Habus
Omg..ljepa pjesma,koje rijeci,koja misao,mnogi ljudi trebaju nesto takva u zivotu,nekoga,kao sto ova predivna pjesma govori😊