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)
One Step Closer
Bon Jovi Lyrics
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Let's just say I crossed over that line
Held hands with the hopeless
In too deep on that ride went around one more time
When you're standing on the edge you don't look down
Till you're ready and willing to fly
With my arms open wide here
I'm one step closer
And I'm willing to try this time
I hitched a ride with forgiveness
In that river of emotion I went down a third time
I spent the night with the living
Took a chance looked inside didn't know who I'd find
Standing on the corner of that lone goodbye
All alone, it's there I made up my mind
Now I'm one step closer
With my arms open wide here
I'm one step closer
And I'm willing to try
I'm sick of giving up
Ooh, with a little luck
I'm gonna get out of here
When you're standing on the edge don't look down
Till you're ready and willing to fly
I'm one step closer
With my arms open wide here
I'm one step closer
And I'm willing to try this
I'm one step closer
I'm one step closer
The lyrics of Bon Jovi's song One Step Closer talk about a person struggling with their own darkness and emotional turmoil. The singer reveals that they've crossed a line and went on a ride that left them hopeless and in despair. But, despite that, they're willing to try again and take another step forward. The singer talks about hitchhiking with forgiveness and going down a river of emotion thrice. This shows that both external and internal factors have had an impact on the person's life.
The chorus talks about being one step closer with open arms and the willingness to try. It shows that the person is ready to strive towards a better future and get out of their current situation. The bridge reveals the frustration of giving up, and the desire to move forward with courage and determination. The lyrics show that the person has gone through a difficult time, but they're prepared to face their fears and take hold of their opportunities, flying over the edge towards the light.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen my heart of darkness
I have seen my own inner demons and flaws.
Let's just say I crossed over that line
I went beyond what I thought were my limits.
Held hands with the hopeless
I helped those who had lost hope.
In too deep on that ride went around one more time
I got too involved in something without realizing its consequences.
When you're standing on the edge you don't look down
When you are in a pivotal moment, you do not want to think about its negative consequences.
Till you're ready and willing to fly
You must be ready to take chances to succeed.
Now I'm one step closer
I have made progress towards my goals.
With my arms open wide here
I am welcoming new opportunities and experiences.
And I'm willing to try this time
I am open to taking risks and learning from my mistakes.
I hitched a ride with forgiveness
I allowed myself to forgive and move on.
In that river of emotion I went down a third time
I went through an emotional journey for the third time.
I spent the night with the living
I spent time with those who were fully enjoying life.
Took a chance looked inside didn't know who I'd find
I took a risk to self-reflect and was not certain what I would discover.
Standing on the corner of that lone goodbye
At a moment of farewell, I was standing at a lonely intersection.
All alone, it's there I made up my mind
I made a final decision on my own without outside influence.
I'm sick of giving up
I am tired of quitting when things get difficult.
Ooh, with a little luck
If I am fortunate, I can succeed.
I'm gonna get out of here
I will escape my current situation.
I'm one step closer
I am making continual progress towards my dreams and ambitions.
I'm one step closer
Each step taken brings me closer to my goals.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: RICHARD SAMBORA, JON BON JOVI, JOHN SHANKS
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