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)
Stick To Your Guns
Bon Jovi Lyrics
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Well you know it's more than just a ride
Guess you got to know the real thing
If you want to know the other side
Ain't nobody riding shotgun
In the world tonight
And when you spit, you better mean it
If you're gonna be the one
Stick to your guns
Ain't nobody gonna hurt you, baby
You can go for the trigger
But only if you have to
Aim from the heart
Some will love and some will curse you, baby
You can go to war
But only if you have to
It's only if you have to
So you want to be the big time
Some people want to drag you down
There's no living in the backseat
If you're gonna drive through town
And when you pray for independence
Boy, you better stand your ground
You got to give it all you got now
Or you might get shot down
Fight hard until the battle is won
Stick to your guns
Ain't nobody gonna hurt you, baby
You can go for the trigger
But only if you have to
Aim from the heart
Some will love and some will curse you, baby
And you can go to war
But only if you have to
But only if you have to
Well, you know that I been through it
I got the scars to prove it
Fight hard and the Battle is yours
Stick to your guns
Ain't nobody gonna hurt you, baby
You can go for the trigger
But only if you have to
Aim from the heart
Some will love and some will curse you, baby
And you can go to war
But only if you have to
It's only if you have to
But stick to your guns
The lyrics to Bon Jovi’s song Stick To Your Guns is about being true to yourself, standing up for what you believe in and sticking to your principles. The song’s message is about being resilient when faced with life’s challenges and staying true to your own convictions by not compromising them for anyone. The opening lyrics, “So you want to be a cowboy, well you know it's more than just a ride; Guess you got to know the real thing if you want to know the other side” suggest that to be someone or something, you have to embody that persona or ideology entirely, both in the way you act and think.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of staying true to oneself with the lyrics, “Stick to your guns, ain't nobody gonna hurt you, baby, you can go for the trigger, but only if you have to; Aim from the heart, some will love and some will curse you, baby, and you can go to war, but only if you have to.” Here, Bon Jovi implores the listener to stay grounded in times of adversity and hardship. They suggest that you should not take unnecessary risks but be courageous when it counts, fighting hard until the battle is won.
Overall, the song revolves around the theme of self-motivation and self-belief, with Bon Jovi encouraging listeners to strive for their goals and dreams, “Well, you know that I've been through it, I got the scars to prove it, fight hard, and the Battle is yours; stick to your guns.”
Line by Line Meaning
So you want to be a cowboy
You aspire to be something more than just what meets the eye.
Well you know it's more than just a ride
It takes a lot more effort and skill than one might initially think.
Guess you got to know the real thing
You need to experience it firsthand to truly understand it.
If you want to know the other side
To appreciate the complete picture, you must also consider the other perspective.
Ain't nobody riding shotgun
You're on your own in this endeavor.
In the world tonight
In the current situation.
And when you spit, you better mean it
When you express yourself, it should be authentic and genuine.
You got to make 'em all believe it
You need to be convincing in your message.
If you're gonna be the one
If you want to lead the pack, these qualities are essential.
Stick to your guns
Hold on to your beliefs and opinions.
Ain't nobody gonna hurt you, baby
Don't worry about other's opinions or criticism.
You can go for the trigger
Take action when the situation calls for it.
But only if you have to
Make sure it's necessary before you act.
Aim from the heart
Make decisions based on your passion and principles.
Some will love and some will curse you, baby
You will encounter both support and opposition.
You can go to war
You may need to defend your beliefs at times.
But only if you have to
Choose your battles wisely.
It's only if you have to
Violence should be a last resort.
So you want to be the big time
You desire great success and recognition.
Some people want to drag you down
Others may be jealous or unsupportive of your goals.
There's no living in the backseat
You must take control of your life and pursue your dreams actively.
If you're gonna drive through town
If you're going to succeed, you need to take the reins and lead.
And when you pray for independence
When you ask for autonomy and freedom,
Boy, you better stand your ground
Make sure you're firm in your convictions.
You got to give it all you got now
Put forth your full effort and energy.
Or you might get shot down
If you don't give it your all, you'll be unsuccessful.
Fight hard until the battle is won
Persevere until you achieve your desired outcome.
Well, you know that I been through it
The singer has gone through similar struggles and experiences.
I got the scars to prove it
These experiences have left a lasting impression.
Stick to your guns
Reiterating the importance of holding on to your convictions.
It's only if you have to
Violence should always be a last resort.
But stick to your guns
Hold on to your beliefs and values, despite any opposition.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: ALFIE AGNEW, RIKK F. AGNEW JR., JOHN CALABRO, JOHN KNIGHT, CASEY ROYER
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