Stick To Your Guns
Bon Jovi Lyrics


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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
Ain't nobody riding shotgun
In the world tonight

And when you spit, you better mean it
You got to make 'em all believe 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

Overall Meaning

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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