Wild Night
Bon Jovi Lyrics


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It's a hot night, the natives are restless
We're sweating by the light of the moon
There's a voodoo mojo brewing at the go-go
That could knock a witch off her broom

We slither on in and shed our skin
Make our way into the bump and the grind
So I'm passing by, she gives me the eye
So I stop to give her a light

One wild night (blinded by the moonlight)
One wild night (24 hours of midnight)
One wild night (I stepped into the twilight zone
And she left my heart with vertigo)
One wild, one wild, one wild, one wild night

Havin' as much fun as you can in your clothes
Margarita had me feelin' alright
It just might be that I found religion
I've been on my knees for half of the night
Then I'm rolling the bones with Jimmy 'no dice'
Gonna take him for a couple weeks' pay
Man, if you lose this roll I take your girlfriend home
So I stopped
But you're not gonna believe who comes walking out

One wild night (blinded by the moonlight)
One wild night (24 hours of midnight)
One wild night (I stepped into the twilight zone
And she left my heart with vertigo)
One wild night (hey, c'est la vie)
One wild night (welcome to the party)
One wild night (life is for the living so
You gotta live it up, come on let's go)
One wild, one wild, one wild, one wild night

One wild night (blinded by the moonlight)
One wild night (24 hours of midnight)
One wild night (I stepped into the twilight zone
And she left my heart with vertigo)
One wild night (hey, c'est la vie)
One wild night (welcome to the party)
One wild night (life if for the living so
You gotta live it up, come on let's go)
One wild, one wild, one wild, one..

One wild night (blinded by the moonlight)
One wild night (24 hours of midnight)
One wild night (I stepped into the twilight zone)
For one wild night
One wild night (hey, c'est la vie)
One wild night (welcome to the party)
One wild night (life is for the living)
All we've got is one wild night

One wild night [Repeat: x4]
One wild night blinded by the moonlight
One wild night 24 hours of midnight




One wild night stepped into the twilight zone for
One wild, one wild, one wild, one wild night.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bon Jovi's "Wild Night" tell the story of a group of people out for a night of revelry and adventure. The atmosphere is hot and electric, and everyone is looking for a good time. The song seems to be set in a club or bar where there's a lot of excitement and energy, with a voodoo mojo brewing, that could even knock a witch off her broom.


The singer of the song, presumably Bon Jovi himself, dances and drinks with the woman he's attracted to, and even engages in some high-stakes gambling with his friend Jimmy. The lyrics are playful and fun, capturing the thrill of a night out on the town without any real responsibilities or worries.


The chorus of the song, "One wild night," is repeated throughout, emphasizing the idea that this night is unique and special. The repeated refrain of "blinded by the moonlight" and "24 hours of midnight" further reinforces the idea that this night is surreal and fantastical, almost like a dream.


Overall, "Wild Night" is a celebration of youth, hedonism, and living life to the fullest. The lyrics capture the feeling of being free and unburdened, with nothing to do but enjoy the moment and let loose.


Line by Line Meaning

It's a hot night, the natives are restless
The atmosphere is charged and people are eager for excitement.


We're sweating by the light of the moon
The weather is hot, and the moon's light is making it feel even hotter.


There's a voodoo mojo brewing at the go-go
Something mysterious and exciting is happening at the nightclub.


That could knock a witch off her broom
The excitement at the nightclub is intense and could surprise anyone.


We slither on in and shed our skin
We enter the nightclub and let loose, releasing the stress from outside.


Make our way into the bump and the grind
We immerse ourselves in the lively music and dancing, enjoying every moment.


So I'm passing by, she gives me the eye
While moving through the crowd, a woman catches the singer's attention.


So I stop to give her a light
He stops to have a conversation and share a lighter with the woman.


Havin' as much fun as you can in your clothes
Enjoying the party to the fullest extent, without inhibitions or restrictions.


Margarita had me feelin' alright
The singer has been enjoying alcoholic beverages, feeling relaxed and happy.


It just might be that I found religion
The singer is experiencing such a great time at the party that he compares it to a religious experience.


I've been on my knees for half of the night
He has been dancing, enjoying the rhythms of the music, and having a great time.


Then I'm rolling the bones with Jimmy 'no dice'
The singer is gambling with a man named Jimmy, who is known for not having good luck.


Gonna take him for a couple weeks' pay
The singer is confident in his gambling skills and believes he will win a significant sum of money from Jimmy.


Man, if you lose this roll I take your girlfriend home
The bet is high stakes, and if Jimmy loses, the singer will take his girlfriend home with him.


So I stopped
The singer hesitates, realizing the seriousness of the bet and its potential consequences.


But you're not gonna believe who comes walking out
At that moment, someone unexpected enters the nightclub, catching everyone's attention.


All we've got is one wild night
The song emphasizes the importance of living life to the fullest, as we only have one life to live.


Welcome to the party.
The singer welcomes the listener to join in on the wild night and enjoy life.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RICHARD SAMBORA, DESMOND CHILD, JON BON JOVI

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@user-ip9yu7lp1q

It's a hot night, the natives are restless
We're sweating by the light of the moon
There's a voodoo mojo brewing at the go-go
That could knock a witch off her broom

We slither on in and shed our skin
Make our way into the bump and the grind
So I'm passing by, she gives me the eye
So I stop to give her a light

[Chorus:]
One wild night (blinded by the moonlight)
One wild night (24 hours of midnight)
One wild night (I stepped into the twilight zone
And she left my heart with vertigo)

Havin' as much fun as you can in your clothes
Margarita had me feelin' alright
It just might be that I found religion
I've been on my knees for half of the night
Then I'm rolling the bones with Jimmy 'no dice'
Gonna take him for a couple weeks' pay
Man, if you lose this roll I take your girlfriend home
So I stopped
But you're not gonna believe who comes walking out

[Chorus:]
One wild night (hey, c'est la vie)
One wild night (welcome to the party)
One wild night (life is for the living so
You gotta live it up, come on let's go)



@Rosyid506

It's a hot night, the natives are restless
We're sweating by the light of the moon
There's a voodoo mojo brewing at the go-go
That could knock a witch off her broom

We slither on in and shed our skin
Make our way into the bump and the grind
So I'm passing by, she gives me the eye
So I stop to give her a light

One wild night (blinded by the moonlight)
One wild night (24 hours of midnight)
One wild night (I stepped into the twilight zone
And she left my heart with vertigo)
One wild, one wild, one wild, one wild night

Havin' as much fun as you can in your clothes
Margarita had me feelin' alright
It just might be that I found religion
I've been on my knees for half of the night
Then I'm rolling the bones with Jimmy 'no dice'
Gonna take him for a couple weeks' pay
Man, if you lose this roll I take your girlfriend home
So I stopped
But you're not gonna believe who comes walking out

One wild night (blinded by the moonlight)
One wild night (24 hours of midnight)
One wild night (I stepped into the twilight zone
And she left my heart with vertigo)
One wild night (hey, c'est la vie)
One wild night (welcome to the party)
One wild night (life is for the living so
You gotta live it up, come on let's go)
One wild, one wild, one wild, one wild night

One wild night (blinded by the moonlight)
One wild night (24 hours of midnight)
One wild night (I stepped into the twilight zone
And she left my heart with vertigo)
One wild night (hey, c'est la vie)
One wild night (welcome to the party)
One wild night (life if for the living so
You gotta live it up, come on let's go)
One wild, one wild, one wild, one..

One wild night (blinded by the moonlight)
One wild night (24 hours of midnight)
One wild night (I stepped into the twilight zone)
For one wild night
One wild night (hey, c'est la vie)
One wild night (welcome to the party)
One wild night (life is for the living)
All we've got is one wild night

One wild night [Repeat: x4]
One wild night blinded by the moonlight
One wild night 24 hours of midnight
One wild night stepped into the twilight zone for
One wild, one wild, one wild, one wild night.



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@indiodormido

Una de las grandes bandas de rock de todos los tiempos. Nunca pasaran de moda.

@matildeandreu5227

para mi son los mejores mi banda de rock bonjovi .y jon bon jovi ostras esque es el hombre perfecto y lo amoooooooooooooooooo

@rodrigocasanovaandrade3911

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@rere2086

I have been listening to these guys for 30years...I DO NOT CARE WHAT ANYONE SAYS THEY ARE THE BEST BAND ON THE PLANET!! All the bon jovi haters need to get a life.

@georgijgoscha4621

One wild night

@leandromoraisrodrigues8195

I agreed 100%.

@Superlightweight0

No jovi without sambora

@arielmazor4110

100% right my friend❤❤❤

@lukasvozak7698

Lol, what Bon Jovi haters? xDD... If there are some, I would like to see them xD

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