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)
Without Love
Bon Jovi Lyrics
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There was innocence in her painted smile
She called to me as I passed her by
Lady of the night looked in my eye
She said I been through some changes
But one thing always stays the same
Without love there's nothing without love
Nothing else feels right without love
Oh oh
I saw a man down a lonely street
A broken man who looked like me
And no one knows
The pain that he's been livin'
He lost his love and still hasn't forgiven
He said I been through some changes
But one thing always stays the same
Without love, there's nothing without love
And nothing else can get you through the night
Nothing else feels right without love
There's nothing without love
Nothing else but love can burn as bright
And nothing would mean nothing without love
Oh oh
I see my life
Some things I took for granted
Love's passed me by
So many second chances
I was afraid
I won't be afraid no more
Without love, there's nothing without love
Nothing else can get you through the night
Nothing else feels right without love
There's nothing without love
Nothing else but love can burn as bright
'Cause nothing would mean nothing without love
There's nothing without love
And nothing without love
Nothing without love
The song "Without Love" by Bon Jovi talks about the importance of love in our lives. The lyrics describe encounters with individuals who have experienced changes in their lives but have come to recognize that love is the one constant that remains. The song touches upon themes of regret, loss, and second chances.
The first encounter is with a lady of the night, who appears to have lost her innocence but still believes in love. She recognizes the singer as someone who may have taken love for granted and shares her insights with him. Similarly, the second encounter is with a broken man who has lost his love and hasn't forgiven himself for it. He also acknowledges that love is the one constant in life and without it, life is meaningless.
The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the message that there is nothing without love. The tone of the song is pensive and reflective, but the ending is optimistic with the singer acknowledging his past mistakes, no longer afraid, and ready to embrace love.
Overall, the song is a reminder that love is essential to our wellbeing and happiness. Love brings purpose and meaning to our lives and without it, we are lost.
Line by Line Meaning
She wasn't young, But she still a child
Describing a woman who had faced harsh realities but remained pure at heart.
There was innocence in her painted smile
Despite her rough exterior, her true spirit shone through her smile.
She called to me As I passed her by
The woman reached out to the singer, hoping for connection and compassion.
Lady of the night Looked in my eye
A reference to the woman's profession and her attempt to connect with the singer.
She said I been through some changes, But one thing always stays the same
Despite facing difficult circumstances, the woman's longing for love remained consistent.
Without love There's nothing without love
Love is essential to overcome life's struggles and to find meaning and purpose.
And nothing else can get you through the night
A powerful message that nothing else, not money, fame or success, can replace the need for love in our lives.
Nothing else feels right Without love
Love is the only thing that can fill the void in our hearts, without it everything we do feels empty.
I saw a man down a lonely street
Introducing another character who shares the same struggles as the singer.
A broken man who looked like me
The man represents what the singer could become if he doesn't find love in his life.
And no one knows The pain that he's been livin'
An acknowledgement that we all suffer in our own ways and that it's important to recognize and empathize with each other.
He lost his love And still hasn't forgiven
The man's heartache has left him unable to move on, a reminder of the power of love and its lasting impact on our lives.
There's nothing without love
Reinforcing the idea that love is an essential part of the human experience.
Nothing else but love can burn as bright
Love has a transformative power that nothing else can replace or compare to.
Oh oh I see my life
The singer reflects on his own experiences and missed opportunities with love.
Some things I took for granted
The singer realizes that he didn't appreciate the love that was in his life until it was gone.
Love's passed me by
A lament that the singer missed his opportunity to experience love in a meaningful way.
So many second chances
Despite missed opportunities, the singer still has hope for finding love in the future.
I was afraid I won't be afraid no more
The singer has let go of his fear and is now open to the possibility of love.
And nothing would mean nothing without love
A final declaration that without love, everything else in life loses its meaning and value.
There's nothing without love And nothing without love Nothing without love
Closing out the song with a powerful repetition of the theme that love is the most essential part of life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Richard Sambora, Desmond Child, Jon Bon Jovi
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Alejandro Sanchez
Without Love
Bon Jovi
She wasn't young, But she still a child
There was innocence in her painted smile
She called to me As I passed her by
Lady of the night Looked in my eye
She said I been through some changes
But one thing always stays the same
Without love There's nothing without love
And nothing else can get you through the night
Nothing else feels right Without love
Oh oh
I saw a man down a lonely street
A broken man who looked like me
And no one knows
The pain that he's been livin'
He lost his love And still hasn't forgiven
He said I been through some changes
But one thing always stays the same
Without love, there's nothing without love
And Nothing else can get you through the night
Nothing else feels right without love
There's nothing without love
Nothing else but love can burn as bright
And nothing would mean nothing without love
Oh oh
I see my life
Some things I took for granted
Love's passed me by
So many second chances
I was afraid
I won't be afraid no more
Without love, there's nothing without love
Nothing else can get you through the night
Nothing else feels right without love
There's nothing without love
Nothing else but love can burn as bright
'Cause nothing would mean nothing without love
There's nothing without love
And nothing without love
Nothing without love
kemsmith
One of their underrated songs
Iloverockrock
I love this song \m/
Tormentor 666
I agree
Perry Tornado
Art is not rated/
Daehawk
Those were some AWESOME days to be a teenager.
Louise Bonivento
You know it! 😉 ❤
Maria Aguila
Neil Tipton sorry you're going through sad days. Think of the good ones to get through.
Maria Aguila
I was 19! I loved everything about the 80's!
Mary H
U got that right. I was 15 & have nothing but the best memories 👊🏻
Wael Morsy
Ya man ... correct ... am 50 now ...what a days