Jon Bon Jovi was born John Francis Bongiovi, Jr., in Perth Amboy, New Jersey the son of two former Marines, hairdresser John Francis Bongiovi, Sr. and one-time Playboy bunny Carol Sharkey. He has two brothers, Anthony and Matthew. He is Italian-American; his father was born in Sciacca, near Agrigento in Sicily.[citation needed] He grew up in Sayreville, New Jersey. Bon Jovi attended St. Joseph High School, in Metuchen, New Jersey during his freshman and sophomore years. He later transferred to Sayreville War Memorial High School in Parlin, New Jersey.
When he was 17, Jon was working sweeping floors at his cousin Tony Bongiovi's recording studio, The Power Station. In 1980, when Meco was there recording Christmas in the Stars: The Star Wars Christmas Album, Tony recommended Jon for the song "R2-D2 We Wish You A Merry Christmas." This became his first professional recording (credited as John Bongiovi). He left in 1983 when he got a record deal.
Jon has released two solo albums. Blaze of Glory in 1990 (a number 1 hit in the USA) and Destination Anywhere in 1997.
Bon Jovi as a band have sold more than 100,000,000 CD’s worldwide. Bon Jovi are still together and their latest album is titled Lost Highway.
Open Your Heart
John Bongiovi Lyrics
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Whole lot of love then it's out the door
And you swore you'd be used again no more, no more
Then you got on your feet again
It came to you like a long lost friend
Now they say you're wearing a bulletproof heart
Well I'm wearing my heart on my sleeve
Baby believe that I would never hurt you
Baby believe, cause my love will not desert you
Baby believe you know you got me begging and crying
I'm down on my knees
Open your heart and baby love again
Cause I won't let them take your love from me
You know that I've been hurt too
It's just your heart turns black and blue
There ain't no use in talking about it
You know all there is to say
I want to love you girl
I want to show you my world
Stop hiding the key to your heart
Baby let me in, let me in
Can't you see, I'm a bandaged refugee
Can't you see, I need you girl to comfort me
Can't you see, oh, of all the tears that you cry
Close your eyes
Open your heart, and baby love again
Cause I won't let them take your love from me
Open your heart, and baby love again
I won't let them take your love from me
Can't you see, I'm a bandaged refugee
Can't you see, I need you girl to comfort me
Can't you see, oh, of all the tears that you cry
Close your eyes
Open your heart (I want to love you girl)
You made me love again (I want to show you my world)
I won't let them take your love from me
Open your heart (I want to love you girl)
And baby love again (I want to show you my world)
I won't let them take your love
I won't let them take your love
I won't let them take your love from me
The lyrics of John Bongiovi's song "Open Your Heart" talks about the struggle of opening up to love again after being hurt in the past. The song addresses a lover who has been used before and got their heart broken, making them cautious about trusting again. The singer assures them that he would never hurt them and begs them to believe him. He paints himself as a "bandaged refugee" who needs comfort and love.
He urges the lover to open their heart and love again, promising to protect their love from those who might try to take it away. He wants the lover to stop hiding the key to their heart and let him in. The lyrics also highlight the shared pain between the singer and the lover as the singer admits to being hurt in the past too.
Overall, the song is an emotional appeal to someone who has been hurt before, to give love another chance, and to let go of their fear.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you've been used before
You claim to have experienced heartbreak previously
Whole lot of love then it's out the door
The past love you experienced was intense but short-lived
And you swore you'd be used again no more, no more
You promised yourself that you won't let anyone use you again
Then you got on your feet again
You moved on and got back on your feet
It came to you like a long lost friend
Love came to you unexpectedly
Now they say you're wearing a bulletproof heart
You have developed a strong resistance to heartbreak
Well I'm wearing my heart on my sleeve
I am openly showing my love and emotions
Baby believe that I would never hurt you
Trust me that I won't hurt you
Baby believe, cause my love will not desert you
Believe that my love for you will never fade away
Baby believe you know you got me begging and crying
You have me completely devoted to you
I'm down on my knees
I am begging for your love
Open your heart and baby love again
Give love another chance
Cause I won't let them take your love from me
I will protect your love from anyone who tries to harm it
You know that I've been hurt too
I also have experienced heartbreak
It's just your heart turns black and blue
Your past heartbreak has caused you pain and sadness
There ain't no use in talking about it
There's no point in dwelling on the past
You know all there is to say
You understand everything that needs to be said
I want to love you girl
I want to show you my love
I want to show you my world
I want to share my life with you
Stop hiding the key to your heart
Stop keeping your heart closed off
Baby let me in, let me in
Let me into your heart and love
Can't you see, I'm a bandaged refugee
I am a person who has been hurt and needs healing
Can't you see, I need you girl to comfort me
I need your love and comfort to heal my broken heart
Can't you see, oh, of all the tears that you cry
I see and feel the pain you've experienced
Close your eyes
Let yourself be vulnerable and open to love
You made me love again
You brought love back into my life
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC , Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JO CALLIS, PHIL OAKEY
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