Let It Rock
Jon Bon Jovi/Richie Sambora Lyrics
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Long days, sunshine, and peace
Long nights of love, forgiveness, and laughter
Maybe it was just a dream but it could be reality
Children are like planting seeds, you've got to let their flowers grow
Don't you know
Fa che piova, (Let it rain)
Fa che piova (Let it rain)
Che sia la pace il nome d'amor (That peace would be the name of love)
Through the rain I saw a child just like my child
Someone's son or daughter
I watched as they played for a while
I wanted to cry, those babies just smiled
Maybe it was just a dream, but it should be reality
A child is just God's sign that peace and love are seeds to make
Tomorrow grow
Fa che piova, (Let it rain)
Fa che il cielo mi lavi il dolor (Let heaven wash away my pain)
Fa che piova (Let it rain)
Che sia la pace il nome d'amor (That peace would be the name of love)
Go on, we've tried war
No one wants peace more
Than the children who ask their dads why
Fa che piova, (Let it rain)
Fa che il cielo mi lavi il dolor (Let heaven wash away my pain)
Fa che piova (Let it rain)
Che sia la pace il nome d'amor (That peace would be the name of love)
"Let It Rain" is a song that brings together the vocal powerhouses of rock icon Jon Bon Jovi and operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti. The lyrics of the song convey a message of hope and peace, focusing on the idea of the next generation and the importance of nurturing and protecting them. The opening lines talk about a dream of a better tomorrow and the importance of forgiveness, love, and laughter. The metaphor of planting seeds is used to highlight how children must be nurtured and allowed to grow, just like flowers.
The refrain "fa che piova" - "let it rain" in Italian - represents both the cleansing power of rain and the hope that it can bring. The idea is that the rain can wash away pain and bring peace in its place, with the hope that peace will become the name of love. The song also makes reference to the devastating effects of war and how children are affected by it. There is a hope that comes from the younger generation, who often ask their dads why there cannot be peace instead of war.
Overall, "Let It Rain" is a moving song that emphasizes the need for nurturing and guiding the next generation as they grow. It calls for peace instead of war, and highlights the hopeful message that such peace is possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night I had a dream that there would be a morning after
I dreamed of a future filled with hope, where the days are bright and the darkness fades away.
Long days, sunshine, and peace
Days filled with sunshine and tranquility, where peace reigns supreme.
Long nights of love, forgiveness, and laughter
Nights where love is abundant, and forgiveness and laughter come naturally.
Maybe it was just a dream but it could be reality
Although it may seem like nothing but a dream, it has the potential to become a reality.
Children are like planting seeds, you've got to let their flowers grow
Children are like newly planted seeds that need to be nurtured and allowed to grow in order to bloom.
Don't you know
Do you not understand?
Fa che piova, (Let it rain)
Let the rain fall.
Fa che il cielo mi lavi il dolor (Let heaven wash away my pain)
Let the heavens wash away my pain.
Che sia la pace il nome d'amor (That peace would be the name of love)
May peace be the embodiment of love.
Through the rain I saw a child just like my child
In the midst of the rain, I saw a child who bears a striking resemblance to my own.
Someone's son or daughter
A child who belongs to someone else.
I watched as they played for a while
I observed them playing for a brief moment.
I wanted to cry, those babies just smiled
Even though it brought me to the brink of tears, those babies continued to smile.
Maybe it was just a dream, but it should be reality
Although it may be nothing more than a dream, it should be a reality that we strive towards.
A child is just God's sign that peace and love are seeds to make
Children are a sign from God that the seeds of peace and love need to be planted and nourished.
Tomorrow grow
So that they may blossom tomorrow.
Go on, we've tried war
We have already tried war and it has led us to this point.
No one wants peace more
Everyone yearns for peace.
Than the children who ask their dads why
Especially the innocent children who ask their fathers why there is so much violence and conflict.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JON BON JOVI, MICHELE CENTONZE, VERIS GIANNETTI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MetalBere
The weekend comes to this town
Seven days too soon
For the ones who have to make up
What we break up of their rules
Well I saw Captain Kidd on Sunset
Tell his boys they're in command
While Chino danced a tango
With a broomstick in his hand
He said: It's alright (alright) if you have a good time
It's alright (alright) if you want to cross that line
To break on through to the other side
Let it rock, let it go
You can't stop a fire burning out of control
Let it rock, let it go
With the night you're on the loose
You got to let it rock
We go down to the Broadway
Where everybody goes
To get on their rockin' horse
And blast that radio
Well I saw Roxie on the table
Her girlfriend down below
They'll give it to the king of swing
Before it's time to go
They said, It's alright (alright) if you have a good time
It's alright (alright) if you want to cross that line
To break on through to the other side
Let it rock, let it go
You can't stop a fire burning out of control
Let it rock, let it go
With the night you're on the loose
You got to let it rock
@mothermarymary
It's called "maning up" - a profound way to face down any critics - a song from his youth sung with perfect pitch and backed by his powerful band of extraordinary musicians.
@lukebandy516
Perfect pitch ?
@AmyEdwards1986
I was there when they sang that song. I couldn't believe my ears when I heard the first notes. I said to myself Oh my God it can't be! I was thrilled! Really thrilled! I really love when they surprise us like that by playing songs no one would think they would perform live again. Let's wish we'll have the chance to hear that stuff again. ♥♥♥
@lohrainemaia9741
Amy Edwards my dream!! <3
@samuelcheng7422
Yeah definitely! Especially the earlier ones
@juanluismonteagudo1493
Great song! My favourite Bon Jovi theme.
Richie's guitar solo si awesome.
@tonyrocknardy1975
Richie sambora is a legend! much of the band's success is due to him! my idol, my favorite guitarist and the greatest endorser of all time!
@louvelandia7804
He is one of my greatest influences as well. But you can tell that he has lost his chops. He was quite sloppy playing the solo. Nothing like the old days
@OfficialAshArcher
@lou velandia probably drunk again at this stage
@williamferreira4210
Agree!!!