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Livin On A Prayer
Studio 99 Lyrics
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Tommy used to work on the docks, union's been on strike
He's down on his luck, it's tough, so tough
Gina works the diner all day working for her man
She brings home her pay, for love, for love
She says, we've got to hold on to what we've got
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not
We'll give it a shot
Woah, we're half way there
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Tommy's got his six-string in hock
Now he's holding in what he used to make it talk
So tough, it's tough
Gina dreams of running away
When she cries in the night, Tommy whispers
Baby, it's okay, someday
We've got to hold on to what we've got
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not
We've got each other and that's a lot for love
We'll give it a shot
Woah, we're half way there
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Livin' on a prayer
Oh, we've got to hold on, ready or not
You live for the fight when it's all that you've got
Woah, we're half way there
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Woah, we're half way there
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Woah, we're half way there
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Woah, livin' on a prayer
The lyrics to Studio 99's song "Livin' On A Prayer" tell a story about a couple, Tommy and Gina, who are facing tough times but find strength in their love and determination to overcome their struggles. Tommy used to work on the docks, but the union is on strike, leaving him unemployed and down on his luck. Gina works long hours at a diner to support their relationship. Despite their difficult circumstances, they hold onto each other and believe in their love. The song encourages them to keep fighting and gives hope that they can make it through together.
The chorus repeats the phrase "woah, we're halfway there, woah, livin' on a prayer." This line emphasizes the idea that Tommy and Gina are facing an uphill battle, but they are making progress and living on the hope and faith they have in each other. The song also highlights their determination to persevere and make it through their challenges, promising that they will make it if they hold on and support each other.
Overall, "Livin' On A Prayer" is a song about resilience, love, and holding onto hope in difficult times. It showcases the power of unity and determination in overcoming obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Once upon a time not so long ago
In the past, not too far in the distant past
Tommy used to work on the docks, union's been on strike
Tommy was employed in the docks, but the workers' union was on strike
He's down on his luck, it's tough, so tough
He is experiencing a streak of bad luck, which is really difficult
Gina works the diner all day working for her man
Gina spends the entire day working at a diner to support her partner
She brings home her pay, for love, for love
She brings home her salary because of her love and commitment
She says, we've got to hold on to what we've got
She believes they must cherish and keep what they already have
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not
Their success or failure doesn't matter in the bigger picture
We've got each other and that's a lot for love
They have each other, and their love is significant and valuable
We'll give it a shot
They will give it their best effort
Woah, we're halfway there
They have reached the midpoint of their journey
Woah, livin' on a prayer
They rely on hope and faith to carry them through
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
They promise that by joining forces, they will succeed
Tommy's got his six-string in hock
Tommy has pawned his guitar to get some money
Now he's holding in what he used to make it talk
Now he keeps his guitar quiet, as he used to play it
So tough, it's tough
The situation is undeniably difficult and challenging
Gina dreams of running away
Gina fantasizes about escaping her current circumstances
When she cries in the night, Tommy whispers
When Gina cries during the night, Tommy softly speaks to her
Baby, it's okay, someday
Tommy reassures Gina that everything will be fine in the future
Oh, we've got to hold on, ready or not
They must hold on tightly, whether they are prepared or not
You live for the fight when it's all that you've got
When it's the only option, you persist and fight for what you have
Livin' on a prayer
Their lives are sustained by hope and faith
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jon Bon Jovi, Desmond Child, Richard S. Sambora
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Jon Rugova
[Intro]
Once upon a time, not so long ago
[Verse 1]
Tommy used to work on the docks, union's been on strike
He's down on his luck, it's tough, so tough
Gina works the diner all day, working for her man
She brings home her pay for love, mmm, for love
[Pre-Chorus]
She says, "We've got to hold on to what we've got
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not
We've got each other and that's a lot for love
We'll give it a shot"
[Chorus]
Woah, we're halfway there
Woah-oh, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it, I swear
Woah-oh, livin' on a prayer
[Verse 2]
Tommy's got his six-string in hock, now he's holding in
What he used to make it talk so tough, ooh, it's tough
Gina dreams of running away when she cries in the night
Tommy whispers, "Baby, it's okay, someday"
[Pre-Chorus]
We've got to hold on to what we've got
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not
We've got each other and that's a lot for love
We'll give it a shot"
[Chorus]
Woah, we're halfway there
Woah-oh, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Woah-oh, livin' on a prayer, livin' on a prayer
[Guitar Solo]
[Bridge]
Ooh, we've got to hold on, ready or not
You live for the fight when it's all that you've got
[Chorus]
Woah, we're halfway there
Woah-oh, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it, I swear
Woah-oh, livin' on a prayer
Woah, we're halfway there
Woah-oh, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it, I swear
Woah-oh, livin' on a prayer
Woah, we're halfway there
Woah-oh, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it, I swear...
(Woah, we're halfway there
Woah-oh, livin' on a prayer)
Cleidinaldo Matias Monteiro
Once upon a time not so long ago
Tommy used to work on the docks, union's been on strike
He's down on his luck, it's tough, so tough
Gina works the diner all day working for her man
She brings home her pay, for love, for love
She says, we've got to hold on to what we've got
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not
We've got each other and that's a lot for love
We'll give it a shot
Woah, we're half way there
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Tommy's got his six-string in hock
Now he's holding in what he used to make it talk
So tough, it's tough
Gina dreams of running away
When she cries in the night, Tommy whispers
Baby, it's okay, someday
We've got to hold on to what we've got
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not
We've got each other and that's a lot for love
We'll give it a shot
Woah, we're half way there
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Livin' on a prayer
Oh, we've got to hold on, ready or not
You live for the fight when it's all that you've got
Woah, we're half way there
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Woah, we're half way there
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Woah, we're half way there
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Hahahah Ha
es una gran canción dificil de cantar y el podía llegar a las notas mas altas y sin finjir la voz aguda sino que mantenía su voz rasposa llegando las notas mas altas algo difícil de hacer mis respetos
Ruben Rada
@Juan Gómez Lo mismo le paso a Tom Kiefer de Cinderella!
Juan Gómez
Cantar esa canción con esa stamina, o sea, con esa agresividad wn la voz, haciendo belting, haciendo voz rasposa, etc, y sin transicionar a voz de cabeza, definitivamente daña la voz. Por eso Jon se metía esteroides en la garganta para aguantar los conciertos y las giras, y en general casi todos los rockeros sufrieron por ese proceso.
Shiryu de Dragón
Pues no sé ustedes, pero yo he cantado varias (no digo que lo haya hecho bien, pero lo he hecho por tres años y sí he mejorado) y en lo personal, siento que no puedo llegar a las notas altas si no hago la voz rasposa. A lo que voy es que para mí es más fácil llegar a esos tonos raspando la voz, me es de tanta ayuda que digo que sin eso no llego.
Aldo
Concuerdo he hablado con cantantes y es una canción dificilicima de cantar a pesar de los detractores de bon jovi que lo critican y obvio sambora era el complemento ahora no esta
Madden
https://youtu.be/EgbYzH2-1Lc su mejor show por seguro ;)
Bulldozer1984
listening to this just makes you realize what an incredible vocalist Jon was.. Man o man what talent. The timbre of his voice and the range is just astounding.
Fabio Rodrigues
Really he was !!
Lukas Williamson
He stopped after 1988 I think
Mario Bohórquez E
@Pablo Sole He did sometimes, but it was dangerous.