Wanted Dead Or Alive
Tom Cruise Lyrics
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Everyday it seems we're wasting away
Another place where the faces are so cold
I'd drive all night
Just to get back home
I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride
I'm wanted dead or alive
Sometimes I sleep, sometimes it's not for days
And people I meet always go their separate ways
Sometimes you tell the day
By the bottle that you drink
And times when you're all alone all you do is think
I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride
I'm wanted dead or alive
Wanted dead or alive
I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride
I'm wanted dead or alive
Wanted dead or alive
I walk these streets, a loaded six string on my back
I play for keeps, 'cause I might not make it back
I been everywhere, still I'm standing tall
I've seen a million faces
And I've rocked them all
I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride
I'm wanted dead or alive
I'm a cowboy, I got the night on my side
I'm wanted dead or alive
Wanted dead or alive
The song "Wanted Dead or Alive" by Tom Cruise and Julianne Hough reflects the life of a traveling musician. The lyrics describe the struggles and loneliness of being on the road, as well as the exhilaration of performing for a crowd. The line "It's all the same, only the names will change" speaks to the monotony of life on tour, where every town starts to blend together. The singer acknowledges the toll this takes, saying "Everyday it seems we're wasting away," but also recognizes the lure of the lifestyle, expressing a willingness to "drive all night just to get back home."
The chorus, with its iconic opening line "I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride," captures the romanticized view of the rockstar persona. The line "Wanted dead or alive" adds an edge of danger and excitement. The singer's life is unpredictable and sometimes dangerous, with days passing without sleep and encounters with strangers who quickly come and go. The imagery of the "loaded six string on my back" and the assertion that "I've seen a million faces and I've rocked them all" highlight the thrill of performing, and the feeling of being on top of the world.
Overall, "Wanted Dead or Alive" is a tribute to the ups and downs of a life in music, and to the fierce dedication of those who pursue it.
Line by Line Meaning
It's all the same, only the names will change
Life is filled with repetition and monotony, only the specific details differ from one experience to the next.
Everyday it seems we're wasting away
Time continues to pass without significant progress or accomplishment.
Another place where the faces are so cold
The people in this new environment are unfriendly and unwelcoming.
I'd drive all night / Just to get back home
Home is a comforting and familiar place, worth great effort to return to after being away.
I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride / I'm wanted dead or alive / Wanted dead or alive
The singer identifies with the iconic American symbol of a cowboy, and feels that he is constantly in danger and on the run from something.
Sometimes I sleep, sometimes it's not for days / And people I meet always go their separate ways
The singer's lifestyle is unpredictable and often leaves him isolated, as others come and go from his life with little continuity or longevity.
Sometimes you tell the day / By the bottle that you drink / And times when you're all alone all you do is think
The singer has a tendency to rely on alcohol to cope with difficult circumstances or to feel some semblance of control in his life, which can only go so far in easing his loneliness and anxiety.
I walk these streets, a loaded six string on my back / I play for keeps, 'cause I might not make it back / I been everywhere, still I'm standing tall / I've seen a million faces / And I've rocked them all
The singer is a skilled musician who puts his all into every performance, even as he recognizes the danger and uncertainty of his lifestyle. However, he has already proven himself time and time again, and feels confident in his ability to succeed in the face of any adversity.
I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride / I'm wanted dead or alive
The singer once again identifies with the cowboy archetype, and continues to feel ambivalent about his status as a fugitive from the law and from a life of stability.
I'm a cowboy, I got the night on my side / I'm wanted dead or alive / Wanted dead or alive
The singer is at his strongest and most capable during the night, but is always on the run and in danger, never able to fully relax or feel secure.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jon Bon Jovi, Richard S Sambora
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It's all the same, only the names will change
Everyday, it seems we're wastin' away
Another place where the faces are so cold
I drive all night just to get back home
I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride
I'm wanted dead or alive
Wanted dead or alive
Sometimes I sleep, sometimes it's not for days
The people I meet always go their separate ways
Sometimes you tell the day
By the bottle that you drink
And times when you're all alone all you do is think
I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride
I'm wanted (wanted) dead or alive
Wanted (wanted) dead or alive
Oh, and I ride
Oh, and I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride
I'm wanted dead or alive
I walk these streets
A loaded six-string on my back
I play for keeps 'cause I might not make it back
I been everywhere, still, I'm standing tall
I've seen a million faces
And I've rocked them all
I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride
I'm wanted (wanted) dead or alive
I'm a cowboy, I got the night on my side
I'm wanted (wanted) dead or alive
And I ride, dead or alive
I still drive (I still drive) dead or alive
Dead or alive, dead or alive, dead or alive, dead or aliv
vaskylark
Tom Cruise gives 100% in every role he takes on, so it isn't really surprising to me that he nailed the singing. He looks amazing too. Good job Tom, you made a fangirly out of me again..along with flocks of other women. Good job Maverick!
Hayley Johnson
I am your big ist fan I love your song the ones I like
The most or I won't to Know what love is and
Won't ded or a lave
Bill Madison
In taps, his first movie. You could see the intensity of his performance
tear728
Pretty autotuned tho
Dustin Blaise
Not only did he sing but he also learned to play Guitar for this part. So the Guitar Solo he does in "Every Rose has it's Thorns". That's actually him playing
James Heinrich
I didn't know Tom Cruise could sing that was epic!
Boomer_humor58
He does his own stunts
Maria Cthulhu
Definitely his best performance! Love this!
Jesse Wolf
Risky Business
John OBrien
Regardless of what you think of him, Tom Cruise fucking nailed this