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Lyrics of It's My Life by Bon Jovi
verse
This ain′t a song for the broken-hearted
No silent prayer for faith-departed
pre-chorus
And I ain't gonna be just a face in the crowd
You′re gonna hear my voice when I shout it out loud
chorus
It's my life
It's now or never
But I ain′t gonna live forever
I just want to live while I′m alive
(It's my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said, "I did it my way"
I just want to live while I′m alive
It's my life
verse
Yeah, this is for the ones who stood their ground
For Tommy and Gina, who never backed down
pre-chorus
Tomorrow′s getting harder, make no mistake
Luck ain't even lucky, got to make your own breaks
chorus
It′s my life
And it's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I′m alive
(It′s my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said, "I did it my way"
I just want to live while I'm alive
′Cause it's my life
bridge
Better stand tall when they′re calling you out
Don't bend, don′t break, baby, don't back down
chorus
It's my life
And it′s now or never
′Cause I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I′m alive
(It's my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said, "I did it my way"
I just want to live while I′m alive
(It's my life)
And it′s now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It′s my life)
My heart is like an open highway
Like Frankie said, "I did it my way"
I just want to live while I′m alive
'Cause it′s my life
Writer(s): Max Martin, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora
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The song 'It's My Life' by Bon Jovi is about taking control of your own destiny and living life to the fullest without being held back by fear or societal expectations. The lyrics encourage standing up for yourself, making your own luck, and embracing your individuality, much like the referenced characters Tommy and Gina who never backed down. The metaphor of life being an open highway symbolizes the freedom and endless possibilities that come with living authentically and on your own terms.
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Themes
Living life to the fullest
• I ain't gonna live forever
• It's my life
• I just want to live while I'm alive
Resilience and determination
• Don't bend, don't break, baby, don't back down
• Yeah, this is for the ones who stood their ground
Making your own choices
• Luck ain't even lucky, got to make your own breaks
• Like Frankie said, 'I did it my way'
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Moods
Empowerment, freedom, inspiration, joy, reflection
Rating: G
Lyrics are child-friendly and safe for all!
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