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Lyrics of Livin' On A Prayer by Bon Jovi
intro
Once upon a time
Not so long ago
verse
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 gotta hold on to what we've got
It doesn′t make a difference if we make it or not
We got each other, and that′s a lot for love
We'll give it a shot"
chorus
Oh, we′re half way there
Oh-oh, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we′ll make it, I swear
Oh-oh, livin' on a prayer
verse
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 gotta hold on to what we've got
It doesn′t make a difference if we make it or not
We got each other, and that's a lot for love
We′ll give it a shot"
chorus
Oh, we're half way there
Oh-oh, livin′ on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it, I swear
Whoa-oh, livin' on a prayer
Livin′ on a prayer
bridge
Ooh, we gotta hold on, ready or not
You live for the fight when that′s all that you've got
chorus
Whoa, we′re half way there
Whoa-oh, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, and we′ll make it, I swear
Whoa-oh, livin' on a prayer
Whoa, we′re half way there
Whoa-oh, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, and we'll make it, I swear
Whoa-oh, livin′ on a prayer
outro
Whoa, we′re half way there
Whoa-oh, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, and we′ll make it, I swear
Whoa-ah
Writer(s): Jon Bon Jovi, Desmond Child, Richard Sambora
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The song 'Livin' On A Prayer' by Bon Jovi tells the story of Tommy and Gina, a working-class couple facing tough times but finding strength in their love and determination to make it through together. The lyrics emphasize the importance of holding on to what they have, symbolizing resilience and hope in the face of challenges, with the phrase 'livin' on a prayer' capturing their reliance on faith and perseverance to overcome obstacles.
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Themes
Struggle and perseverance
• Tommy used to work on the docks
• Union's been on strike, he's down on his luck
• It's tough, so tough
Love and support
• She brings home her pay for love
• We've gotta hold on to what we've got
• We got each other, and that's a lot for love
Hope and resilience
• Oh, we're half way there
• You live for the fight when that's all that you've got
• Take my hand, we'll make it, I swear
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Moods
Love, hope, empowerment, inspiration, heartbreak
Rating: G
Lyrics are child-friendly and safe for all!
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Credits
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