Classic Hit: Livin' on a Prayer by Bon Jovi - 1986
"livin’ on a prayer" is a song by Bon Jovi, released in 1986. It became one of the band's most popular and iconic songs, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song tells the story of a working-class couple trying to make ends meet and keep their relationship strong. Its catchy chorus and anthemic sound have made it a beloved rock anthem.
Did You Know
- Livin' on a Prayer by Bon Jovi was released in 1986 as part of their album "Slippery When Wet".
- The song became a massive hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
- The iconic chorus of the song, "Oh, we're halfway there, oh, livin' on a prayer," has become one of Bon Jovi's signature anthems.
Lyrics
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 gotta 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."
Whoa, we're half-way there
Whoa, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it. I swear
Whoa, 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 gotta 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
Whoa, we're half-way there
Whoa, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it. I swear
Whoa, livin' on a prayer
Livin' on a prayer
We've gotta hold on ready or not
You live for the fight when it's all that you've got
Whoa, we're half-way there
Whoa, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it, I swear
Whoa, livin' on a prayer
Whoa, we're half-way there
Whoa, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it, I swear
Whoa, livin' on a prayer
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