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I know a song that will get on your nerves...

Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
edited May 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
Tommy used to work on the docks
Unions been on strike
Hes down on his luck...its tough, so tough
Gina works the diner all day
Working for her man, she brings home her pay
For love - for love

She says weve got to hold on to what weve got
cause it doesnt make a difference
If we make it or not
Weve got each other and thats a lot
For love - well give it a shot

Whooah, were half way there
Livin on a prayer
Take my hand and well make it - I swear
Livin on a prayer

Tommys got his six string in hock
Now hes holding in what he used
To make it talk - so tough, its tough
Gina dreams of running away
When she cries in the night
Tommy whispers baby its okay, someday

Weve got to hold on to what weve got
cause it doesnt make a difference
If we make it or not
Weve got each other and thats a lot
For love - well give it a shot

Whooah, were half way there
Livin on a prayer
Take my hand and well make it - I swear
Livin on a prayer

Weve got to hold on ready or not
You live for the fight when its all that youve got



Bet you're singing it now aren't you? :p

I read the lyrics through on another message board and had it stuck in my head for days... Good luck with that ;)
Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
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  • Rhinocerous SurpriseRhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    I sing this song all the time. Doesn't get on my nerves either. :D

    Sometimes I even sing Richie's talkbox parts. :p
    Smokey Robinson constantly looks like he's trying to act natural after being accused of farting.
  • SENROCKSENROCK Posts: 10,736
    get on my nerves??????? NO WAY!
    This song is a special one and reminds me of the best times EVER with Adam. I LOVE IT!!!
    ~~~~~~ALWAYS HAVE A GOOD TIME~~~~~~
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    It takes balls to put out a UKE album!
  • londonwprlondonwpr Posts: 293
    This is the best song to rock out to at weddings. I get very pumped up and start dancing like a fool!

    It's also near and dear to my heart since I played it on the drums with an awesome 80s rock cover band in Rosenheim, Germany back in '97!
    7/8/95, 6/26/98, 6/27/98, 8/17/98, 8/18/00, 8/20/00, 8/21/00, 10/8/00, 10/21/00, 6/16/03, 6/18/03, 6/21/03, 6/22/03, 6/24/03, 10/3/04, 9/11/05, 9/12/05, 9/13/05, 9/15/05, 9/16/05, 5/16/06, 5/17/06, 5/20/06, 6/24/06, 6/30/06
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:
    I sing this song all the time. Doesn't get on my nerves either. :D

    Sometimes I even sing Richie's talkbox parts. :p
    who doesn't?

    um-WAH um-wah -um-um-um-wah um-WAH um-wah um-um-um-WAH

    Still, Bon Jovi blow. Living on a Prayer is acceptable at parties only :)
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • westsidepiewestsidepie Posts: 627
    If I am not mistaken, isn't the video that goes along with this song the one (I know this is weird) where Jon Bon Jovi is singing barefoot and they have a tight shot on his feet? I never understood why that shot was necessary; it gives me nightmares. I like the song though.
    To pie I will reply
    But mr. justam
    is who I am

    "That's a repulsive combination of horrible information and bad breath."-Pickles

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  • westsidepiewestsidepie Posts: 627
    Jeremy1012 wrote:
    who doesn't?

    um-WAH um-wah -um-um-um-wah um-WAH um-wah um-um-um-WAH

    Still, Bon Jovi blow. Living on a Prayer is acceptable at parties only :)

    What, no love for "Wanted, Dead or Alive"? That is one I where I usually sing along.
    To pie I will reply
    But mr. justam
    is who I am

    "That's a repulsive combination of horrible information and bad breath."-Pickles

    "Remember, death is a natural part of the workplace. So, when you see a dead body at work, don't freak out, just ring your death bell." "ting"-Toki Wartooth
  • eMMIeMMI Posts: 6,262
    this one bar we go to.. you're bound to hear that song at least once every night. :rolleyes: but that's quite ok cause everyone knows it and sings along. :D which is a bit dorky, but when you're drunk, you're having THE GREATEST TIME EVER!!! :rolleyes: :p
    "Don't be faint-hearted, I have a solution! We shall go and commandeer some small craft, then drift at leisure until we happen upon another ideal place for our waterside supper with riparian entertainments."
  • Rhinocerous SurpriseRhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    Jeremy1012 wrote:
    who doesn't?

    um-WAH um-wah -um-um-um-wah um-WAH um-wah um-um-um-WAH

    Still, Bon Jovi blow. Living on a Prayer is acceptable at parties only :)

    As long as you don't play accurate air guitar to the solo...






    :o
    Smokey Robinson constantly looks like he's trying to act natural after being accused of farting.
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    westsidepie wrote:
    What, no love for "Wanted, Dead or Alive"? That is one I where I usually sing along.
    No. It's a terrible song :D


    "I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride"

    Course you do Jon :o
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • Rhinocerous SurpriseRhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    About two feet from me as type right now are 7 Bon Jovi albums, plus a greatest hits, live album, and two Richie Sambora solo albums. :D
    Smokey Robinson constantly looks like he's trying to act natural after being accused of farting.
  • SENROCKSENROCK Posts: 10,736
    londonwpr wrote:
    This is the best song to rock out to at weddings. I get very pumped up and start dancing like a fool!

    It's also near and dear to my heart since I played it on the drums with an awesome 80s rock cover band in Rosenheim, Germany back in '97!
    i can TOTALLY see you rockin the drums!!! :D Please tell me london wore a long black tommy lee style wig?! :D
    ~~~~~~ALWAYS HAVE A GOOD TIME~~~~~~
    Sir Mike McCready is....THE MASTER!!! WAHHH!!!
    EVENFLOW PSYCHOS H.N.I.C~FEEL THE FLOW!!!

    "Pearl Jam fans are obsessed, they'd see the boys in HELL if tickets were sold."-CROJAM95

    It takes balls to put out a UKE album!
  • londonwprlondonwpr Posts: 293
    Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:
    About two feet from me as type right now are 7 Bon Jovi albums, plus a greatest hits, live album, and two Richie Sambora solo albums. :D

    Impressive! Do you have 'These Days'? I really dig that album, but it go no love...at least over here. I think it did well in Europe.
    7/8/95, 6/26/98, 6/27/98, 8/17/98, 8/18/00, 8/20/00, 8/21/00, 10/8/00, 10/21/00, 6/16/03, 6/18/03, 6/21/03, 6/22/03, 6/24/03, 10/3/04, 9/11/05, 9/12/05, 9/13/05, 9/15/05, 9/16/05, 5/16/06, 5/17/06, 5/20/06, 6/24/06, 6/30/06
  • londonwprlondonwpr Posts: 293
    SENROCK! wrote:
    i can TOTALLY see you rockin the drums!!! :D Please tell me london wore a long black tommy lee style wig?! :D

    No, actually it was a spur of the moment thing and I was wearing an old man fisherman's hat! It was a great time though. Those dudes looked like they were straight out of the 80s...
    7/8/95, 6/26/98, 6/27/98, 8/17/98, 8/18/00, 8/20/00, 8/21/00, 10/8/00, 10/21/00, 6/16/03, 6/18/03, 6/21/03, 6/22/03, 6/24/03, 10/3/04, 9/11/05, 9/12/05, 9/13/05, 9/15/05, 9/16/05, 5/16/06, 5/17/06, 5/20/06, 6/24/06, 6/30/06
  • Rhinocerous SurpriseRhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    londonwpr wrote:
    Impressive! Do you have 'These Days'? I really dig that album, but it go no love...at least over here. I think it did well in Europe.

    It's my favourite of the lot, save for Richie's Stranger In This Town. It's basically These Days, Keep The Faith and Stranger that ever really get listened to anymore, but I can still song most Bon Jovi songs word for word. :p
    Smokey Robinson constantly looks like he's trying to act natural after being accused of farting.
  • patrickredeyespatrickredeyes Posts: 8,834
    londonwpr wrote:
    This is the best song to rock out to at weddings. I get very pumped up and start dancing like a fool!

    It's also near and dear to my heart since I played it on the drums with an awesome 80s rock cover band in Rosenheim, Germany back in '97!

    You rocked my friend. :D


    I will call you tonight ot tomorrow, sorry I missed your call on the weekend.
  • londonwprlondonwpr Posts: 293
    patrickredeyes wrote:
    You rocked my friend. :D


    I will call you tonight ot tomorrow, sorry I missed your call on the weekend.

    Thanks, bud. It was a good time!

    Looking forward to catching up whenever you get a chance. Hope you're doing well!
    7/8/95, 6/26/98, 6/27/98, 8/17/98, 8/18/00, 8/20/00, 8/21/00, 10/8/00, 10/21/00, 6/16/03, 6/18/03, 6/21/03, 6/22/03, 6/24/03, 10/3/04, 9/11/05, 9/12/05, 9/13/05, 9/15/05, 9/16/05, 5/16/06, 5/17/06, 5/20/06, 6/24/06, 6/30/06
  • londonwprlondonwpr Posts: 293
    Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:
    It's my favourite of the lot, save for Richie's Stranger In This Town. It's basically These Days, Keep The Faith and Stranger that ever really get listened to anymore, but I can still song most Bon Jovi songs word for word. :p

    I really like Richie's voice...I'll have to check out Stranger in this Town. I saw Bon Jovi for the first time back in March and they didn't play any songs from These Days...I was bummed!
    7/8/95, 6/26/98, 6/27/98, 8/17/98, 8/18/00, 8/20/00, 8/21/00, 10/8/00, 10/21/00, 6/16/03, 6/18/03, 6/21/03, 6/22/03, 6/24/03, 10/3/04, 9/11/05, 9/12/05, 9/13/05, 9/15/05, 9/16/05, 5/16/06, 5/17/06, 5/20/06, 6/24/06, 6/30/06
  • Rhinocerous SurpriseRhinocerous Surprise Posts: 4,423
    londonwpr wrote:
    I really like Richie's voice...I'll have to check out Stranger in this Town. I saw Bon Jovi for the first time back in March and they didn't play any songs from These Days...I was bummed!

    You should check out some clips on youtube - Richie's been singing These Days live recently. :)
    Smokey Robinson constantly looks like he's trying to act natural after being accused of farting.
  • londonwprlondonwpr Posts: 293
    Rhinocerous Surprise wrote:
    You should check out some clips on youtube - Richie's been singing These Days live recently. :)

    That's right...after his DUI arrest he's really connected with that song.
    7/8/95, 6/26/98, 6/27/98, 8/17/98, 8/18/00, 8/20/00, 8/21/00, 10/8/00, 10/21/00, 6/16/03, 6/18/03, 6/21/03, 6/22/03, 6/24/03, 10/3/04, 9/11/05, 9/12/05, 9/13/05, 9/15/05, 9/16/05, 5/16/06, 5/17/06, 5/20/06, 6/24/06, 6/30/06
  • comebackwomancomebackwoman Posts: 7,271
    This is jersey's anthem - we are required to sing it on the way to work each day :)
    There's a light when my baby's in my arms :)
  • Heineken HelenHeineken Helen Posts: 18,095
    Oh Mickey, you're so fine,
    You're so fine you blow my mind
    Hey Mickey! Hey Mickey!

    Oh Mickey, you're so fine,
    You're so fine you blow my mind
    Hey Mickey! Hey Mickey!

    Oh Mickey, you're so fine,
    You're so fine you blow my mind
    Hey Mickey! Hey Mickey!

    Hey Mickey!!!

    You've been around all night,
    And that's a little long.
    You think you've got the right,
    But I think you've got it wrong.
    Why can't you say 'goodnight'
    So u can take me home, Mickey!
    Please take me home Mickey!

    Cuz when you say you will,
    It always means you won't.
    You're givin' me the chills,
    Baby please, baby don't!
    Every night you still
    Leave me all alone, Mickey!

    Oh Mickey, what a pity,
    You don't understand!
    You take me by the heart
    And you take me by the hand!
    Oh Mickey, you're so pretty
    Why can't you understand?
    It's guys like you, Mickey!
    Oh, what you do, Mickey
    Do, Mickey,
    Don't break my heart, Mickey!

    Hey Mickey!

    Now when you take me by the hooves,
    Who evers gonna know?
    Every time you move,
    I let a little more show!
    There's something you can use,
    So please don't say 'no' Mickey!

    So come on, and give it to me
    Anyway you can.
    Anyway you wanna do it,
    I'll take it like a man!
    So please, baby, please
    Don't leave me in the down, Mickey!

    Hey Mickey!

    Oh Mickey, you're so fine,
    You're so fine you blow my mind
    Hey Mickey! Heh, Heh, Hey Mickey!

    Oh Mickey, you're so fine,
    You're so fine u blow my mind
    Hey Mickey! Heh, heh,Hey Mickey!

    Oh Mickey, you're so fine,
    You're so fine u blow my mind
    Hey Mickey! Heh, heh,Hey Mickey!

    Oh Mickey, you're so fine,
    You're so fine u blow my mind
    Hey Mickey! Heh, heh,Hey Mickey!

    Oh Mickey, what a pity,
    You don't understand!
    You take me by the heart
    And you take me by the hand!
    Oh Mickey, you're so pretty
    Why can't you understand?
    It's guys like you, Mickey!
    Oh, what you do, Mickey
    Do, Mickey,
    Don't break my heart, Mickey!

    Oh Mickey, what a pity,
    You don't understand!
    You take me by the heart
    And you take me by the hand!
    Oh Mickey, you're so pretty
    Why can't you understand?
    It's guys like you, Mickey!
    Oh, what you do, Mickey
    Do, Mickey,
    Don't break my heart, Mickey!

    Oh Mickey, what a pity,
    You don't understand!
    You take me by the heart
    And you take me by the hand!
    Oh Mickey, you're so pretty
    Why can't you understand?
    It's guys like you, Mickey!
    Oh, what you do, Mickey
    Do, Mickey,
    Don't break my heart, Mickey!

    Oh Mickey, what a pity,
    You don't understand!
    You take me by the heart
    And you take me by the hand!
    Oh Mickey, you're so pretty
    Why can't you understand?
    It's guys like you, Mickey!
    Oh, what you do, Mickey
    Do, Mickey,
    Don't break my heart, Mickey!

    Oh Mickey, what a pity,
    You don't understand!...
    The Astoria??? Orgazmic!
    Verona??? it's all surmountable
    Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
    Wembley? We all believe!
    Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
    Chicago 07? And love
    What a different life
    Had I not found this love with you
  • chimechime Posts: 7,839
    *avoids reading Helen's post for fear of the consequences*

    You HAVE to sing along to Livin' on a Prayer :D ... saw Bon Jovi in '93 and '96 ... this thread may make me dig out Keep the Faith ... haven't listened to to any of my Bon Jovi tapes :p and cds in years ... think These Days was the last thing I bought.
    So are we strangers now? Like rock and roll and the radio?
  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    Heineken Helen wrote:
    Oh Mickey, you're so fine,
    You're so fine you blow my mind
    Hey Mickey! Hey Mickey!

    :mad:

    damn you...

    *sings "oh Mickey you don't understand, you take me by the heart when you take me by the hand..."*
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • Heineken HelenHeineken Helen Posts: 18,095
    Chime wrote:
    *avoids reading Helen's post for fear of the consequences*

    You HAVE to sing along to Livin' on a Prayer : D ... saw Bon Jovi in '93 and '96 ... this thread may make me dig out Keep the Faith ... haven't listened to to any of my Bon Jovi tapes : p and cds in years ... think These Days was the last thing I bought.
    I have to say Bon Jovi are one of my guilty pleasures :o I LOVE slippery when wet, New Jersey and the young guns soundtrack! And yeh, I can think of worse things than having livin on a prayer in my head. You were right to avoid my post chime :)

    sorry Sian :o
    The Astoria??? Orgazmic!
    Verona??? it's all surmountable
    Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
    Wembley? We all believe!
    Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
    Chicago 07? And love
    What a different life
    Had I not found this love with you
  • chimechime Posts: 7,839
    Heineken Helen wrote:
    I have to say Bon Jovi are one of my guilty pleasures :o I LOVE slippery when wet, New Jersey and the young guns soundtrack! And yeh, I can think of worse things than having livin on a prayer in my head. You were right to avoid my post chime :)

    sorry Sian :o

    ... actually was it Livin' on a Prayer that we were dancing and singing along to in Walkabout?? That may be the last time I heard any Bon Jovi :) All those you list I have on cassette and used to love ... may be I should dig them out for this weekend ... I'm sure it would make evolutionary's day :D
    So are we strangers now? Like rock and roll and the radio?
  • Heineken HelenHeineken Helen Posts: 18,095
    Chime wrote:
    ... actually was it Livin' on a Prayer that we were dancing and singing along to in Walkabout?? That may be the last time I heard any Bon Jovi :) All those you list I have on cassette and used to love ... may be I should dig them out for this weekend ... I'm sure it would make evolutionary's day :D
    :D hahahaha... oh yes, I remember now. Try NOT to sing along to that song... impossible!
    The Astoria??? Orgazmic!
    Verona??? it's all surmountable
    Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
    Wembley? We all believe!
    Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
    Chicago 07? And love
    What a different life
    Had I not found this love with you
  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    Chime wrote:
    ... actually was it Livin' on a Prayer that we were dancing and singing along to in Walkabout?? That may be the last time I heard any Bon Jovi :) All those you list I have on cassette and used to love ... may be I should dig them out for this weekend ... I'm sure it would make evolutionary's day :D

    Include Helen's Heart CD in there and you really will make Evolutionary's weekend ;)
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • Heineken HelenHeineken Helen Posts: 18,095
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    Include Helen's Heart CD in there and you really will make Evolutionary's weekend ;)
    :D oh gimme more more MORE CHEESE :)
    The Astoria??? Orgazmic!
    Verona??? it's all surmountable
    Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
    Wembley? We all believe!
    Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
    Chicago 07? And love
    What a different life
    Had I not found this love with you
  • triangleman12triangleman12 Posts: 193
    I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles):The Proclaimers

    When I wake up, well I know i'm gonna be,
    I'm gonna be the man who wakes up next you
    When I go out, yeah I know I'm gonna be
    I'm gonna be the man who goes along with you
    If I get drunk, well I know I'm gonna be
    I'm gonna be the man who gets drunk next to you
    And if I haver, Yeah I know I'm gonna be
    I'm gonna be the man who's havering to you


    But I would walk 500 miles
    And I would walk 500 more
    Just to be the man who walks a thousand miles
    To fall down at your door


    When I'm working, yes I know I'm gonna be
    I'm gonna be the man who's working hard for you
    And when the money, comes in for the work I do
    I'll pass almost every penny on to you
    When I come home(When I come home), well I know I'm gonna be
    I'm gonna be the man who comes back home to you
    And if I grow-old,(When I grow-old) well I know I'm gonna be
    I'm gonna be the man who's growing old with you

    But I would walk 500 miles
    And I would walk 500 more
    Just to be the man who walks a thousand miles
    To fall down at your door

    da da da (da da da)
    da da da (da da da)

    Da Da Da Dun Diddle Un Diddle Un Diddle Uh Da

    da da da (da da da)
    da da da (da da da)

    Da Da Da Dun Diddle Un Diddle Un Diddle Uh Da

    When I'm lonely, well I know I'm gonna be
    I'm gonna be the man who's lonely without you
    And when I'm dreaming, well I know I'm gonna dream
    I'm gonna Dream about the time when I'm with you
    When I go out(When I go out), well I know I'm gonna be
    I'm gonna be the man who goes along with you
    And when I come home(When I come home), yes I know I'm gonna be
    I'm gonna be the man who comes back home with you
    I'm gonna be the man who's coming home with you

    But I would walk 500 miles
    And I would walk 500 more
    Just to be the man who walks a thousand miles
    To fall down at your door

    da da da (da da da)
    da da da (da da da)

    Da Da Da Dun Diddle Un Diddle Un Diddle Uh Da

    da da da (da da da)
    da da da (da da da)

    Da Da Da Dun Diddle Un Diddle Un Diddle Uh Da

    da da da (da da da)
    da da da (da da da)

    Da Da Da Dun Diddle Un Diddle Un Diddle Uh Da

    da da da (da da da)
    da da da (da da da)

    Da Da Da Dun Diddle Un Diddle Un Diddle Uh Da

    And I would walk 500 miles
    And I would walk 500 more
    Just to be the man who walked a thousand miles
    To fall down at your door
  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    triangleman12 wrote:
    I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles):The Proclaimers

    When I wake up, well I know i'm gonna be,
    I'm gonna be the man who wakes up next you
    When I go out, yeah I know I'm gonna be
    I'm gonna be the man who goes along with you
    If I get drunk, well I know I'm gonna be
    I'm gonna be the man who gets drunk next to you
    And if I haver, Yeah I know I'm gonna be
    I'm gonna be the man who's havering to you


    But I would walk 500 miles
    And I would walk 500 more
    Just to be the man who walks a thousand miles
    To fall down at your door

    :D Haha! this post has got rid of the infernal "HEY MICKEY!" rattling round my cranium!


    Now i'm sat singing "But I would walk 500 miles..."














    ah bugger it, millenium hand and shrimp. :mad:
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
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