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

Sian-of-the-dead
Sian-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 ;)
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  • Rhinocerous Surprise
    Rhinocerous 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.
  • SENROCK
    SENROCK 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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  • londonwpr
    londonwpr 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
  • Jeremy1012
    Jeremy1012 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"
  • westsidepie
    westsidepie 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

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  • westsidepie
    westsidepie 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
  • eMMI
    eMMI 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 Surprise
    Rhinocerous 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.
  • Jeremy1012
    Jeremy1012 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 Surprise
    Rhinocerous 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.
  • SENROCK
    SENROCK 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!
  • londonwpr
    londonwpr 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
  • londonwpr
    londonwpr 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 Surprise
    Rhinocerous 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.
  • patrickredeyes
    patrickredeyes 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.
  • londonwpr
    londonwpr 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
  • londonwpr
    londonwpr 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 Surprise
    Rhinocerous 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.
  • londonwpr
    londonwpr 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
  • comebackwoman
    comebackwoman 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 :)

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