Bon Jovi - I'll Be There For You - Meaning of the song
"I'll Be There For You" was written by Jon Bon Jovi and guitarist Richie Sambora, who were the primary songwriters in the group. It was the third single from their fourth album, New Jersey, following "Bad Medicine" and "Born to Be My Baby." "Bad Medicine" went to #1 in November 1988; "I'll Be There For You" hit the top spot in May 1989. The next single was "Lay Your Hands On Me," keeping Bon Jovi on the air throughout the summer of 1989.
The title and sentiment are pretty generic, but in the hands of Bon Jovi, "I'll Be There For You" drips with passion. Compare to the other famous song with that title, the Friends theme by The Rembrandts. In that one, you get the sense that they'll hand you an umbrella if it's raining and maybe give you a ride to the airport, but that's about it. Bon Jovi will live and die for you; steal the sun from the sky for you; be the air for you. It's unconditional.
The uplifting chorus dominates the song, but the story told in the verses reveals a conflict. Jon Bon Jovi's girl has left him, and not for the first time. He desperately wants one more chance, convinced they can make it stick through the gravitational tug of their love. It's not clear why she left, but unlike many songs of this nature, the singer doesn't cop to infidelity or other wrongdoing. It's possible he's a little too needy and she can't keep propping him up ("You won't save me anymore"). She might also be looking for something he can't provide, in which case being there for her won't help.
I'll Be There For You - Lyrics
I guess this time you're really leaving I heard your suitcase say goodbye Well, as my broken heart lies bleeding You say true love is suicide You say you've cried a thousand rivers And now you're swimming for the shore You left me drowning in my tears And you won't save me anymore I'm praying to God you'll give me one more chance, girl I'll be there for you These five words I swear to you When you breathe I wanna be the air for you I'll be there for you I'd live and I'd die for you I'd steal the sun from the sky for you Words can't say what love can do I'll be there for you I know you know we've had some good times Now they have their own hiding place Well, I can promise you tomorrow But I can't buy back yesterday And, baby, you know my hands are dirty But I wanted to be your Valentine I'll be the water when you get thirsty, baby When you get drunk, I'll be the wine I'll be there for you These five words I swear to you When you breathe I wanna be the air for you I'll be there for you I'd live and I'd die for you I'd steal the sun from the sky for you Words can't say what love can do I'll be there for you I wasn't there when you were happy And I wasn't there when you were down I didn't mean to miss your birthday, baby I wish I'd seen you blow those candles out I'll be there for you These five words I swear to you When you breathe I wanna be the air for you I'll be there for you I'd live and I'd die for you I'd steal the sun from the sky for you Words can't say what love can do I'll be there for I'll be there for you These five words I swear to you When you breathe I want to be the air for you I'll be there for you I'd live and I'd die for you I'd steal the sun from the sky for you Words can't say what a love can do I'll be there for you
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