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Our Top 10 Bon Jovi Love Songs list looks at Bon Jovi’s songs about the concepts of love from heartbreak to joy and everything in between. Bon Jovi is a legendary rock band. They have recorded some amazing rock songs throughout their career. They have some memorable songs in their catalog. When you think of people who sing love songs does this band come to mind? Rock bands weren’t known for singing love songs. Crooners and divas are the first ones you consider when it comes to love songs. It’s easy to dismiss Bon Jovi as romantic artists because they are considered a hair band. Hair band is a term for rock bands whose members had a lot of hair. Bon Jovi’s power ballads helped launch their illustrious career. They have amazing love songs in their catalog. They put a lot of passion into their love songs. Bon Jovi shows you how they love the people in their lives. They tell interesting tales about love. They talk about falling in and out of love. They question what it will be like to fall for someone they used to love. If you have doubts about whether you can love again, Bon Jovi has a song that will make you feel better. You can let Bon Jovi be a part of your night and celebrate romance with the popular band. Our Top 10 Bon Jovi Love Songs list will feature their best love songs.
# 10 – If That’s What It Takes
The first song on our Top 10 Bon Jovi Love Songs list is “If That’s What It Takes” from the album These Days. These Days was released in 1995. “If That’s What It Takes” is a love song about promises. He talks about them going through heartache in the past. He knows they have dealt with people who hurt them. He wants to promise her that he isn’t going to break her heart. He will do anything for her to prove that he’s not like the other guys she’s been with in her life. He knew she had doubts about finding love again. She swore she wouldn’t open her heart to anyone because she was let down in the past. He wants to save her from that pain.
The comforting song will let you know that someone will be there for you when you are feeling down. It’s great to know that someone will restore your faith in love. It’s a song about taking a leap of faith in someone. You have to trust the person will be there for you. This love song gives you hope that you can fall in love again no matter how bad things look. The lyrics are universal. The story is told from a man’s point of view, but women can relate to the song as well. Women can make the same promise to their men that they will restore their faith in love. Love is a gamble and Bon Jovi wants you to take the chance. If you are with an insecure man or woman, you should play this song for them. It may turn them into believers of love.
# 9 – (You Want to) Make a Memory
The next song on our Top 10 Bon Jovi Love Songs list is “(You Want to) Make a Memory” from the album Lost Highway. Lost Highway was released in 2007. This love song talks about how it feels when you run into an old flame. A man runs into someone he used to love. His feelings for her begin to stir up. He didn’t realize how much he missed her until he saw her again. Many of us have wondered how we would feel if we saw an ex again. It can be an awkward encounter or sparks could fly. In this song, sparks fly when the man sees his former lover. He thinks about the good times they had together. He wants to create new memories with her. Can you take a chance and reunite with an old flame?
Bon Jovi teaches you not to let your pride keep you from finding love a second time around. They don’t want you to take life for granted. They want you to appreciate life. Love is about taking chances. If you have your chance to be back with the one you love, you should grab it. The lyrics will have you torn about playing it safe or being with the person you love. The song is well written because it tells a story people can relate to when it comes to love. Should you put everything on the line to go back in time with someone you aren’t with anymore? You can answer that question while Jon Bon Jovi pours his heart out to you. The music is softer than their other jams so it will give you a chance to hear Jon Bon Jovi’s vulnerable side. He holds an impressive note at the end of the song.
# 8 – Never Say Goodbye
“Never Say Goodbye” is from the album Slippery When Wet. Slippery When Wet was released in 1986. The reminiscent song is about a guy thinking about a girl he was with in high school. They were high school sweethearts. He didn’t want to let her go. They weren’t supposed to say goodbye to each other. He has a lot of memories of their lives together. They were deeply in love. During his walk down memory lane, he thinks about how she’s gone. He’s being hit hard with the reality that she’s gone. He wants to warn other people not to let the people they love get away. He wants you to embrace the love you have while you are together.
The nostalgic song teaches listeners not to take love for granted. Love doesn’t always mean that you get the person you want. Love can hurt too. The legendary band tells the story of how love can hurt. Losing someone you love dearly can hurt. If you have the chance to hold on to the person you love, you must do it. They tell you not to say goodbye because it means forever. The song is fire. The music will please any rock fan. The guitar riffs are exquisite. You can listen to this song with your lover, and it might make you think twice about ending the relationship. If you are torn about whether it’s time to say goodbye, this song is what you need to hear.
# 7 – Living In Sin
“Living in Sin” is from the album New Jersey. New Jersey was released in 1988. “Living in Sin” is about a couple who are conflicted. They aren’t sure if they should do what is right or follow their hearts. The couple lives together. They aren’t married, but they are living together as if they are. People don’t approve of their living situation. The people in their lives think they should be legally married in order to live together. Their families believe they are “living in sin.” They don’t believe that. Their parents are legally married, but they aren’t happy. They go to bed angry and hate each other. They are together, but they are alone. The women have the rings, but their hearts are empty.
The couple believes they have a better relationship because they are happy even though they aren’t married. They are married in their hearts and every other way that matters. Love isn’t defined by marriage. Love is the way you feel about your partner. The conflicting song is about thinking and doing what you want or what other people expect you to do. Love is different for every couple because you can be happy staying single or being married. It’s up to you how you want to live your life. This tender rock ballad gives you different options about love. The music is classic rock at it finest. The band do an amazing job with the instrumentation. The guitar riffs are out of this world. Jon Bon Jovi’s vocals are great. He pours his heart out as he tells this story. He and Richie Sambora hold notes at the end of the song. If you are being judged because you aren’t married, this is the song for you.
# 6 – In These Arms
“In These Arms” is from the album Keep the Faith. Keep the Faith came out in 1992. This devotional song is about a man having everlasting love for someone. The track is about a lost love that he wants back in his life. He looks around the room and sees her things are still there. He can smell her perfume in the air. He is reminded about her and misses her all the time. He would give anything to have her back in his arms. He regrets that he let her go. If he got her back, he would never leave her. He would please her and love her forever. If he had another chance, he would propose to her. He wants to make a commitment to her.
The bittersweet song talks about the other side of love. Love can be about heartbreak and this song covers it. A man lost the love of his life and wants her back. Love doesn’t always work the way we want because you may not get the person back in your life. Sometimes you have to love the person from a distance especially if you broke up with the person. You may be in love, but the other one may have moved on from you. You might end up with a broken heart. This track shows you that you can be home missing your ex and making promises if you could get the person back. The music is upbeat considering the song is about missing a love. It will keep you from feeling depressed. Jon Bon Jovi belts out the feelings of loss throughout the song. You may find yourself singing along with him if you can relate to the situation. If you believe you can have a second chance with someone you love, you understand this song.
# 5 – Bed of Roses
The next song on our Top 10 Bon Jovi Love Songs list is “Bed of Roses” from the album Keep the Faith. Keep the Faith was released in 1992. Jon Bon Jovi talks about being away from the woman he loves. “Bed of Roses” is a tale about a man who is on the road and can’t be with the woman he loves. He misses her every day and wishes he could be with her. He needs to be on the road, but he wants to be with her. He wishes he could reach through the phone so he could see her. This song was clearly written before the popularity of cellphones. This track was written during a time when you couldn’t keep in touch with people the way you can now. If you have been away from your lover, you know how he feels in this song.
The heartfelt song is about wanting to lay his woman down in a “bed of roses.” He wants her to be comfortable even though he is suffering. He wants her to be happy. He loves her and misses her terribly. This loving song means a lot to Jon Bon Jovi. He has been married for a long time and has lost time with his wife because he tours a lot. Since the lyrics are personal, it makes the song more touching. Everyone isn’t on tour when they are apart from their lovers, but they can understand when they have to be away from them. You may want to provide a “bed of roses” for your lover. The message of the song is that you can be around a lot of people, but still feel alone without the person you love.
# 4 – Always
“Always” is from the album Cross Road. Cross Road came out in 1994. Love is a beautiful thing, but sometimes it can drive you crazy. You may feel like you are part of a one-sided relationship. You might be the only one who has feelings in the relationship. Unfortunately, that’s the case in “Always.” The one-sided song is about a man who loves a woman and will love her for life. It sounds like a touching story. She has moved on with her life and hasn’t been thinking about him the way he’s been thinking about her. He wants love to be the way it’s supposed to be, but it doesn’t happen that way. Love doesn’t always happen the way it does in movies. He “always” wants to be there for her even though she has moved on with her life.
The heart wrenching tale will resonate with you if you know how it feels to have an undying love for someone. He may seem like a stalker because he refuses to give up on her, but he’s a man in love. He wants her to know that he will “always” love her. It’s nice to have someone return the feelings of love to you. You can’t help feeling sorry for him as he asks her for another chance. He promises he will be there for her. The instrumentation adds to the intensity of the song. Jon Bon Jovi belts at the end of the track. He sounds convincing as he pleads with her to let him love her. If you want someone back in your life, you can play this song. The person might change their mind about walking away from you once you play this song.
# 3 – Born To Be My Baby
“Born to Be My Baby” is from the album New Jersey. New Jersey was released in 1988. The song is about a couple who love each other but have to face hardships. They struggle financially to make ends meet. They want to be together, but they didn’t expect to deal with hardships. Despite their financial situation, they still love each other. They realize that love is more important than money. They believe they were born to be together. They know life will be hard, but their love is strong enough to overcome the struggle they have in front of them. Love means making sacrifices for the person you want. In this story, they are struggling to make money so they can live comfortably.
The stirring song is a realistic tale about love. Everyone who is in love isn’t always financially stable so you do have to make money. The couple in this song have ways to make money, but it’s not easy for them. They get through their lives together and make their situation work. They aren’t worried about money too much because they were born to be together. They may not be living a fancy life, but their love will get them through it. He would rather celebrate their love instead of worrying about the hardships. He doesn’t care about the hardships because he found the woman of his dreams. He must really be in love if he thinks love will win out over financial ruin. She means more than money does to him.
# 2 – I’ll Be There for You
“I’ll Be There for You” is from the album New Jersey. New Jersey came out in 1988. This moving song is about a couple who have parted ways with each other. He realizes his mistakes and wants to turn back the clock. He wants her back in his life. He wants her to know that he will be everything to her. He can’t believe that she’s really leaving him. His heart is broken because she’s gone. He wants her to come back to him. He pleads with her to hear him out. He promises that he will be there for her. He will do anything for her. He will live and die for her. There’s nothing he wouldn’t do for her. He can’t promise tomorrow, but he wants to make things right with her now.
Rock bands aren’t known for singing touching love ballads, but Bon Jovi proved everyone wrong with this tearjerker. This song gives the band a chance to show its sensitive side. You are right there with Bon Jovi as they talk about the five words they swear to say to you. You will be along for the ride as soon as the first guitar riff starts. They will hook you with the lyrics and the music. Jon Bon Jovi sings the song with so much passion. He reaches for heights unknown when he gets to the bridge. If you aren’t convinced by the bridge that this is a perfect song, nothing will convince you. He does a remarkable job staying in character for this jam. If you have lost love and want it back, this is the song for you. It will make you wish you could get the love of your life back. If you didn’t lose your love, it will make you appreciate the person better.
# 1 – Livin’ On A Prayer
The number one song on our Top 10 Bon Jovi Love Songs list is “Livin’ on a Prayer” from the album Slippery When Wet. Slippery When Wet was released in 1986. “Livin’ on a Prayer” is the original version of “Born to Be My Baby.” The couple in that song are the subject of “Livin’ on a Prayer.” The song is about a couple named Tommy and Gina who are dealing with financial hardship. Tommy struggles to make ends meet. He doesn’t have a job so Gina supports them. She works at a low-paying job so they can pay bills. The money she makes isn’t enough to help them survive. Despite their problems, she encourages him to stay strong. They have each other to lean on despite not having any money. She believes they will make it.
There’s nothing like having a supportive person in your corner. That is what love means. Love means being there when your partner is down. It’s easy to love when things are going your way. It takes a strong couple to survive during bad times. This song tells you that love isn’t about moonlight and flowers. Love is about sacrifice. Tommy and Gina want to make the most of what they have because they are in love. You will want to have the unconditional love they have in this song. “Livin’ on a Prayer” is one of Bon Jovi’s popular songs and it’s not hard to see why. This song will stay in your head. You can’t walk down the aisle to this track, but you can listen to it with the person you love and reflect on your lives together.
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