Lost Highway
SharePosted on 04. Apr, 2007 by Gallivanter in Bon Jovi
And you thought Bon Jovi were just being metaphorical with all that “I’m a cowboy on a steel horse I ride” lyrics. On the 19th June 2007, be prepared for their “Nashville revolutionized” summer release, Lost Highway.
Though a country-aspirated album, it doesn’t have the descanting and all those country music stereotypes. Are they moving towards country or is country moving towards rock? The new Bon Jovi material sounds a lot like Bon Jovi, albeit with a nearly imperceptible fiddler added to the lineup.
Produced by Dann Huff (Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts) and John Shanks (who co-produced Have A Nice Day, and whose credits include Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge etc) LOST HIGHWAY will arrive in stores June 19th 2007. “(You Want To) Make A Memory,†the first single from the new album, is already playing on the radio. 
Bon Jovi – Lost Highway
In my rearview mirror
My life is getting clearer
The sunset sighs and slowly disappears
These trinkets once were treasure
Life changes like the weather
You grow up, grow old or hit the road ’round here
So I drive, watching white lines passing by
With my plastic dashboard Jesus, waiting there to greet us
Hey, hey, I finally found my way
Say goodbye to yesterday
Hit the gas there ain’t no brakes on the lost highway
Yeah I’m busting loose, I’m letting go
Out on this open road
It’s independence day on this lost highway
I don’t know where I’m going
But I know where I’ve been
Now I’m afraid of going back again
So I drive, years and miles are flying by
And waiting there to great us
Is my plastic dashboard Jesus
Oh patron saint of lonely souls
To tell this boy which way to go
Guide the car, you got the keys
Farewell to mediocrity
Kicking off the cruise-control
And turning up the radio
Got just enough religion
And a half tank of gas come on, let’s go
huei
Apr 4th, 2007
cool! another bon jovi song! hehe =D
Gallivanter
Apr 4th, 2007
huei Well, these entries, I must post. I’m an undiscovered PR exec for Bon Jovi.
Yvy
Apr 7th, 2007
Aiyooo…..I’m ashamed to call myself a Bon Jovi fan since I didnt even know about this. Pretty pls dont tell Jon about this!!!! *shys away*
Gallivanter
Apr 7th, 2007
Yvy LOL. Your secret’s safe with me.
Any Other Day
Apr 17th, 2007
[...] the best Bon Jovi song I’ve heard on the upcoming album Lost Highway, if it makes the cut. Got this snippet off Youtube, so the quality’s bad, but it gets the job [...]
debayan
Apr 24th, 2007
CUMMON GUYS ITS A BON JOVI SONG !! IT MUST BE A HIT. I HAVENT HEARD THE SONG BUT THE LYRICS TELLS IT ALL !! IT WILL BE A HIT.. BET A BILLION DOLLARS !!
from croatia
Apr 29th, 2007
It is not so important if that would be hit. I just want to enjoy in her.
Gallivanter
Apr 30th, 2007
debayan Well, the song’s not too bad. But I prefer ANY OTHER DAY, STRANGER and MAKE A MEMORY.
from croatia I agree, who cares if it’s not a hit. Remember THESE DAYS? That was a classic!
Ifjon
May 1st, 2007
Thanx for the lyrics!!!
For every french fan ( and even the others) a website about the album:
http://bonjovi.jeun.fr
Nathan
May 1st, 2007
yeeeey!! how fun! this rocks!!
Gallivanter
May 2nd, 2007
Ifjon No problem.
Nathan Yes, it’s a fun song, especially for highway driving…
john
May 4th, 2007
ehh.. the new song (you want to) make a memory is a little shaky… it’s not exactly what you’d expect out of bon jovi
Gallivanter
May 4th, 2007
john Shaky? You heard the version they sang on American Idol? Get the album version. It’s not a bad song, though I prefer his duet with LeAnn Rimes on “Stranger”.
brandon
May 6th, 2007
ive been a bon jovi fan since ive been 10. im 22 now. i have every cd they have released. this is the only cd im not goin to buy. this reason is this. On the have a nice album on the dvd side it said over 20 years of kick ass rock n roll. this album is kinda like country. i like country, but i like bon jovi for his rock and love songs. I hate to say it but im not goin to buy this album. ill hope and pray the next album will be a rock album like have a nice day
Gallivanter
May 6th, 2007
brandon Well, I’m sure a certain number of fans will rant about this. I was skeptical earlier, but having heard the album, I’d say it’s a rock album influenced by country. It’s not purely country.
brandon
May 7th, 2007
where did you hear the songs at. i would like to hear them all
Gallivanter
May 7th, 2007
brandon Just snippets made available on the net, 6 songs in total. Google it.
Bon Jovi - Lost Highway REVIEW
Jun 8th, 2007
[...] Lost Highway Not a particularly potent tune like “Bounce” & “Have a Nice Day”, it’s a decent effort, however, I would’ve preferred if Bon Jovi sang one or two chords higher, it’s either done deliberately, or all those vocal-range-prowess concerts has taken its toll on Jon. A good driving song nevertheless. 6/10 [...]
von
Jun 10th, 2007
Everything jon does is fab!
Wallacejbj
Jun 11th, 2007
I heard the album, it is F*cking typical bon jovi, amazing and simply a work of art. It shows that bon jovi is the only rock band in the world from the eighties who can still hold a note and make amazing music. I cant wait to see them in the o2. not long to go now
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Best song i’m hooked on is One step closer
I’m one step closer
With my arms open wide yeah
I’m one step closer
And i’m willing to try this time
I hitched with forgiveness
In that river over motion i went down a third time
I spent a night with the living
took a chance Looked inside, didnt know who i’d find……….
Gallivanter
Jun 11th, 2007
von Amen!
Wallacejbj Yeah, I’m hooked on that, and another 5 songs off the album.
jovigirl
Jun 15th, 2007
bon jovi is great no matter what they sing. i’m listening to the CD right now, i don’t hear country music, just great music. i love these guys!
Christine
Sep 2nd, 2007
Hey Brandon you are not a true BON JOVI fan if you don’t like LOST HIGHWAY it rocks GENIUS