Bon Jovi – Seat Next to You
SharePosted on 24. May, 2007 by Gallivanter in Bon Jovi
Another slow number, the third ballad on Bon Jovi’s upcoming album, “Lost Highway”. It’s probably the weakest ballad of the 3 on this album (Make a Memory / Til We Ain’t Strangers Anymore), but is still superior to “Thank You For Loving Me” and “All About Loving You”.
Bon Jovi – Seat Next to You
A long slow drive down an old dirt road
you’ve got your hand out the window, listenin’ to the radio
That’s where I wanna be
On an old park bench in the middle of December
Cold hard rain fallin, can’t find no cover
That would be alright with me
Hard days, good times, blue skies, dark nights
Baby, I want you to take me, wherever you’re going to
Maybe say that you’ll save me, a seat next to you
In the corner booth of a downtown bar
With your head on my shoulder smokin on a cheap cigar
That would be alright with me
In the back row of a movie or a cross-town train
I wanna hear your voice whispering my name
That’s where I wanna be
Hard days, good times, blue skies, dark nights
Baby, say that you’ll take me, wherever you’re going to
Maybe say that you’ll save me, a seat next to you
Life is like a ferris wheel spinnin around
When you get to the top it’s hard to look down
Just hang on we’ll make it through
Save me a seat next to you
When you get to the gates and the angels sing
Go to that place where the church bells ring
You know I’ll come runnin, runnin to find you
Baby, say that you’ll take me, wherever you’re going to
Maybe say that you’ll save me, a seat next to you
Sonny
May 24th, 2007
I thought it was great =) Lost Highway is gonna be another Bon Jovi success..
Greetings from Sweden ;D
tincho sambora
May 24th, 2007
ohhh,every time i hear it,maybe i like a little more =P
the begining is strange for a bon jovi´s song :s
but i like it,that´s the good thing
i think now you can post i love this town,we got it or summertime…
with music and lyrics too…
~Bee Nee~
May 24th, 2007
*waits impatiently for album to be released*
Kay Kastum
May 24th, 2007
Listening to this song, I was imagining a black and white music video with train stations with smoke and stuff…
pelf
May 24th, 2007
You know, this is one of those songs I don’t mind playing on a loop…
Keropok
May 24th, 2007
Never been a huge Bon Jovi fans, except for a few choice songs (This Ain’t A Love Song is my fav – phwoar!!!)
I’m somewhat happy Liverpol didn’t win. I don’t usually wish any team ill luck (besides England in internationals) but if Liverpool won, we would not have heard the end of it… for years…
Gallivanter
May 24th, 2007
Sonny Hello Sweden! Yes, it looks like the album’s gonna be a hit among Jovi fans, and it will attract a new fan or 10 million.
tincho sambora You’re absolutely right, it’s a song that grows on you after a while…
~Bee Nee~ That makes the 2 of us…
Kay Kastum Perfect setting! Though I don’t think this will be released as a single.
pelf Wait til you hear the full song.
Keropok Fair enough. Yes, I’m happy that Liverpoo didn’t win too!
Melissa
May 25th, 2007
Bed of Roses. Still the best
That said, I’d love to hear the newer stuff too
Gallivanter
May 25th, 2007
Melissa Bed of Roses is definitely up there among the best ballads, “Always”, “I’ll Be There For You”, “Never Say Goodbye” and “This Ain’t a Love Song” too!
tincho sambora
May 26th, 2007
Do u like bed of roses??
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np2fUf_cPaM&mode=related&search=
i hope you like it… xD
Jon forgets the lyrics of this song…
Gallivanter
May 27th, 2007
tincho sambora LOL. Excellent stuff!
Tiffani
May 28th, 2007
I was excited before, but now I absolutely CAN’T WAIT for the album!
Thanks so much for these “teasers.” Love it!
Gallivanter
May 28th, 2007
Tiffani You’re welcome, I also have their “Put the Boy Back in Cowboy”, a poke-fun song, with a catchy hook, will put that up soon.
tincho sambora
May 29th, 2007
Hey man…
can u tell me whats the problem with this song…
Always a problem with bed of roses…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vryjUy-QvSE
Gallivanter
May 30th, 2007
tincho sambora I’ve seen this before, I think those days, those TV talk shows couldn’t handle LIVE music, hence it was recorded.
sara
Jun 1st, 2007
i feel like cryin now it was beautiful!!!! his voice is amazing thank u so much they r really teasers cant wait for the album to come out
Gallivanter
Jun 1st, 2007
sara You’re welcome Sara.
deb
Jun 2nd, 2007
Hi, what a beautiful Song!! Does anyone know who the Lady that is Singing w/ Jon in the song “seat right next to you”–
Appreciate it. Her vioce sounds familiar almost like “allison Kraus”.But, i am not sure. Whoever she is, wow, what an excellent Voice and, duet….
Thanks ! ~Deb
Gallivanter
Jun 2nd, 2007
deb I’ve no idea whose voice that is, but it blends really well with Jon doesn’t it?
Bon Jovi - Lost Highway REVIEW
Jun 8th, 2007
[...] Seat Next to You Fantastic percussion, sweet-flavored lyrics. Nice touch with the female voice accompaniment, and easily a gem for couples – “my precious”! It has DESTINATION ANYWHERE feel to it, Jon’s 1997 solo album. A commendable ballad. 7/10 [...]
Tyson
Jun 18th, 2007
I love this song. I think Jon’s tone is amazing at the beginning of the song, but I think the chorus is a little weak. But this song just makes me feal nice.
Gallivanter
Jun 18th, 2007
Tyson Yup, it’s probably the weakest ballad on the album. But still beats out anything on Crush and Bounce.
tincho sambora
Jun 18th, 2007
i was reading about this song… And know i understand it a little more…
When you read the lyrics,you think about a man and a woman…
But richie said that he says save me a seat next to you to his father… ;´(
That´s another reason why i love this band…
These days,it´s hard to have a heart,but,Undoubtedly, they have it…
And also I like, obviously, the topics that they approach in their songs…
Bon jovi,keep the faith,and dont forget to keep on rocking in the free world… =P
lauren
Jul 2nd, 2007
not sure if this has been answered, but the lady is Hillary Lindsey. She is a great songwriter from nashville and writes for Carrie Underwood and MANY other artists.
Gallivanter
Jul 5th, 2007
tincho sambora To me, it’s one of the weakest song on the album, and should’ve been replaced with WALK LIKE A MAN.
lauren Thanks Lauren, yeah, I read the album sleeves.
Christine
Aug 30th, 2007
The songs just get btter, theres something for eveyone and for every mood , pure genious lol x
Denny
Mar 9th, 2008
I know some think this song is weak, but I think it is one of their best EVER. Moving lyirics and sung brilliantly.
Lucía Jaimez
Aug 2nd, 2009
this record is gonna be another bon jovi success, it´s amazing, and every time I hear it I think that I understand it a little more,
his voice is amazing, i really love it