This song is taken from the BLAZE OF GLORY soundtrack, and it’s one of my favorites on the album. BLAZE OF GLORY primarily focuses on redemption and an individual’s past wrongs actually catching up on them. It does not only reflects on Billy the Kid and Patrick Garrett but also the burnout Bon Jovi went through in the late 80s.
Jon Bon Jovi - Blood Money
Hey Patty Garrett that’s what I used to call you
They tell me you want me but I hear they’ve got you
They made you a lawman with a badge made of silver
They paid you some money to sell them my blood
But you say, this ain’t about me and this ain’t about you
Or the good and the bad times we’ve both been through
When the lines between brothers and justice have changed
You do what you’ve gotta cause you can’t walk away
Wonder what would of have happened if you were the killer
And I was the hero would things be the same ?
Or would I have traded your life for my own life ?
Would I have paid your debts in your place ?
I don’t know
But this ain’t about me and this ain’t about you
Or the good and the bad times we’ve both been through
When the lines between brothers and justice have changed
You do what you’ve gotta cause you can’t walk away
Blood money, that’s what I call it
‘Cause money for blood ain’t no fair exchange
Blood money
Bought and then sold you
But your conscience is all you can take to your grave
A Year Ago
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August 17th, 2007 at 1:41am
Now, this is my kind of song and lyrics… love the cover… those were the days…. they all look so macho and manly…. the best one…
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August 17th, 2007 at 12:43pm
I’m fond of “Never Say Die” myself. In fact, it’s currently on my WinAmp faves playlist.
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August 17th, 2007 at 3:48pm
papajoneh It’s a classic song, between Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid - brothers if I’m not mistaken - the hunter and the hunted.
Gobi I used to be HOOKED to that song a couple of years ago. Nice one mate!
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August 17th, 2007 at 6:04pm
Hi Daniel,this is an awesome song i actually like the whole young guns stuff Jon’s vocals are amazing also check out living in sin and always to see how he reachas those high notes thanx a lot
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August 18th, 2007 at 6:23pm
I love this song! This album totally rocked! One of my Bon Jovi favourites next to New Jersey
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August 18th, 2007 at 8:07pm
” When the lines between brothers and justice have changed
You do what you’ve gotta cause you can’t walk away”
deep, my brother. and yet so disturbingly close to the truth. more often any we realise.
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August 19th, 2007 at 1:43pm
Christine I loved the album too. I shall be blogging randomly on Bon Jovi songs, to educate everyone.
sabrina My favorite is KEEP THE FAITH album.
philters Indeed.
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August 21st, 2007 at 11:32pm
Hey Daniel, Keep the BON JOVI coming,thankyou in antisipation. Your other stuff is pretty cool too. x
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August 22nd, 2007 at 12:54am
Christine Definitely, more Bon Jovi is imminent.
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