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Jon Bon Jovi – Blaze of Glory (Young Guns 2)
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This was Jon’s first solo album, when Bon Jovi took a hiatus. It was nominated for the Academy Award for the Best Original Song, and won the Golden Globe for Best Original Song and American Music Award’s Favorite Pop Rock Single.
The song epitomizes the album, that focuses on redemption and the past catching up to you. It starts off with a couple of lines from the Young Guns II flick, “You are not a God.” “Why don’t you pull the trigger and find out.”
And the hook begins, to one of rock music’s most memorable tune. It is almost as intense as “Wanted Dead or Alive”.
Jon Bon Jovi – Blaze of Glory
[audio:Jon Bon Jovi - Blaze of Glory.mp3]
I wake up in the morning
And I raise my weary head
I’ve got an old coat for a pillow
And the earth was last night’s bed
I don’t know where I’m going
Only God knows where I’ve been
I’m a devil on the run A six gun lover
A candle in the wind, yeah
When you’re brought into this world
They say you’re born in sin
Well at least they gave me something
I didn’t have to steal or have to win
Well, they tell me that I’m wanted
Yeah, I’m a wanted man
I’m a colt through your stable
I’m what Cain was to Abel
Mister catch me if you can
I’m going down (down) in a blaze of glory
Take me now but know the truth
I’m going out (out) in a blaze of glory
And Lord, I never drew first but I drew first blood
I’m no one’s son, call me young gun
You ask about my conscience
And I offer you my soul
You ask if I’ll grow to be a wise man
Well I ask if I’ll grow old
You ask me if I’ve known love
And what it’s like to sing songs in the rain
Well I’ve seen love come, I’ve seen it shot down
I’ve seen it die in vain
Shot down (down) in a blaze of glory
Take me now but know the truth
‘Cause I’m going down (down) in a blaze of glory
Lord, I never drew first but I drew first blood
I’m the devil’s son, call me young gun, na… yeah
Each night I go to bed
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
No I ain’t looking for forgiveness
But before I’m six foot deep
Lord, I gotta ask a favor
And I hope you’ll understand
‘Cause I’ve lived life to the fullest
Let this boy’s die like a man
Staring down a bullet
Let me make my final stand
FYI, there were 4 comments for this post, unfortunately, it was not recorded because I have moved my domain to an international server and the change is in the process of propagation. It’s finally done.
I have the comments via e-mail, so I’ll still reply.
FEI – seriously never heard of it, till now~
Really? OK, that’s good then, being exposed to another song in the past that took on the world by storm.
BEN – Wow, this really brings back memories of the summer of ’90. This was part of a masterpiece of an album, especially the first half, which also contains my other faves Santa Fe and Miracle. No wonder it sold 5 million.
How do you know it sold 5 million?
WEL – wow…how come 1 never heard this song o..hehe..jon bon jovi..his voice always nice….also he’s a very down to earth guy..macam pena jumpa..haha..ya la..he’s one hell good rocker ba..
Yeah, he is indeed a down to earth rocker. His voice has obviously been affected over time. I still do hope they come down to Malaysia for a concert, or at least Singapore.
ALV0808 – I love this song since my secondary school…hehhehehe..I love all Bon Jovi song’s…
Cool! High five!
That has to be one of my all times greats only second to my all time great Hotel California by the Eagles
Nick Phillips’s last blog post..Whose Line Is It Anyway?
I love to listen to the whole album. Sounds so American
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Nick Phillips – Alright! Second place is good enough!
Aj – You mean western?
Aikkk… this song never been mentioned here before kah??
Wow you relly bring back the memory…. I love this song! Well, Bon Jovi bah ni.. I love him more than my … not wife, not my RC stuff, well more than my employer. LOL.
papajoneh – Indak, I haven’t mentioned this song before. I did blog about the other songs, but not this one.
For me, Bon Jovi is family alang-alang bah. 