The clock strikes ten
Out on the streets again
I been looking for something to please me since I don’t know when
Out on the dark side of town
Another rumble’s gone down
And life on the high side isn’t what this boy’s about
She’s got something I want man, it’s something I need
It takes more than the night to satisfy me
I stand accused
I can always run to you
Any road that you choose
I can always run to you
I stand accused
I can always run to you
I run to you
Baby, I can always run
To a heart of chrome
And a soul of steel
We’ve done more white lines than you’ll know any one we could steal
And when I give her the gun
You know she feels so right
And we don’t let go when we’re alone when I’m holding her so tight
She’s got something I want man, it’s something I need
It takes more than the night to satisfy me
I stand accused
I can always run to you
Any road that you choose
I can always run to you
I stand accused
I can always run to you
I run to you
Baby, I can always run
And when the morning comes and I go to sleep
When I close my eyes she’s waiting for me
I know that tonight she’ll satisfy me
I stand accused
I can always run to you
Any road that you choose
I can always run to you
I stand accused
I can always run to you
I run to you
Baby, I can always run
Restless Streets and a Search for Meaning
“Always Run To You” by Bon Jovi paints the picture of a restless soul, wandering the city streets in search of more than just fleeting pleasures. The lyrics delve into the tension between living life on the edge and yearning for something truly meaningful. The protagonist finds solace and fulfillment in a specific relationship, suggesting that despite temptations and chaos, there is always one person he turns to when in need.
A Relationship Like No Other
The song uses imagery like “heart of chrome and a soul of steel” to describe a powerful, perhaps dangerous connection. This relationship is intense, addictive, and offers a sense of escape that nothing else can provide. The repeated confession, “I can always run to you,” underscores a dependency and trust that stands in stark contrast to the wild life outside.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora
Release Year: 1988
Label: Mercury Records