This Romeo is bleedin’, but you can’t see his blood
It’s nothin’ but some feelin’s that this old dog just kicked up
Since you left me, it’s been rainin’, now I’m drownin’ in the flood
You see, I’ve always been a fighter, but without you, I give up
Now I can’t sing a love song like the way it’s meant to be
Well, I guess I’m not that good anymore, but baby, that’s just me
And I will love you, baby
Always
And I’ll be there forever and a day
Always
I’ll be there ’til the stars don’t shine
‘Til the heavens burst and the words don’t rhyme
I know when I die, you’ll be on my mind
And I love you
Always
Now your pictures all that you left behind with some memories of a different life
Some that made us laugh, some that made you cry, one that made you have to say goodbye
What I’d give to run my fingers through your hair, to touch your lips, to hold you near
When you say your prayers, try to understand
I’ve made mistakes, I’m just a man
When he holds you close and he pulls you near
And he says the words that you’ve needed to hear
I’ll wish I was him, ’cause those words are mine
To say to you ’til the end of time
That I will love you, baby
Always
And I’ll be there forever and a day
Always
I’ll be there ’til the stars don’t shine
‘Til the heavens burst and the words don’t rhyme
I know when I die, you’ll be on my mind
And I love you
Always
If you told me to cry for you
(Baby) I could
If you told me to die for you
I would
Take a look at my face, there’s no price I won’t pay
Just to say these words to you
What I got ain’t luck in some loaded dice
So, baby, if you gave me just one more try (One more try)
We can pack up that old bag up with our old life
We’ll find a place where the sun still shines
And I will love you, baby
Always
And I’ll be there forever and a day
Always
I’ll be there ’til the stars don’t shine
‘Til the heavens burst and the words don’t rhyme
I know when I die, you’ll be on my mind
And I’ll love you
Always
Always
(I’ll be there ’til the stars don’t shine)
(‘Til the heavens burst and the words don’t rhyme) Always
Always
Unwavering Devotion and Heartbreak
“Always (Unreleased Demo)” by Bon Jovi dives deep into the raw emotions that surface after a painful breakup. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love that lingers, unshaken by time or circumstance. The protagonist, likened to a wounded Romeo, confesses vulnerability and eternal attachment, despite the end of the relationship. Each verse echoes a longing for reconciliation and a willingness to do anything to rekindle the lost flame. The song’s chorus, with its promise to love “forever and a day,” captures the timeless hope and bittersweet acceptance that define classic love ballads. Bon Jovi’s storytelling and emotional delivery make this unreleased demo a heartfelt ode to enduring love.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bon Jovi
- Songwriters: Jon Bon Jovi