I been knocked down so many times
Counted out 6, 7, 8, 9
Written off like some bad deal
If you’re breathing you know how it feels
Call it karma, call it luck
Me, I just don’t give a fu-fu-fu-fu
Bounce. Bounce. Nothing’s gonna keep me down
Bounce. Bounce. Stand up, shout it out
Bounce. Bounce. I play hard, I play to win
Count me out, count me in
I’ll be bouncing back again
This ain’t no game; I play it hard
Kicked around, cut, stitched and scarred
I’ll take the hit but not the fall
I know no fear, still standing tall
You can call it karma, call it luck
Me, I just don’t give a fu-fu-fu-fu
Bounce. Bounce. Nothing’s gonna keep me down
Bounce. Bounce. Stand up, shout it out
Bounce. Bounce. I play hard, I play to win
Count me out, count me in
I’ll be bouncing back again
Bounce!
Bring it on, I like it rough
In your face, I call your bluff
It ain’t karma, it ain’t luck
Me, I just don’t give a fu-fu-fu-fu
Bounce. Bounce. Nothing’s gonna keep me down
Bounce. Bounce. Stand up, shout it out
Bounce. Bounce. I play hard, I play to win
Count me out, count me in
I’ll be bouncing back again
Bounce. Bounce
Nothing’s gonna keep me down
Bounce. Bounce. Stand up, shout it out
Bounce. Bounce. I play hard, I play to win
Count me out, count me in
I’ll be bouncing back again
Bounce. Bounce
Bounce. Bounce
Bounce. Bounce
Bounce. Bounce
Bounce!
Resilience and Determination in “Bounce”
Bon Jovi’s “Bounce” is a powerful anthem of resilience in the face of adversity. The lyrics capture the spirit of someone who refuses to be defined by setbacks, embracing a never-say-die attitude. Lines like “Nothing’s gonna keep me down” and “I’ll be bouncing back again” highlight the song’s core message: no matter how many times life knocks you down, you can always get back up. The repeated use of the word “bounce” drives home the idea of rebounding from hardship, while the unapologetic tone in the verses adds a layer of defiance and self-confidence. This track resonates with anyone who’s faced tough times and found the strength to persevere.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bon Jovi
- Songwriters: Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Andreas Carlsson
- Release Year: 2002
- Label: Island Records