They judge you by your money
Or the color of your skin
They read you by the cover
Don’t take time to read within
They judge you without jury
And you struggle to believe
No one could hear your story
Even justice had to leave
All I know (All we are is all alone)
Man is made of flesh & bone (Man is made of flesh & bone)
Man is made of flesh & bone (All we are is all alone)
Man is made of flesh & bone (Man is made of flesh & bone)
They build the walls around you
And they tell you you don’t fit
And still you think you know me
You don’t know the half of it
I’m a beggar, you’re a savior
I’m your devil, you’re a thief
I’ll be here until you realize
I’m you and you are me
All that I know (All we are is all alone)
Man is made of flesh & bone (Man is made of flesh & bone)
Man is made of flesh & bone (All we are is all alone)
Man is made of flesh & bone (Man is made of flesh & bone)
All that I know (All we are is all alone)
Man is made of flesh & bone (Man is made of flesh & bone)
Man is made of flesh & bone (All we are is all alone)
Man is made of flesh & bone (Man is made of flesh & bone)
Do the cuts bleed any different
On a pauper or a king?
When it comes down to dying
The crown don’t mean a thing
No, no, no
(All we are is all alone)
Man is made of flesh & bone (Man is made of flesh & bone)
Man is made of flesh & bone (All we are is on all alone)
Man is made of flesh & bone (Man is made of flesh & bone)
(All we are is all alone)
Man is made of flesh & bone (Man is made of flesh & bone)
Man is made of flesh & bone (All we are is on all alone)
Exploring Empathy and Humanity
“Flesh And Bone” by Bon Jovi delves into the universal experience of being judged and misunderstood. The lyrics paint a picture of a world where people are evaluated by superficial standards—money, skin color, or social status—rather than their true selves. The song’s central message is a call for empathy, reminding listeners that beneath our differences, everyone shares the same humanity. The recurring line, “Man is made of flesh & bone,” emphasizes that, regardless of our backgrounds, we are fundamentally equal. The song challenges the listener to look beyond prejudice and recognize our shared vulnerabilities and strengths.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bon Jovi
- Songwriters: Jon Bon Jovi, John Shanks
- Release Year: 2024