(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
Who are you and who am I
To think that we could ever fly?
It don’t pay to even try
Work, get paid, and just get by
Sons of sons, bricks on bricks
What’s broken you don’t try to fix
‘Round here, there ain’t no whys and ifs
You don’t pick up what you can’t lift
I raise my hands up to the sky
Don’t need more to tell me I’m alive
Got what I want ’cause I got what I need
Got a fistful of friends that’ll stand up for me
Right where I am is where I wanna be
Friday night comes around like a song
“Sweet Caroline,” and we all sing along
Got my brown-eyed girl, and she believes in me
Legendary
I know this town like the back of my hand
Every crack in the sidewalk tells me who I am
“Live and you love” is the law of the land
These are our dreams, that’s where we stand
Raise my hands up to the sky
Don’t need more to tell me I’m alive
Got what I want ’cause I got what I need
Got a fistful of friends that’ll stand up for me
Right where I am is where I wanna be
Friday night comes around like a song
“Sweet Caroline,” and we all sing along
Got my brown-eyed girl, and she believes in me
Legendary
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
Who are you and who am I
To think that we could ever fly?
Got what I want ’cause I got what I need
Got a fistful of friends that’ll stand up for me
Right where I am is where I wanna be
Friday night comes around like a song
“Sweet Caroline,” and we all sing along
Got my brown-eyed girl, and she believes in me
Legendary
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
Legendary
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
Celebrating Everyday Legendary Moments
Bon Jovi’s “Legendary” is an anthem to finding greatness in the everyday. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of small-town life, where dreams are grounded in friendship, loyalty, and the comfort of familiar routines. There is an emphasis on contentment—having what you need, cherishing long-standing bonds, and embracing humble roots. Nostalgic references to classic songs like “Sweet Caroline” and “Brown Eyed Girl” reinforce the communal spirit and the simple joys that make life meaningful. The recurring message is clear: you don’t need to chase impossible ambitions to feel legendary; true greatness lies in authenticity, belonging, and the people who stand by you.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bon Jovi
- Songwriters: Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Falcon, John Shanks
- Release Year: 2024