I’ve always wanted what I couldn’t have
I hope and dream that maybe someday
That I’d find out what love was all about
I sure grew up tonight the hard way
Now the candy store’s closed, the movie’s sold-out
High Plains Drifter isn’t what it’s all about
And now were parting ways, I won’t say a word
Let our broken hearts cry in their graves
Where they’ll never be heard
It’s more than we bargained for
Our love is the price we’ve paid
And just like a fading dream…
It’s slipping away
Last night I saw you out with my best friend
When I’m with you I see him in your eyes
I want to hold you but I don’t understand
There’s something there that’s so hard to disguise
Now tears run down your face, as you walk through the night
Those cold empty streets leave you wondering what’s right
As you walk away with your broken heart
Don’t you try to deny that true love had torn you apart
More than we bargained for
Our love is the price we’ve paid
And just like a fading dream…
It’s slipping away
It’s more than we bargained for
It’s more than we bargained for
More than we bargained for
Our love is the price we’ve paid
And just like a fading dream…
It’s slipping away
More than we bargained for
Our love is the price we’ve paid
And just like a fading dream…
It’s slipping away
Unpacking Lost Love and Hard Realizations
“More Than We Bargained For” by Bon Jovi is a heartfelt reflection on love’s unexpected costs. The lyrics convey the bittersweet journey of longing, heartbreak, and self-discovery. The narrator’s yearning for love, only to face its harsh realities, captures the universal experience of growing up emotionally. Vivid imagery, such as the closed candy store and sold-out movie, symbolizes the end of innocence, while the recurring metaphor of a fading dream highlights the fleeting nature of hope and connection. The song poignantly addresses betrayal and the pain of seeing a loved one with someone else, underscoring how relationships can leave lasting emotional scars.
Song Credits
Artist: Bon Jovi
Songwriters: Jon Bon Jovi
Release Year: 1980