It’s a hot night, the natives are restless
We’re sweating by the light of the moon
There’s a voodoo mojo brewing at the go-go
That could knock a witch off her broom
We slither on in and shed our skin
Make our way into the bump and the grind
So I’m passing by, she gives me the eye
So I stop to give her a light
Alright!
One wild night (blinded by the moonlight)
One wild night (24 hours of midnight)
One wild night (I stepped into the Twilight Zone
And she left my heart with vertigo)
One wild, one wild, one wild, one wild night
Having as much fun as you can in your clothes
Margarita had me feeling alright
It just might be that I found religion
I’ve been on my knees for half of the night
Then I’m rolling the bones with Jimmy ‘no dice’
Gonna take him for a couple weeks’ pay
Man, if you lose this roll I take your girlfriend home
So I stopped
But you’re not gonna believe who comes walking out
One wild night (blinded by the moonlight)
One wild night (24 hours of midnight)
One wild night (I stepped into the Twilight Zone
And she left my heart with vertigo)
One wild night (hey, c’est la vie)
One wild night (welcome to the party)
One wild night (life is for the living so
You gotta live it up, come on let’s go)
One wild, one wild, one wild, one wild night
One wild night (blinded by the moonlight)
One wild night (24 hours of midnight)
One wild night (I stepped into the Twilight Zone
And she left my heart with vertigo)
One wild night (hey, c’est la vie)
One wild night (welcome to the party)
One wild night (life is for the living so
You gotta live it up, come on let’s go)
One wild, one wild, one wild, one wild night
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah… (One wild night)
Oh… (One wild night)
One wild night (blinded by the moonlight)
One wild night (24 hours of midnight)
One wild night (I stepped into the Twilight Zone)
One wild, one wild, one wild, one wild night
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James Brown?!
Yeah, now if James were here, it’d be a hit!
Exploring the Wild Ride: Lyrical Analysis
“One Wild Night” by Bon Jovi captures the thrill and unpredictability of a night out where anything can happen. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of late-night escapades filled with energy, chance encounters, and a touch of danger. Bon Jovi uses lively imagery—referencing voodoo, moonlight, and the allure of the dance floor—to immerse listeners in a world where inhibitions are cast aside. The recurring chorus emphasizes the song’s central theme: living life to the fullest and embracing spontaneity. With clever narrative twists and a celebratory tone, the track invites listeners to revel in the moment, making each night memorable and electrifying.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bon Jovi
- Songwriters: Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Desmond Child
- Release Year: 2000
- Label: Island Records