So you packed your bags you said you’re leaving tonight
You gotta catch the last train to the big city lights
It’s your life, better get on board
Got all dolled up in your Sunday shoes
You got that lipstick on, nothing to lose
Except me, baby, singing the blues
So go on now just walk away, baby
Don’t look back, you just drive me crazy, baby, baby, baby, baby
Don’t worry about me
I’ll get along I’m like a neon sign that’s always on
It’s alright
I’m open all night
I’ll be here waiting no matter how long
I’ll keep the jukebox playing our favorite song
Hey, if you’re lonely
I’m open all night
Open all night
I’ll never turn out the lights
Open all night
You wave goodbye said baby, good luck
You better chase your dreams before they rust
Get what you can and hope it’s enough
Go on now, you’re on your way, baby
Break some hearts, hearts can break easy – baby
Baby, baby, baby
Don’t worry about me
I’ll get along
I’m like a neon sign that’s always on
It’s alright
I’m open all night
I’ll be here waiting no matter how long
I’ll keep the jukebox playing our favorite song
Hey, if you’re lonely
I’m open all night
Open all night
I’ll never turn out the lights
Open all night
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
If anybody had a heart, oh, if anybody had a heart
They’d know how much, just how much I want you
Open all night
I’ll never turn out the lights
Don’t worry about me
I’ll get along I’m like a neon sign that’s always on
It’s alright
I’m open all night
I’ll be here waiting no matter how long
I’ll keep the jukebox playing our favorite song
If you’re lonely
I’m open all night
Open all night
I’ll never turn out the lights
Open all night
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Embracing Heartbreak and Hope
“Open All Night (#2)” by Bon Jovi tells the bittersweet story of letting go and holding on all at once. The narrator watches a loved one chase dreams in the big city, expressing both pain and unwavering support. The lyrics paint a picture of resilience—a promise to remain a steady presence, symbolized by the ever-glowing neon sign and a jukebox playing their favorite song. The refrain “I’m open all night” becomes a metaphor for unconditional love, patience, and the hope that, no matter how far someone roams, there’s always a light left on for them.
The Power of Unconditional Loyalty
Through repeated verses of encouragement and longing, Bon Jovi captures the universal feeling of wishing the best for someone you love, even if it means staying behind. The song’s upbeat energy contrasts with the underlying melancholy, celebrating both heartbreak and the enduring nature of true affection.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bon Jovi
- Songwriters: Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Falcon