A loaded gun needs no alibis
Out on the street where the truth’s a lie
Wasted blood that I left behind
Broken hearts leave a young man blind
I need protection on the underground
I’m going down, down, down, down, down
Out of bounds
You can cross that line
Out of bounds
Is out of time
Out of bounds
Is where I’ll be
I can’t hold on but I can’t break free
I’m going down, down, down, down, down
Out of bounds
Out of bounds
You’re asking why but who’s to say
The things you’ve known haven’t gone away
Nowhere to run, no one to blame
I’m just a puppet in a bad man’s game
I need protection on the underground
I’m going down, down, down, down, down
Out of bounds
You can cross that line
Out of bounds
Is out of time
Out of bounds
Is where I’ll be
I can’t hold on but I can’t break free
I’m going down, down, down, down, down
Out of bounds
Out of bounds
So say a prayer for the innocent
It’s the innocent who believe
You can’t forgive what you can’t forget
When that innocent man was me
Out of bounds
You can cross that line
Out of bounds
Is out of time
Out of bounds
Is where I’ll be
I can’t hold on but I can’t break free
I’m going down, down, down, down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down down
Out of bounds
Out of bounds
Out of bounds
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Exploring the Edge: The Meaning Behind “Out Of Bounds”
“Out Of Bounds” by Bon Jovi dives into the emotional turmoil of stepping outside the rules and facing the consequences. The song’s protagonist finds himself on the fringe, struggling with regret and searching for redemption. Lines like “A loaded gun needs no alibis” and “I can’t hold on but I can’t break free” paint a picture of someone trapped by circumstances—caught between the urge to break free and the inability to escape his past. The repeated phrase “going down, down, down” underscores a sense of inevitable descent, while the plea for protection and prayers for the innocent highlight vulnerability amidst chaos. This powerful anthem resonates with anyone who has felt lost or out of control, balancing raw emotion and introspection with Bon Jovi’s signature rock sound.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bon Jovi