Another Friday night I’m somewhere
A little drunk and worn out from the show
It’s a hallway to a hotel room
The truck’s already rolling down the road
I find the lights take off my coat
I see her there just lying on the bed
She’s seen me through my yesterdays
God knows tonight I’m needing her again
She’s the place I go
When there’s nowhere left to run to
She’s the one I hold
When there’s no one to hold on to
She’s been with me late at night
When I was drowning in the dark
She heard my every word
When I was pouring out my heart
So I thank my lucky stars
For every crack, scratch and scar on this guitar
She’s given me her best
When I am at my worst
When I can’t find the pieces
Fingers scratching in the dirt
She offers no forgiveness
Cause she likes to make it hurt
She’s the place I go
When there’s nowhere left to run to
She’s the one I hold
When there’s no one to hold on to
She’s been with me late at night
When I was drowning in the dark
She heard my every word
When I was pouring out my heart
So I thank my lucky stars
For every crack, scratch and scar on this guitar
Morning like a freight train
Last night still ringing in my head
Before today becomes tomorrow
Tonight I know I’ll do it all again
She’s the place I go
When there’s nowhere left to run to
She’s the one I hold
When there’s no one to hold on to
She’s been with me late at night
When I was drowning in the dark
She heard my every word
When I was pouring out my heart
So I thank my lucky stars
For every crack, scratch and scar on this guitar
And so I thank my lucky stars
For every crack, scratch and scar on this guitar
The Healing Power of Music
“Scars On This Guitar” by Bon Jovi is a heartfelt tribute to the comfort and companionship that music can bring, especially during life’s loneliest moments. Through vivid storytelling, the lyrics portray the guitar not just as an instrument, but as a constant friend and silent witness to the artist’s journey. The song draws parallels between emotional wounds and the physical marks on the guitar, suggesting that both are testaments to resilience and lived experience. The repeated gratitude for every “crack, scratch and scar” turns imperfections into cherished memories, encapsulating the healing power found within music.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bon Jovi
- Songwriters: Jon Bon Jovi, John Shanks
- Release Year: 2016
- Label: Island Records