That’s it come in
Why?
You can’t swim
Happiness, it’s been no friend to me
But “Forever After” ain’t what it’s all cracked up to be
Yeah, I had a taste, you were my fantasy
But I almost lost my faith when I hit reality
I don’t need no guru to tell me what to do
When you’re feeling like a headline on yesterday’s news
Come on, come on, come on
Give me something for the pain
Give me something for the blues
Give me something for the pain when I feel I’ve been dangling from a hangman’s noose
Give me shelter from the rain
Give me something I can use
To get me through the night
Make me feel alright
Something like you
Come on, come on, come on
Loneliness has found a home in me
My suitcase and guitar are my only family
I’ve tried to need someone like they needed me
Well I opened up my heart, but all I did was bleed
I don’t need no lover just to get it screwed
They don’t make a bandage that’s gonna cover my bruise
Come on, come on, come on
Give me something for the pain
Give me something for the blues
Give me something for the pain when I feel I’ve been dangling from a hangman’s noose
Give me shelter from the rain
Give me something I can use
To get me through the night
Make me feel alright
Something like you
Come on, come on, come on
(Help I’m falling)
Pull me under through my veins
To a place where I feel no pain
(Night is calling)
Be the pillow under my head
Cover me when I’m in your bed
(Feels like I’m flying)
Take me higher than I’ve ever been
Take me down and back again
(Christ I’m dying)
Come to me, be my disguise
Open your coat, let me crawl inside
Come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on
Give me something for the pain
Give me something for the blues
Give me something for the pain when I feel I’ve been dangling from a hangman’s noose
Give me shelter from the rain
Give me something I can use
To get me through the night
Make me feel alright
Something like you
Give me something for the pain
Give me something for the blues
Give me something for the pain when I feel I’ve been dangling from a hangman’s noose
Give me shelter from the rain
Give me something I can use
To get me through the night
Make me feel alright
Something like you
Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on
Give me
Give me something for the pain
Give me
Give me something for the blues
Give me
Gotta to give me something for the pain baby
Give me
Searching for Relief in a Restless World
“Something For The Pain” by Bon Jovi captures the struggle of dealing with emotional wounds and the longing for escape or comfort in the face of life’s disappointments. The lyrics paint a picture of someone grappling with loneliness and the harsh realities that come with broken dreams. The recurring plea for “something for the pain” is a metaphor for seeking solace—whether that means a person, a distraction, or a momentary reprieve from suffering. With references to feeling like “yesterday’s news” and “dangling from a hangman’s noose,” the song taps into universal feelings of vulnerability and the desire to find meaning or relief. Ultimately, the verses and chorus reinforce the idea that, sometimes, human connection can be the remedy that helps us get through the darkest nights.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Desmond Child
- Release Year: 1995
- Label: Mercury Records