He says he’s your friend
But you don’t see him
He says he’s so damn busy but he don’t do nothin’ at all
So you get him on the phone, he was just gonna to call you
Says he was thinking about old times
And lookin’ at your picture on the wall
He’s stringin’ you the same old lines
He puts everyone through
They’re only lies, intentions just won’t do
For the time he feels no wrong
Til he finds out we’ve caught on
He’s stringin’ a line
He’s stringin’ a line
So you try to forget
But that ain’t so easy
If you’ve got one small doubt, that there was ever anything there
So you dangle on a line, a captive fool
You know you’ll try again
But it’ll just be the same as last time
He’s stringin’ you the same old lines
He puts everyone through
They’re only lies, intentions just won’t do
For the time he feels no wrong
Til he finds out we’ve caught on
He’s stringin’ a line
He’s stringin’ you the same old lines
He puts everyone through
They’re only lies, intentions just won’t do
For the time he feels no wrong
Til he finds out we’ve caught on
He’s stringin’ a line
He’s stringin’ a line
He’s stringin’ a line
He’s stringin’ a line
He’s stringin’ a line
He’s stringin’ a line
He’s stringin’ a line
Unpacking the Story: A Web of Empty Promises
“Stringin’ A Line” by Bon Jovi delves into the emotional turmoil of dealing with someone who repeatedly makes promises they never intend to keep. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a relationship strained by insincerity, where the protagonist is left hanging by the same old excuses. The song captures the frustration and self-doubt that arise when you suspect you’re being misled, yet hope for something genuine. Bon Jovi’s storytelling here is relatable, highlighting the universal experience of wanting to believe in someone despite the red flags. The repeated refrain, “He’s stringin’ a line,” drives home the sense of entrapment and cyclical disappointment, making this track resonate for anyone who’s ever been strung along.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bon Jovi