This one goes out to the man who mines for miracles
This one goes out to the ones in need
This one goes out to the sinner and the cynical
This ain’t about no apology
This road was paved by the hopeless and the hungry
This road was paved by the winds of change
Walking beside the guilty and the innocent
How will you raise your hand when they call your name?
Yeah, yeah, yeah
We weren’t born to follow
Come on and get up off your knees
When life is a bitter pill to swallow
You gotta hold on to what you believe
Believe that the sun will shine tomorrow
And that your saints and sinners bleed
We weren’t born to follow
You gotta stand up for what you believe
Let me hear you say yeah, yeah, yeah, oh yeah
This one’s about anyone who does it differently
This one’s about the one who curses and spits
This ain’t about our living in a fantasy
This ain’t about giving up or giving in
Yeah, yeah, yeah
We weren’t born to follow
Come on and get up off your knees
When life is a bitter pill to swallow
You gotta hold on to what you believe
Believe that the sun will shine tomorrow
And that your saints and sinners bleed
We weren’t born to follow
You gotta stand up for what you believe
Let me hear you say yeah, yeah, yeah, oh yeah
Let me hear you say yeah, yeah, yeah, oh yeah
Guitar!
We weren’t born to follow
Come on and get up off your knees
When life is a bitter pill to swallow
You gotta hold on to what you believe
Believe that the sun will shine tomorrow
And that your saints and sinners bleed
We weren’t born to follow
You gotta stand up for what you believe
Let me hear you say yeah, yeah, yeah, oh yeah
We weren’t born to follow, oh yeah
We weren’t born to follow, oh yeah
Anthem of Resilience and Individuality
“We Weren’t Born To Follow” by Bon Jovi is a stirring anthem celebrating the courage to stand out and stay true to one’s beliefs. The song’s lyrics honor people from all walks of life, from those seeking miracles to the cynical and the outcasts. By urging listeners to “get up off your knees” and “stand up for what you believe,” Bon Jovi delivers a powerful message about perseverance and self-empowerment. The repeated affirmation that “we weren’t born to follow” encourages resistance to conformity and inspires a sense of unity among those who dare to be different. Ultimately, the track is a rallying cry for hope, conviction, and the belief that both saints and sinners share a common humanity.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Billy Falcon
- Release Year: 2009
- Label: Island Records