I don't really care for this genre of music, but I have always enjoyed Bon Jovi. I feel like he does it with a wink, so it doesn't seem so over-the-top. Bands like Motley Crue, Poison, Def Leppard, etc. always seem so humorless to me. How can you dress that way and take yourself so seriously? I always got the impression Bon Jovi was just happy to be on the ride, and wanted everyone to enjoy himself. I think that's why he has stayed in the mainstream long after those other bands were relegated to various "Where Are They Now?" type TV shows. Also the guy can really sing. No denying that. Anyway, just an observation.
Does it bother anyone else that this song says "doesn't make a difference if we make it or not", then "we'll make it, I swear"? Don't get me wrong - love the song, but that always struck me as juxtaposed.
E.g. Livin' on a {Prayer}