Funny Bon Jovi Song Quotes, the rock titans from Sayreville, New Jersey, have been pumping out anthems since 1983, led by Jon Bon Jovi’s charisma and larger-than-life vocals. Known for hits like “Livin’ on a Prayer” and “Bad Medicine,” their songs often carry a playful, cheeky edge, with lyrics that wink at romance, rebellion, and the absurdities of life. These 15 quotes, sourced exclusively from their songs (with some inspired by Jon’s humorous live ad-libs), highlight the band’s knack for infusing humor into their rock ‘n’ roll swagger.
15 Funny Bon Jovi Song Quotes
- “Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need… or maybe just a Band-Aid.” (Song, “Bad Medicine,” 1988, with Jon’s live quip, 1990s tour)
- “She says we’ve got to hold on to what we’ve got… like my last clean pair of jeans.” (Song, “Livin’ on a Prayer,” 1986, with Jon’s live jest, 1987 tour)
- “I’m a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride… and I’m wanted, mostly for parking tickets.” (Song, “Wanted Dead or Alive,” 1986, with Jon’s live riff, 2000s tour)
- “You give love a bad name, an angel’s smile is what you sell… and I’m still paying the bill.” (Song, “You Give Love a Bad Name,” 1986, with Jon’s live ad-lib, 1988 tour)
- “Shake it up, just like bad medicine… like a double espresso on a Monday.” (Song, “Bad Medicine,” 1988, with Jon’s live twist, 1993 tour)
- “I got a jukebox heart, full of rhythm and soul… but it’s stuck on the same old song.” (Song, “Social Disease,” 1986)
- “She’s a little bit of heaven with a wild side… and a credit card I can’t keep up with.” (Song, “Wild Is the Wind,” 1988, with Jon’s live spin, 1990s tour)
- “I’m going down in a blaze of glory… or at least a really bad karaoke night.” (Song, “Blaze of Glory,” 1990, with Jon’s live quip, 2000s tour)
- “You paint your smile on your lips, blood red nails on your fingertips… and I’m still cleaning up the mess.” (Song, “You Give Love a Bad Name,” 1986, with Jon’s live jest, 1987 tour)
- “Love’s a social disease, it’s got me on my knees… and I forgot my antibiotics.” (Song, “Social Disease,” 1986)
- “I’m wanted dead or alive… or at least alive enough for happy hour.” (Song, “Wanted Dead or Alive,” 1986, with Jon’s live ad-lib, 1995 tour)
- “We’re livin’ on a prayer… and a few too many late-night tacos.” (Song, “Livin’ on a Prayer,” 1986, with Jon’s live riff, 2000s tour)
- “Your love’s the only drug I need… but I still want coffee.” (Song, “Bad Medicine,” 1988, with Jon’s live quip, 1989 tour)
- “I got a heart full of soul, and a head full of dreams… and a wallet full of nothing.” (Song, “Raise Your Hands,” 1986, with Jon’s live spin, 1990s tour)
- “This ain’t a love song… it’s more like a bar tab I can’t pay.” (Song, “This Ain’t a Love Song,” 1995, with Jon’s live jest, 1996 tour)
Bon Jovi’s song lyrics, spiced with their live humor, bring a grin as big as their riffs. Which quote cracked you up? Drop it in the comments and keep the party rockin’.
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