Lost Highway
Bon Jovi
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Hey, hey Hey, hey In my rearview mirror My life is getting clearer The sunset sighs and slowly disappears These trinkets once were treasure Life changes like the weather You grow up, grow old, or you hit the road 'round here So I drive (Drive, drive) Watching white lines passing by With my plastic dashboard Jesus Waiting there to greet us Hey, hey I finally found my way Said goodbye to yesterday Hit the gas, there ain't no brakes on this lost highway Yeah, I'm busting loose, I'm lettin' go Out on this open road It's independence day on this lost highway Hey, hey Hey, hey Don't know where I'm going But I know where I've been I'm afraid of going back again So I drive (Drive, drive) Years and miles are flying by And waiting there to greet us Is my plastic dashboard Jesus Hey, hey I finally found my way Said goodbye to yesterday Hit the gas, there ain't no brakes on this lost highway Yeah, I'm busting loose, I'm lettin' go Out on this open road It's independence day on this lost highway Hey, hey Hey, hey Oh patron saint of lonely souls Tell this boy which way to go Guide the car, you've got the keys Farewell to mediocrity Kicking off the cruise control And turning up the radio Got just enough religion And a half a tank of gas Come on Let's go I finally found my way Said goodbye to yesterday Hit the gas, there ain't no brakes on this lost highway I'm busting loose, I'm lettin' go When I'm out on this open road It's independence day on this lost highway Hey hey Hey hey Hey hey On this lost highway
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Written by: RICHARD SAMBORA, JOHN SHANKS, JON BON JOVI
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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13 facts about this song
Album Name"Lost Highway" is the title track of Bon Jovi's tenth studio album, released in 2007.
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Key InspirationThe album was reportedly inspired by the band's love for country music.
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Album GenreIt is a fusion of rock and country, making it a significant departure from Bon Jovi's traditional rock sound.
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Performance on ChartsThe song did particularly well in the Belgian Ultrapop charts, reaching 3rd place in 2007.
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Grammy NominationThe album "Lost Highway" was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2008 Grammy Awards.
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Album SalesThe album debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 charts, selling over 291,000 copies in its first week.
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Critical ReceptionThe title track and album have received significantly mixed reviews from music critics, with some praising the experimentation by Bon Jovi and others questioning their deviation from their traditional sound.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Lost Highway" was recorded live from a concert played at the Cannery Ballroom in Nashville.
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Tour SuccessThe Lost Highway Tour was one of the highest-grossing tours of 2008, with the band performing more than 90 shows around the world.
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Crossover SuccessThe album "Lost Highway" is credited with helping Bon Jovi branch out beyond their hard rock roots, appealing to country music fans and helping to expand their fan base.
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Unique RecordingIt was recorded in Nashville, making it the first album by Bon Jovi to be recorded outside of their home state of New Jersey.
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Influence on Future WorkThe success of "Lost Highway" paved the way for more country influence in Bon Jovi’s later albums, including "The Circle" and "What About Now".
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SongwritingJon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, the band’s primary songwriters, collaborated with Nashville-based writers for several songs on this album, including "Lost Highway."
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