The Hardest Part Is the Night
Bon Jovi
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In the heat of the street of the city A young boy hides the pain And he walks so tall, trying to hang on But he knows he's going down again I know he's going down Darkness fades he's the prince of his city In a place where they all know your name You can see in their eyes life so paralyzed. Your just a pawn in a losin' game You lose at life it ain't no game Hear their cries The hardest part is the night (In the night, hear their cries, in the night) Stay alive The hardest part is the night, it's the night, it's the night All alone in a place where the lonely They all have to walk through the rain And they dance on the edge where you only Only pray that it has to end That the night ain't no friend [Repeat: x2] Hear their cries The hardest part is the night (In the night, hear their cries, in the night) Stay alive The hardest part is the night, it's the night, it's the night These four walls they could tell you some stories About lying and dying and fame There's a price that you pay for the glory About losing and choosing and pain. Hear their cries The hardest part is the night In the night, hear their cries, in the night Stay alive In the night, stay alive, in the night
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Written by: DAVID RASHBAUM, JON BON JOVI, RICHIE SAMBORA
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Songwriting"The Hardest Part Is The Night" was written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and Desmond Child. They have collaborated on many of Bon Jovi's hit songs.
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Album InclusionUnlike many of Bon Jovi's popular songs, "The Hardest Part Is the Night" is not found on a studio album. Instead, it appeared on a 1985 EP titled "The Boys Are Back in Town."
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UK Release"The Hardest Part Is the Night" was released as a single in the UK. However, it did not chart in the top 100.
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Musical StyleThis song reflects Bon Jovi's early sound, which was firmly rooted in hard rock and glam metal. Over the course of their career, they would move towards a more pop-oriented sound.
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RelevanceThe song's lyrics speak about the challenges and struggles encountered in life, making it an enduringly relevant track.
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Live PerformancesDespite not being one of their more known songs, "The Hardest Part Is the Night" has been performed live by Bon Jovi, showcasing their broad and diverse repertoire.
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Desmond Child ContributionDesmond Child, one of the co-writers of this song, is a legendary songwriter and has written hits for other major rock bands, including KISS and Aerosmith.
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Noteworthy B-SideIn the UK, "The Hardest Part Is the Night" was released as a B-side of the "In and Out of Love" single, one of Bon Jovi's early hits.
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Limited Vinyl ReleaseThe song was amongst the tracks featured in a 12” picture disc issued by Vertigo Records and limited to 500 copies. Collectors highly sought this rare release.
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Title ConnectionThe song's title, "The Hardest Part Is The Night," reflects its lyrical content, which describes the difficulties of the night – both literally and figuratively – in dealing with life's hardships.
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Music EraThis song is a solid representation of the 1980s rock scene, with its use of powerful vocals, soaring guitar solos, and anthemic choruses.
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