Living in Sin
Bon Jovi
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I don't need no license To sign on no line And I don't need no preacher To tell me you're mine I don't need no diamonds I don't need no new bride I just need you, baby To look me in the eye I know they have a hard time And your Daddy don't approve But I don't need you Daddy Telling us what we should do Now there's a million questions I could ask about our lives But I only need one answer To get me thought the night So, I say Baby, can you tell me Just where we fit in I call it love They call it living in sin Is it you and me Or just this world we live in I say we're living on love They say we're living in sin Is it right for both our parents Who fight it out most nights Then pray for God's forgiveness When they both turn out the lights Or wear that ring of diamonds When you heart is made of stone You can talk but still say nothing You stay together but alone Or is it right to hold you And kiss your lips goodnight They say the promise is forever If you sign it on the dotted line Oh baby, can you tell me Just where we fit in I call it love They call it living in sin Is it you and me or Just this world we live in I say we're living on love They say we're living in sin Baby, can you tell me Just where we fit in I call it love They call it living in sin Is it you and me or Just this world we live in I call it love They call it living in sin I don't know where to begin I don't know where we fit in Living in sin
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Written by: JON BON JOVI
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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16 facts about this song
Release Information"Living In Sin" was released in 1989 by American rock band Bon Jovi.
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Album InclusionIt is the fifth single from the band's iconic album "New Jersey".
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart making it the fifth song from "New Jersey" to reach the Top 10 of the chart.
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Music Video ControversyThe video for the "Living in Sin" sparked controversy due to its suggestive content and was initially banned by MTV.
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Band Line-Up"Living in Sin" was performed by band members Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, David Bryan, Tico Torres, and Alec John Such.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by Jon Bon Jovi. It is known for being a ballad-style rock song.
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Notable Performance"Living in Sin" was performed live during Bon Jovi's performance at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards.
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ThemeThe song explores themes of love and societal judgment, and the debate about conventional marriage versus cohabitation.
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Video DirectorThe music video was directed by Wayne Isham, a prominent music video director in the 1980s and 90s.
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LyricsSome critics have interpreted the lyrics as being autobiographical, reflecting Jon Bon Jovi's own experiences with love and relationships.
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Platinum StatusThe album "New Jersey", which "Living In Sin" is a part of, was certified seven times platinum in the United States.
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Global AppealApart from being a hit in the US, the song also charted within the top 40 in several other countries including UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.
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Live PerformancesDespite its commercial success, "Living in Sin" has been performed live only a few times, and rarely features in the band's setlists today.
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Relevance TodayThough it was released over 30 years ago, "Living in Sin" remains popular among Bon Jovi fans and is considered a classic.
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InspirationJon Bon Jovi has claimed in interviews that he wrote the song as a reflection of the societal norms and expectations he faced as a young adult in the 80s.
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Timeless AppealThe song explores a universal theme which continues to be a topic of conversation today, showing the relevance and timeless appeal of Bon Jovi's music.
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