Hardest Part Is the Night

Bon Jovi

About Hardest Part Is the Night

"The Hardest Part Is the Night" is a single by American rock band Bon Jovi. It is taken from their second album, 7800° Fahrenheit. It is notable for being the first Bon Jovi single to be released in the UK, where it charted at #68. It was the only single from the album not to chart in the U. S. Among Bon Jovi's early songs, "The Hardest Part is the Night" is the one that expresses most clearly Jon Bon Jovi's concerns with working class issues and the struggles of the underdog, a theme that would later bring success to the band with "Livin' on a Prayer". The song makes vague references to a young man battling against the odds to succeed in life, though he knows that he is ultimately "going down". The promotional video was an excerpt from a live performance in Japan and was directed by Sadao Matsunago for Spirit Entertainment, Ltd. 


Year:
2010
4:25
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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 

[Chorus]
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 

[Chorus]

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. 

[Chorus]

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Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. Formed in 1983, Bon Jovi consists of lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi (John Francis Bongiovi, Jr.), guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, and bassist Alec John Such. The band's lineup has remained mostly static during their history, the exceptions being Alec John Such in 1994, and Richie Sambora in 2013. The band is credited with bridging the gap between heavy metal and pop with style and ease. more »

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Written by: DAVID RASHBAUM, JON BON JOVI, RICHIE SAMBORA

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7 facts about this song

Release Details
"Hardest Part Is The Night" was released on March 27, 1985. - It is featured on the album "7800° Fahrenheit" which is the second album from Bon Jovi.
Song Composition
The music for the song was composed by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and David Bryan. - The lyrics were penned by Jon Bon Jovi. - The song experiments with synth-heavy sound and a slower tempo.
Album Performances
"7800° Fahrenheit" album peaked at number 37 on the Billboard 200 charts. - Despite the moderate performance of the album in the US, it achieved greater success in overseas markets.
Critic Reviews
"Hardest Part Is The Night" was seen by critics as a standout on the album, with its mature lyrics and emotive delivery. - A risk-taking song for its time, it received praise for breaking away from the traditional hard rock sound associated with Bon Jovi in their early career.
Song Theme
The song touches upon themes like longing, frustration and coming of age.
Live Performances
Despite being a strong track on the album, "Hardest Part Is The Night" was rarely included in the setlist for Bon Jovi's live performances.
Influence and Legacy
The song provided a glimpse of the emotional depth that would become a hallmark of Bon Jovi's music moving forward, laying the groundwork for their future ballads.

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