Have a Nice Day
Bon Jovi
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Why, you wanna tell me how to live my life? Who, are you to tell me if it's black or white? Mama, can you hear me? try to understand Is innocence the difference between a boy and a man My daddy lived the lie, it's just the price that he paid Sacrificed his life, just slavin' away Oh, if there's one thing I hang onto That gets me through the night I ain't gonna do what I don't want to I'm gonna live my life Shining like a diamond, rolling with the dice Standing on the ledge, I show the wind how to fly When the world gets in my face I say, have a nice day Have a nice day Take a look around you; nothing's what it seems We're living in the broken home of hopes and dreams Let me be the first to shake a helping hand Anybody brave enough to take a stand I've knocked on every door, on every dead end street Looking for forgiveness What's left to believe? Oh, if there's one thing I hang onto That gets me through the night I ain't gonna do what I don't want to I'm gonna live my life Shining like a diamond, rolling with the dice Standing on the ledge, I show the wind how to fly When the world gets in my face I say, have a nice day Have a nice day Oh, if there's one thing I hang onto That gets me through the night I ain't gonna do what I don't want to I'm gonna live my life Shining like a diamond, rolling with the dice Standing on the ledge, I show the wind how to fly When the world gets in my face I say, have a nice day Have a nice day Have a nice day Have a nice day Have a nice day When the world keeps trying, to drag me down I've gotta raise my hands, gonna stand my ground Well I say, have a nice day Have a nice day Have a nice day
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Written by: John Shanks, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Have a Nice Day" was released as a single on August 30, 2005. It is the title track from their ninth studio album.
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Chart SuccessThe song peaked at number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US. It also made it to the top spot on the Billboard Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks.
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International SuccessDespite not being a major hit in the US, "Have a Nice Day" peaked at number two in the UK. It was also a top-ten hit in several other countries, including Canada, Ireland, and Italy.
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Album InspirationThe album "Have a Nice Day" was inspired by the 2004 US presidential election. According to Jon Bon Jovi, the band was trying to create an album that reflected the times they were living in.
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Songwriting ProcessThe song was written by Jon Bon Jovi, his longtime co-writer Richie Sambora, and John Shanks. It was an attempt to create an upbeat and optimistic anthem despite the negative political climate.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Have a Nice Day" was directed by Chris Applebaum. It features Jon Bon Jovi driving a red sports car on a highway, and was noted for Jon's new look, sporting shorter hair compared to his earlier era.
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RecognitionThe track was nominated for a Grammy Award. Although it did not win, it increased the band's list of Grammy nominations to nine.
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Pop CultureThe smiling face symbol from the album cover of "Have a Nice Day", known as the "Bon Jovi Smiley", became iconic and seen in various merchandise associated with the band.
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Origins of the TitleThe phrase "Have a Nice Day" is often used in a sarcastic context. However, Jon Bon Jovi insisted in many interviews that it was being used sincerely in the song, reflecting the positive message he wanted to send.
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Live PerformancesThe song is nearly always played in Bon Jovi's live shows and is one of their most recognized tracks.
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