Lay Your Hands on Me

Bon Jovi

About Lay Your Hands on Me

"Lay Your Hands on Me" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was released on August 1, 1989 as the fourth single from the band's 1988 album New Jersey. It peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the band's fourth single from New Jersey to chart in the Top 10 and it also charted at #20 on the Mainstream rock charts.


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(Hey)

They say that to really free your body
You've got to free your mind
So come on 
(Hey, hey, hey)
Check this out (hey)

Lay your hands on me, lay your hands on me, lay your hands on me
Lay your hands on me, lay your hands on me, lay your hands on me
Come on

If you're ready, I'm willing and able
Help me lay my cards out on the table
You're mine and I'm yours for the taking
Right now the rules we've made are meant for breaking

What you get ain't always what you see
But satisfaction is guaranteed
They say what you give is always what you need, whoa whoa
If you want me to lay my hands on you

Lay your hands on me, lay your hands on me, lay your hands on me
All you gotta do is
Lay your hands on me, lay your hands on me, lay your hands on me
Now listen up

I'm a fighter, I'm a poet, I'm a preacher
I've been to school and baby I've been the teacher
If you show me how to get up off the ground
I can show you how to fly and never ever come back down

Everything you want is what I need
Your satisfaction is, uh, guaranteed
But the ride don't never ever come for free, no oh oh
If you want me to lay my hands on you

Lay your hands on me, lay your hands on me, lay your hands on me
All you gotta do is
Lay your hands on me, lay your hands on me, lay your hands on me

Now now now baby
Don't you know I only aim to please?
If you want me to lay my hands on you, whoa whoa whoa

(What you gotta do is)
Lay your hands on me (lay on me)
Lay your hands on me (come on, come on, come on)
Lay your hands on me
(Everybody gonna help me now)
Lay your hands on me (I can feel the people sing)
Lay your hands on me (I can feel my heart sing)
Lay your hands on me (if you wanna lay them on baby, come on now)

Whoa oh oh oh oh, whoa oh oh oh oh, lay your hands on me (if you want me to)
Whoa oh oh oh oh (all you got do) whoa oh oh oh oh, lay your hands on me

Remember (lay your hands on me) 
Well, move it on (lay your hands on me)
Oh, turn around, yeah (lay your hands on me)
Lay (lay your hands on me)
(Lay your hands on me)
Lay your hands on me

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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: RICHARD SAMBORA, JON BON JOVI

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Album History
"Lay Your Hands on Me" appears on the band Bon Jovi's fourth studio album, titled "New Jersey", released in 1988.
Song Performance
Upon its release, "Lay Your Hands on Me" quickly prove popular with both fans and critics alike. The song peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Bon Jovi's most successful songs.
Songwriter Credits
The song was written by band members Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora. These two were responsible for most of the songwriting on the "New Jersey" album.
Music Video
The music video for "Lay Your Hands on Me" features live performance footage of the band, primarily focusing on Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora.
Song Meaning
"Lay Your Hands on Me" lyrically draws on themes of ambition, desire and a plea for unity.
Live Performance Tradition
During live performances of this song, Jon Bon Jovi would often call for fans to lay their hands on him, further emphasizing the song's theme of unity and connection.
Song Influence
"Lay Your Hands on Me" has been covered by several artists, and its catchy, anthemic style has influenced many rock and pop songs since its release.
Album Success
The "New Jersey" album, featuring "Lay Your Hands on Me", was a massive success for Bon Jovi. It reached number one on the Billboard 200 chart and sold over 7 million copies in the United States alone.
Change in Song's Introduction
The song originally began with a soft beat and African talking drums in the intro, but in concert performances, the intro of the song starts with drum beats by Tico Torres.
Unique Release
The song was not initially released in the United States. It was first released in the United Kingdom; it wasn't released domestically in the U.S until a year later in 1989.

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