Something for the Pain

Bon Jovi

About Something for the Pain

"Something For The Pain" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was released in September 1995 as the second single from their 1995 album These Days. It charted at number 76 on the US Billboard Hot 100, number 15 in Canada, number eight on the UK Singles Chart, and number four in Finland, its highest national position anywhere. It was a regular song played on the These Days Tour, but like many songs on this album, has been played less since. However recently this song surprisingly returned to the setlists and so far it has been a staple on The Circle Tour in 2010, usually in acoustic form. A section of the song features Richie Sambora on lead vocals, it is the only studio recording in the band's catalogue that has Sambora on lead vocals. 


Year:
2001
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Happiness, it's been no friend to me
But forever after ain't what it's all cracked up to be
Yeah, I had a taste, you were my fantasy
But I lost my faith when I hit reality
I don't need no Guru to tell me what to do
When your feeling like a headline on
Yesterday's news

Come on, come on, come on
Give me something for the pain
Give me something for the blues
Give me something for the pain when
I feel I've been danglin' from a hang-man's noose
Give me something I can use
To get me through the night
Make me feel all right,
Something like you

Loneliness has found a home in me
My suitcase and guitar are my only family
I've tried to need someone, like they needed me
I opened up my heart, but all I did was bleed
I don't need no lover, just to get screwed
They don't make a bandage, that's going to cover my bruise

Come on, come on, come on
Give me something for the pain
Give me something for the blues
Give me something for the pain when
I feel I've been danglin' from a hang-man's noose
Give me something I can use
To get me through the night
Make me feel all right
Something like you

Pull me under (Help I'm falling)
Run through my veins (Night is calling)
To a place (Feels like I'm flying)
Where I feel no pain (Christ I'm dying)
Be the pillow under my head
Cover me when I'm in your bed
Take me higher than I've ever been
Take me down and back again
Come to me, be my disguise
Open your coat, let me crawl inside
Come on, come on, come on

Come on, come on, come on
Give me something for the pain
Give me something for the blues
Give me something for the pain when
I feel I've been danglin' from a hang-man's noose
Give me something I can use
To get me through the night
Make me feel all right,
Something like you

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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: Desmond Child, Jon Bon Jovi, Richard S Sambora

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

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8 facts about this song

Album Information
"Something for the Pain" is one of the tracks on Bon Jovi's sixth studio album, "These Days", which was released in 1995.
Chart Success
The song reached number 8 on the UK Singles chart and number 39 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Radio Popularity
"Something for the Pain" was also very popular on the radio, reaching number 26 on the Mainstream Top 40 in the US.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Desmond Child. Desmond Child is a widely acclaimed songwriter who has worked with big names such as Aerosmith and Kiss.
Music Video
The music video for "Something for the Pain" was filmed in black and white and shows the band performing on a rooftop.
Album Themes
The album "These Days" marked a departure from Bon Jovi's regular style, with a darker, more introspective lyrical focus, which is reflected in the lyrics of "Something for the Pain".
Live Performances
"Something for the Pain" is a staple in Bon Jovi's live performances, often being chosen as part of the band's setlist.
Critical Reception
Critics generally had positive reviews for "Something for the Pain", praising its rock sound and the band's mature songwriting.

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