Janie, Don't Take Your Love to Town
Jon Bon Jovi
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Sitting here just watching you sleep Wish I could slip inside and be In some technicolor dream But the air's too thick for one of us to breathe I'm not fool enough to think You couldn't live life without me I didn't come this far to throw the towel in I didn't fight this hard to walk away If I ain't smart enough to say I'm sorry It's just because the words got in the way I remember how it used to be I was you and you were me We were more than just the same Now these shoes don't fit, my skin's too tight When you want a kiss, I take a bite Let your heart call up the cops, read me my rights Last night I drank enough to drown Raise a toast to your good looks and to my health Look, we both know how much I've let you down Janie don't you take your love to town Janie don't you take your love to town Janie don't you take your love to town If I've got to beg, I'll beg, just don't walk away Janie don't you take your love to town You deserve a shooter, a saint Someone to give it to you straight To find the soul thought flesh and bone My life's a treasure, full of sunny weather But it's left me feeling cold Now all you want to do is take me home I hated you, the night you said you loved me I hated you, 'cause I couldn't love myself I'm begging you now, baby please just hold me I got one foot in, one foot off the ground Janie don't you take your love to town Janie don't you take your love to town If I've got to beg, I'll beg, just don't walk away Janie don't you take your love to town Sitting here while you're fast asleep In the bathroom by the sink Trying to write the right words down I turn out the lights, close my eyes There ain't no prayers or kiss goodnight What I'll forget to say tomorrow, I'll say now Janie don't you take your love to town Janie don't you take your love to town Janie don't you take your love to town If I've got to beg, I'll beg, just don't walk away Janie don't you take your love to town
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19 facts about this song
Release informationReleased in 1997, "Janie, Don't Take Your Love to Town" is a single by Jon Bon Jovi from his second solo album, "Destination Anywhere."
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Album successAlthough being his second solo release, "Destination Anywhere" featuring "Janie, Don't Take Your Love to Town" became Jon Bon Jovi's most successful solo outing, landing at #31 on the Billboard 200.
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Chart performanceThe song charted at #26 in the UK Singles Chart and became Jon Bon Jovi's fifth most successful solo single.
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Song inspirationThe song title seems to be an inversion of the popular country song "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town," written by Mel Tillis and made famous by Kenny Rogers.
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Music videoThe music video features actor Kevin Bacon and actress Demi Moore, and Jon Bon Jovi's own wife Dorothea Hurley. This video was made into a short film for "Destination Anywhere" which aired on both MTV and VH1.
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Genre"Janie, Don't Take Your Love to Town" adheres to the rock genre, more specifically to what is often termed as heartland rock — a subgenre characterized by straightforward musical arrangements and stories of everyday life.
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Song meaningThe lyrics revolve around the protagonist trying to save his relationship with Janie, pleading with her not to leave him despite the difficulties they are facing.
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CollaborationThe track was produced by well-known producer, Dave Stewart, best known as a member of Eurythmics.
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ReceptionThe song was well-received for its catchy hook and sincere depiction of vulnerable emotional content.
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Live performancesDespite it not being a song by the band Bon Jovi, Jon Bon Jovi has included "Janie, Don't Take Your Love to Town" in many of his performances with the band, much to the delight of fans.
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Origin"Janie, Don't Take Your Love to Town" is a song by American rock musician Jon Bon Jovi, off of his second solo studio album, "Destination Anywhere." Jon Bon Jovi is a founding member and lead singer of the rock band Bon Jovi.
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Release dateThe song was released in 1997, and it was the lead single from the album.
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GenreMusically, "Janie, Don't Take Your Love to Town" underlies the rock genre, incorporating elements of pop and country as well.
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InspirationThe title of the song seems to be inspired by Kenny Rogers' 1969 song "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town," yet they have entirely different storylines.
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AchievementsThe song peaked at number 13 on the UK Singles Chart and reached the top 40 in several other countries. It was also a moderate hit on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 68.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Mark Pellington, starred Winona Ryder and Jon Bon Jovi as a young couple struggling to make it in the city.
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Making of the SongThe song "Janie, Don't Take Your Love To Town" was produced by Jon Bon Jovi, Stephen Lironi, Eric Bazilian, and Desmond Child, who has frequently collaborated with Jon Bon Jovi and his band.
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Track InfoThe song runs for 5 minutes and 18 seconds, making it one of the longest tracks on the "Destination Anywhere" album.
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Lyric ContentThe emotional and sincere lyrics of the song reveal a man pleading with his lover, Janie, to not leave, emphasizing the passionate tone of the track.
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