This House Is Not for Sale
Bon Jovi
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These four walls have a got a story to tell The door is off the hinges, there's no wish in the well Outside the sky is coal black and the streets are on fire The picture windows cracked and there's no where to run I know, I know This house is not for sale I set each stone and I hammered each nail This house is not for sale Where memories live and the dream don't fail This house is not for sale Coming home I'm coming home Drove a spike into the ground and I staked my claim Standing on the dirt where they'll dig my grave Now what built these walls is in my veins No time for looking back, the wolf is at the door This heart, this soul This house is not for sale I set each stone and I hammered each nail This house is not for sale Where memories live and the dream don't fail This house is not for sale Coming home I'm coming home This house was built on trust That's what it is and always was No wrecking ball could knock it down This house was built on higher ground I set each stone and I hammered each nail This house is not for sale Where memories live and the dream don't fail This house is not for sale Coming home I'm coming home Coming home I'm coming home (this house is not for sale) Coming home I'm coming home I'm coming home I'm coming home (this house is not for sale)
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Written by: BILLY FALCON, JOHN M SHANKS, JON BON JOVI
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"This House Is Not for Sale" is the lead single from Bon Jovi's thirteenth studio album, which shares the same name. The album was released in November 2016.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached No. 15 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart in the United States. It also charted in several other countries, including Japan and Canada.
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Lyrics and Meanings"This House Is Not for Sale" is said to symbolize Bon Jovi's dedication to their music and the band's unity, drawn from their experiences in the music industry.
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Music VideoThe music video for "This House Is Not for Sale" was directed by Indrani and Markus Klinko. It was released on Youtube in August 2016 and has since gathered millions of views.
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SongwritingThe song was written by Jon Bon Jovi, John Shanks, and Billy Falcon. Shanks also produced the song and the album.
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Lineup ChangesThis album and song mark the first studio album without former lead guitarist Richie Sambora and the first featuring new guitarist Phil X.
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Bon Jovi's CommitmentThe song's central metaphor of a house symbolizes Bon Jovi as a band that is still standing, facing the storms of their career, and refusing to sell out their integrity or commitment to their music.
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Live Performances"This House Is Not for Sale" was performed live for the first time in October 2016 during a private concert at the Palladium in London, and it also became a staple in their setlist for the tours following the album's release.
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Album SuccessDespite mixed reviews, the album "This House Is Not for Sale" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, showing the band's continued popularity and relevance in the music industry.
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Cover ArtThe cover of the "This House Is Not for Sale" album features a black and white image of a six-story Victorian house. This theme was consistent across other singles from the album.
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