Tokyo Road
Bon Jovi · 7800 Degrees Fahrenheit [1985]
In a world, they forgot
Lives the heart of me
A part that just won't die
Just a boy, not a man
Sent to war, in a land
They said we'd fight for their freedom
But I felt like a hired hand
Sometimes I have to find my way
Sometimes I have to get away
Take me back to Tokyo Road
Take me back to Tokyo Road
Working hard, for a pass
Got the night, make it last
It was a time to remember
All my life I would never forget
In a bar, breathing smoke
Snorting whiskey, drinking coke
It was a time when no one would die
And there wasn't a care
Sometimes I wish it was that way
Cause sometimes I have to get away
Take me back to Tokyo Road
Take me back to Tokyo Road
Take me back to Tokyo Road
Take me back to Tokyo Road
This guy turns me around and he's pointing up the stairs
I found myself in her doorway but there wasn't anybody there
She walked in the room with nothing on but a red light
And with a smile she got so close to me.
She whispered something 'bout midnight
You know I didn't understand a word she said
But it felt so good
She knew that I didn't have any money
But baby I knew she would...
Take me back to Tokyo Road
Take me back to Tokyo Road
Tokyo Road
Released on the 1985 album 7800 Degrees Fahrenheit, "Tokyo Road" stands as a pivotal track in Bon Jovi's early discography. The song exemplifies the band's transition from hard rock to a more polished, radio-friendly sound that would define their mainstream success in the late 1980s. Written during a period of creative experimentation, the recording features the band's signature blend of driving rhythms and melodic hooks, showcasing the songwriting talents of Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora. While often overshadowed by later hits like "Livin' on a Prayer," this track remains a significant piece of their early catalog, reflecting the evolving musical landscape of the mid-1980s and the group's growing influence in the rock genre.