Roulette
Jon Bon Jovi · Bon Jovi
Bet the black, comes in red
Crimes of passion rule my head
I need you, you want him, dressed to kill
We live in sin
I know the game you play, I know it well
You just keep on playin' when all the bets are down
Roulette - Goin' round in a spin
Caught up in a game you can't win
Roulette - you're just a fantasy
Its everything that you want it to be
Play the numbers one by one
Fire the shot and the damage is done
Restless lovers pay the price
Cheating hearts don't think twice
When you make the rules
No one can slow you down
You just keep 'em waiting
When you're on the prowl
Roulette - Goin' round in a spin
Caught up in a game you can't win
Roulette - you're just a fantasy
Its everything that you want it to be
Backdoor runner got away this time
Leaves her mark at the scene of the crime
Nothing matters no faces no names
You're just a number, its all the same
You just love to play the game
I know the game you play, I know it well
You just keep on playin' when all the bets are down
Roulette - Goin' round in a spin
Caught up in a game you can't win
Roulette - you're just a fantasy
Its everything that you want it to be
Crimes of passion rule my head
I need you, you want him, dressed to kill
We live in sin
I know the game you play, I know it well
You just keep on playin' when all the bets are down
Roulette - Goin' round in a spin
Caught up in a game you can't win
Roulette - you're just a fantasy
Its everything that you want it to be
Play the numbers one by one
Fire the shot and the damage is done
Restless lovers pay the price
Cheating hearts don't think twice
When you make the rules
No one can slow you down
You just keep 'em waiting
When you're on the prowl
Roulette - Goin' round in a spin
Caught up in a game you can't win
Roulette - you're just a fantasy
Its everything that you want it to be
Backdoor runner got away this time
Leaves her mark at the scene of the crime
Nothing matters no faces no names
You're just a number, its all the same
You just love to play the game
I know the game you play, I know it well
You just keep on playin' when all the bets are down
Roulette - Goin' round in a spin
Caught up in a game you can't win
Roulette - you're just a fantasy
Its everything that you want it to be
Roulette - Jon Bon Jovi
Released on the 1986 album Bon Jovi, "Roulette" stands as a defining track in the band's transition from hard rock to mainstream pop-rock. The song features a driving rhythm and melodic structure that became a staple of the late 80s rock sound, showcasing Jon Bon Jovi's signature vocal style and songwriting approach. As part of the band's growing catalogue during this era, the recording helped solidify their status as a major force in the rock landscape, blending anthemic choruses with the polished production typical of the period. The track remains a recognizable element of their discography, often associated with live performances and radio play that defined their early commercial success.