Raise Your Hands
Jon Bon Jovi · Slippery When Wet
We’re in a sticky situation – it’s down to me and you
So tell me – is it true… they say there ain’t nobody better
Well now that weÂ’re together
Show me what you can do
YouÂ’re under the gun
Out on the run
Gonna set the night on fire
YouÂ’re out on the run
Under the gun
And playnÂ’ to win
Raise your hands
When you want to let it go
Raise your hands
When you want to let a feeling show
Raise your hands
From New York to Chicago
Raise your hands
From New Jersey to Tokyo
Raise your hands
I – I’ve been out on the front line
Where you go down if you waste time
TheyÂ’ll walk all over you
But I – I ain’t here looking for surrender
IÂ’ll raise the flag if youÂ’ll defend her
ItÂ’s up to you
YouÂ’re under the gun
Out on the run
Gonna set the night on fire
YouÂ’re out on the run
Under the gun
And playnÂ’ to win
Raise your hands
When you want to let it go
Raise your hands
When you want to let a feeling show
Raise your hands
From New York to Chicago
Raise your hands
From New Jersey to Tokyo
Raise your hands
Raise Your Hands
Released on the landmark 1986 album Slippery When Wet, Jon Bon Jovi's 'Raise Your Hands' stands as a defining anthem of the mid-80s rock revival. The track exemplifies the band's signature blend of hard rock and pop sensibilities, featuring a driving rhythm section and Bon Jovi's soaring vocals that became central to their global success. As a key component of the Slippery When Wet catalogue, the song reinforced the band's image as a stadium-ready act capable of delivering high-energy performances. Its enduring popularity highlights the era's shift toward polished, radio-friendly rock while maintaining the raw power characteristic of Bon Jovi's earlier work. The recording remains a staple of their discography, frequently covered and celebrated for its infectious energy and melodic structure.