Prayer '94

Jon Bon Jovi · Crossroads

Tommy used to work on the docks
Union's been on strike
He's down on his luck...it's tough, so tough
Gina works the diner all day
Working for her man, she brings home her pay
For love - for love

She says: We've got to hold on to what we've got
'Cause it doesn't make a difference
If we make it or not
We've got each other and that's a lot
For love - we'll give it a shot

We're half way there
Livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it - I swear
Livin' on a prayer

Tommy got his six string in hock
Now he's holding in what he used
To make it talk - so tough, it's tough
Gina dreams of running away
When she cries in the night
Tommy whispers: Baby it's okay, someday

We've got to hold on to what we've got
'Cause it doesn't make a difference
If we make it or not
We've got each other and that's a lot
For love - we'll give it a shot

We're half way there
Livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it - I swear
Livin' on a prayer

We've got to hold on ready or not
You live for the fight when it's all that you've got

We're half way there
Livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it - I swear
Livin' on a prayer

Prayer '94

Jon Bon Jovi's 'Prayer '94' stands as a defining anthem from the 1994 album Crossroads, capturing the band's signature blend of hard rock and pop sensibilities. Released during a period of heightened commercial success, the track exemplifies the polished production and melodic structures that characterized the mid-90s rock landscape. As a staple of Bon Jovi's discography, the song has become an enduring symbol of the era, frequently featured in live performances and television broadcasts. Its enduring popularity reflects the band's ability to craft anthems that resonate across generations, solidifying their status as one of the most influential rock acts of the decade.