These Days
Jon Bon Jovi · These Days
Trying to keep myself out of the rain
Saw a vagabond king wear a styrofoam crown
Wondered if I might end up the same
There's a man out on the corner, singing old songs about change
Everybody got their cross to bare, these days
She came looking for some shelter with a suitcase full of dreams
To a motel room on the boulevard
I guess she's trying to be James Dean
She's seen all the disciples and all the wanna be's
No one wants to be themselves these days
Still there's nothing to hold on to but these days
These days - the stars seem out of reach
These days - there ain't a ladder on these streets
These days - are fast, love don't last in this graceless age
There ain't anybody left but us these days
Jimmy shoes busted both his legs, trying to learn to fly
From a second story window, he just jumped and closed his eyes
His mamma said he was crazy - he said mamma "I've got to try"
Don't you know that all my heroes died
And I guess I'd rather die than fade away
These days - the stars seem out of reach
But these days - there ain't a ladder on the streets
These days - are fast, nothing lasts in this graceless age
Even innocence has caught the midnight train
And there ain't anybody left but but us these days
I know Rome's still burning
Though the times have changed
This world keeps turning round and round and round and round
These days
These days - the stars seem out of reach
But these days - there ain't a ladder on the streets
These days - are fast, nothing lasts in this graceless age
Even innocence has caught the midnight train
And there ain't anybody left but but us these days
These days - the stars seem out of reach
These days - there ain't a ladder on the streets
These days - are fast, nothing lasts in this graceless age
There ain't no time to waste
There ain't anybody left to take the blame
And there ain't anybody left but but us these days
There ain't anybody left but but us these days
These Days - Jon Bon Jovi
Released on the 1993 album These Days, Jon Bon Jovi's 'These Days' stands as a defining track of his mid-career resurgence. The song blends hard rock with pop sensibilities, showcasing Bon Jovi's signature vocal power and songwriting ability during a period where he solidified his status as a global rock icon. Produced by the band's longtime collaborator David Bryan, the recording features a driving rhythm section that supports the anthemic chorus, making it a staple of live performances and radio rotations. The track reflects the polished yet gritty sound characteristic of the early 1990s rock landscape, capturing the energy of a band at the height of its commercial success. It remains a key part of the artist's discography, often performed alongside hits like 'It's My Life' and 'Slippery When Wet' to celebrate their enduring legacy in modern rock music.