Who Said It Would Last Forever?
Jon Bon Jovi · John Bongiovi: The Powerstation Years (1980-1983)
It's time you realized
The promises they never meant to keep
They're nothing more than lies
You can come to me with your problems
How he turned you on with his lines
There ain't no use in pretending
'Cause you know love is blind
Who hurt you this time
You're laying your heart on the line
Who said it would last forever
And he'd never break your heart
You should have known better
Lovers sometimes part
So baby stop crying
And wipe those teardrops from your eyes
It's time to get back on your feet again
Life's full of alibis
If I've told you once (once), I've told you twice (twice),
Said it a thousand times before
But you're so young and too innocent
You keep on coming back for more
Who hurt you this time
When you lay your heart on the line
Who said it would last forever
And he'd never break your heart
You should have known better
Cause lovers sometimes part
So hold your head up high
It's lonely in the dark
Let someone else try to mend your broken heart
To make a brand new start of things
And I would give you everything that you were missing
Who said it would last forever
And he'd never break your heart
You should have known better
Lovers sometimes part
Who said it would last forever
And he'd never break your heart
You should have known better
Lovers sometimes part
Who said it would last forever
Who said it would last forever
Who said it would last forever
Who Said It Would Last Forever?
Jon Bon Jovi's "Who Said It Would Last Forever?" stands as a defining track from his early Power Station era, recorded during the late 1980s. The song showcases the band's signature blend of hard rock and new wave, characterized by Bon Jovi's distinctive vocal delivery and the group's polished, anthemic sound. Released alongside hits like "It's My Life" and "Never Say Goodbye," the recording captures the transitional period in the artist's career before the massive commercial success of "Slippery When Wet." Its enduring appeal lies in its catchy melody and themes of resilience, cementing its place in the rock canon and influencing countless subsequent artists who adopted the power-pop rock style of the mid-to-late 1980s.