August 7, 4:15

Jon Bon Jovi · Jon Bon Jovi: Destination Anywhere

It was another day
A perfect Texas afternoon
A mother and two children
Play the way they always do
As they raced home from the mailbox
A mother and her son
Against a little girl of 6 years old
The independent one

The deputies went door to door
Through all the neighborhood
They said I got some news to tell you folks
IÂ’m afraid it ainÂ’t so good
Somehow something happened
Someone got away
Someone got the answers
For what happened here today
Oh no, oh no, oh no, no, no, no

Tell me it was just a dream – August 7, 4:15
God closed His eyes & the world got mean
August 7, 4:15

Now the people from the papers
And the local TV news
Tried to find the reason
Cop dogs sniffed around for clues
Someone shouted “Hit & Run”
The coroner cried “Foul”
Her blue dress was what she wore
The day they laid her body down
Oh no, oh no, oh no, no, no, no

Tell me it was just a dream – August 7, 4:15
God closed His eyes & the world got mean
August 7, 4:15

I know tonight that thereÂ’s an angel
Up on HeavenÂ’s highest hill
And no one there can hurt you baby
No one ever will
Somewhere someoneÂ’s conscience
Is like a burning bed
The flames are all around you
How you gonna sleep again

Oh no, oh no, oh no, no, no, no

Tell me it was just a dream – August 7, 4:15
God closed His eyes & the world got mean
August 7, 4:15

August 7, 4:15

Jon Bon Jovi's "August 7, 4:15" stands as a defining track from his 1992 album Destination Anywhere, capturing the raw energy and melodic sensibilities that characterized his work during the early 1990s. The song exemplifies the rock genre's evolution in the era, blending hard-hitting rhythms with accessible hooks that became staples of his discography. Recorded during a period of significant commercial success, the track reflects the band's ability to craft anthems that resonated with a broad audience while maintaining their signature sound. It remains a notable song in the catalogue, showcasing the collaborative effort of the group and contributing to the enduring legacy of their music in popular culture.