Inspiration from my favorite song

Hi Lovelies!

I thought I would talk about one of my favorite songs by one of my all time favorite bands- Bon Jovi.

The lyrics:

"Livin' On A Prayer"

Once upon a time

Not so long ago

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

[Chorus:]

Whooah, we're half way there

Livin' on a prayer

Take my hand and we'll make it - I swear

Livin' on a prayer

Tommy's 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

[Chorus]

We've got to hold on ready or not

You live for the fight when it's all that you've got

[Chrous]

What the song is about and how it inspires me:

This song is about a fictional working class couple, Tommy and Gina, who are struggling to make ends meet and to maintain their relationship. Husby and I have always been able to identify with this song because of what was going on in our lives at the time the song was released. We were going through a particularly difficult time with my parents, living in a low income apartment, working work study jobs, barely had any furniture, and going to school full time. Times were hard and they were lean. However, we made through and our love for each other is strong than ever. In fact, we have been together for 20 years and we have a beautiful little girl that brings us so much joy.

And now for your listening pleasure, Livin' on a Prayer:

 Well, there you have it Lovelies! My favorite song and how it has inspired me through the years.

What is your favorite song and how has it inspired you?

~Angie