Livin On A Prayer Analysis

How many songs define working class that not only means manual labor but putting another type of effort? According to Dave Paulson The Tennessean, Bon Jovi started in a band in 1983, the song “livin on a prayer” was number 1 hit and became the band signature song in 1986.The song called, “Livin on a Prayer” by, Bon Jovi was released in 1986 he supports the working class and characterize it as a struggle and hope; however, the upbeat move mental choice of music gives inspiration with sorrowful lyrics.
Throughout the song, Bon Jovi supports the working class and sings about a couple who names are Gina and Tommy, he points and their struggles. Bon Jovi supports working class by saying, “it’s tough, so tough” (Bon Jovi). He defines working class …show more content…
This shows they have hope to continue on, and the money does not matter because they have love that makes their relationship stronger it stronger. In “Livin on a Prayer”, (Bon Jovi). The meaning is hope, and living each day under God’s will to help them overcome their situations. The words “Livin on a Prayer” show inspiration to keep them together and never lose hope.
The lyrics show a struggle that happens every day; however, the choice of rhythm is live and motivational along with the words. In the beginning, the drums make the song live by the high notes of the piano. Because of the drums and piano, it gives an impression of going to be exciting, but the song tell a different story. Tommy says, “Woah, we're half way there Woah, livin' on a prayer Take my hand, we'll make it I swear Woah, livin' on a prayer” (Bon Jovi). In this section, Bon Jovi, voice and instruments start to get louder, and it starts to sound motivational to what they’re going through.. The rhythm made sense with the lyrics because it was a battle of Tommy and Gina, but they never gave