Hey God

Bon Jovi

About Hey God

"Hey God" is a song from Bon Jovi's 1995 album These Days. Although it did not chart in the United States, it became a moderate hit in Canada, Finland, Iceland, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.


Year:
1995
6:20
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Hey God, I'm just a little man
I got a wife and family
I almost lost my house
I bought into the dream
We're barely holdin' on and I'm in way too deep
We're two paychecks away from livin' out on the street

She's a workin' single mom
Like a saint she don't complain
She never says a word but she thinks that she's to blame
Her son just got convicted
He blew some cop away
She did her best to raise him but the world got in the way

Hey God
Tell me what the hell is goin' on
It seems like all the good shit's gone
It keeps on gettin' harder hangin' on
But hey hey hey hey God
There's nights you know I want to scream
These days you're even harder to believe
I know how busy you must be
But hey hey hey hey God
Do you ever think about me

Born into the ghetto, 1991
Just a happy child playin' beneath the summer sun
A vacant lot's his playground
By 12 he's got a gun
The odds are bet against him 
Junior don't make 21

Hey God
Tell me what the hell is goin' on
It seems like all the good shit's gone
It keeps on gettin' harder hangin' on
But hey hey hey hey God
There's nights you know I want to scream
These days you're even harder to believe
I know how busy you must be
But hey hey hey hey God
Do you ever think about me

I get down on my knees
I'm gonna try this thing your way
I seen a dyin' man to proud to beg
Spit on his own grave
Was he too gone to save
Or did you even know his name
Are you the one to blame
I got something to say

Hey God
Tell me what the hell is goin' on
It seems like all the good shit's gone
It keeps on gettin' harder hangin' on
But hey hey hey hey God
There's nights you know I want to scream
These days you're even harder to believe
I know how busy you must be
But hey hey hey hey God
Do you ever think about me

Do you ever think about me

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Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. Formed in 1983, Bon Jovi consists of lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi (John Francis Bongiovi, Jr.), guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, and bassist Alec John Such. The band's lineup has remained mostly static during their history, the exceptions being Alec John Such in 1994, and Richie Sambora in 2013. The band is credited with bridging the gap between heavy metal and pop with style and ease. more »

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Written by: RICHARD SAMBORA, JON BON JOVI

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Album Information
"Hey God" is a song by the famous American rock band, Bon Jovi. The song was part of the album "These Days" which was released on June 27, 1995.
Song Composition
Like most Bon Jovi songs, the lead vocalist Jon Bon Jovi and guitarist Richie Sambora wrote this song.
Inspirational Themes
The song carries strong themes about questioning one's circumstances and exploring spiritual doubts, reflecting the overall darker tone of the album "These Days".
Social Commentary
"Hey God" addresses issues of poverty and societal marginalization, thus serving as a form of social commentary.
Chart Performance
Although "Hey God" was not released as a single in the U.S., it managed to reach #13 on the UK Singles Chart and #17 on the Dutch Top 40.
Live Performances
Despite not being one of the band's biggest hits, "Hey God" is a fan-favorite and is often performed live. The band played the song on their "These Days" and "Crush" tours.
Unique Sound
This song alongside the rest of the "These Days" album carries more of a bluesy, rock sound - a departure from the band's previous hard rock albums.
Music Video
The video for the song was filmed in black and white, which correlates with the darker nature of the song.
International Sales
"These Days," the album containing "Hey God," was very successful on international charts. It hit No. 1 in the UK Albums Chart and remained there for four weeks.
Album Success
Despite the somber tone of "Hey God" and other songs, These Days was one of Bon Jovi's best selling albums, with over 21 million copies sold worldwide.

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