Blaze of Glory
Bon Jovi
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I wake up in the morning And I raise my weary head I've got an old coat for a pillow And the earth was last night's bed I don't know where I'm going Only God knows where I've been I'm a devil on the run A six gun lover A candle in the wind When you're brought into this world They say you're born in sin Well at least they gave me something I didn't have to steal or have to win Well they tell me that I'm wanted Yeah, I'm a wanted man I'm a colt in your stable I'm what Cain was to Abel Mister catch me if you can I'm going out in a blaze of glory Take me now but know the truth I'm going out in a blaze of glory Lord I never drew first But I drew first blood I'm no one's son Call me young gun You ask about my conscience And I offer you my soul You ask if I'll grow to be a wise man Well I ask if I'll grow old You ask me if I've known love And what it's like to sing songs in the rain Well, I've seen love come And I've seen it shot down I've seen it die in vain Shot down in a blaze of glory Take me now but know the truth 'Cause I'm going down in a blaze of glory Lord I never drew first But I drew first blood I'm the devil's son Call me young gun Each night I go to bed I pray the Lord my soul to keep No I ain't looking for forgiveness But before I'm six foot deep Lord, I got to ask a favor And hope you'll understand 'Cause I've lived life to the fullest Let this boy die like a man Staring down a bullet Let me make my final stand Shot down in a blaze of glory Take me now but know the truth I'm going out in a blaze of glory Lord I never drew first But I drew first blood And I'm no one's son Call me young gun I'm a young gun Young gun, yeah yeah yeah Young gun
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Written by: Jon Bon Jovi
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Blaze of Glory" was originally written by Jon Bon Jovi, the lead vocalist of the band Bon Jovi.
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Movie ConnectionThe song was specifically created as the theme song for the 1990 film "Young Guns II". Jon Bon Jovi was approached by his friend Emilio Estevez to help contribute to the movie's soundtrack.
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Hit SongUpon its release in 1990, "Blaze of Glory" quickly made it to number one on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Jon Bon Jovi's biggest solo hits.
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Recognition"Blaze of Glory" was awarded the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song in 1991. It was also nominated for an Academy Award in the same category that year.
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InspirationJon Bon Jovi has stated that the song was written from the perspective of the character Billy The Kid in "Young Guns II". He penned the lyrics in a single night after reading the film's script.
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Album"Blaze of Glory" also serves as the title song of Jon Bon Jovi's debut solo album.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was filmed in the desert of New Mexico, featuring Jon Bon Jovi as well as clips from the film.
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Notable CollaboratorJeff Beck, a well-renowned British rock guitarist, played lead guitar on "Blaze of Glory".
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Unique InstrumentationThe end of the song features sounds of a rattlesnake and whistling wind. It's said that Jon Bon Jovi wanted to accumulate as much western symbolism as possible.
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Live PerformancesAlthough it's a solo song by Jon, "Blaze of Glory" has been performed at several Bon Jovi concerts, and it is continuously held as one of the band's most popular and iconic songs.
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