Real Life

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About Real Life

"Real Life" is a single by American rock band Bon Jovi, released in 1999. It is taken from the soundtrack of the film EDtv. A remix of the song is also present on the 100,000,000 Bon Jovi Fans Can't Be Wrong boxset. It reached the top 40 on the Radio & Records Airplay chart. At the time he was an unofficial member of the band this marked the only time that bassist Hugh McDonald is featured a Bon Jovi release's artwork until his promotion to being official member, when he was featured on the artwork for the band's 2016 single "This House Is Not for Sale".  


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I wish that life was like it is in the movies 
Cause the hero always gets his way 
No matter how hard it gets on that dark, lonely road 
At the end he's got a smile on his face 
But when they threw me out to the lions 
No one saved me as I fell from your grace 
And no one wrote me new lines for what I said wrong 
And what I did wrong I could not erase 

This is real life, this is real love 
This is real pain, that much I'm sure of 
These are real tears, these are real fears inside that I can't 
Hide 

I wish that I could be a white knight in armor 
With an army just to bring you back home 
But I'll admit I'm scared of dialing your number 
And someone else is gonna answer the phone 
Why can't it be like it is on TV 
When the orchestra plays and you come back to me 

This is real life, this is real love 
This is real pain that much I'm sure of 
These are real tears, these are real fears inside that I can't 
Hide 
This is real life, this is real love 
These are real wounds that I'm bleeding from 
And I realize this is real 

I always thought that our love was a story book tale 
God knows that I'd never dream in the end it would fail 

Cause this is real life, this is real love 
This is real pain that much I'm sure of 
These are real tears, these are real fears inside that I can't 
Hide 
This is real life, this is real love 
These are real wounds that I'm bleeding from 
And I realize this is real 
This is real life, this is real love 
This is real pain, that much I'm sure of

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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: DESMOND CHILD, JON BON JOVI

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Song Release
The song "Real Life" by Bon Jovi was released on May 31, 1999.
Album Inclusion
Despite its release as a single, "Real Life" was not initially included on any of Bon Jovi's studio albums. It later featured on Bon Jovi's compilation album titled "100,000,000 Bon Jovi Fans Can't Be Wrong" released in 2004.
Song Theme
The song revolves around the themes of reality, trials, and tribulations faced in everyday life.
Music Video
The music video for "Real Life" reflects its theme and shows various people living their everyday life while the band plays.
Chart Performance
In the United States, the song performed moderately well, peaking at number 38 on the Billboard Adult Top 40 chart.
Movie Connection
"Real Life" was originally written for and featured in the movie soundtrack of "EDtv", a 1999 American satirical comedy film directed by Ron Howard.
Band Members
The song was performed by Bon Jovi, an American rock band formed in 1983. The members include Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, David Bryan, and Tico Torres.
Songwriters
"Real Life" was written by band members Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora along with songwriter Desmond Child.
Record Label
The song was released under the record label of Mercury Records and Island Records.
Song Duration
The overall duration of the song is 3 minutes and 53 seconds.
Single Details
The single was released as both a digital download and a physical CD single.
Bon Jovi's Evolution
By the time "Real Life" was released in 1999, Bon Jovi's sound had evolved from their iconic '80s glam metal style into a more mature, adult contemporary style. This song represents that shift in their musical direction.

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