Just Older Lyrics
Bon Jovi
Lyrics
Hey, man, it's been a while
Do you remember me?
When I hit the streets I was 17
A little wild, a little green
I've been up and down and in between
After all these years
Can you believe I'm still chasing that dream
But I ain't looking over my shoulder
I like the bed I'm sleeping in
It's just like me, it's broken in
It's not old -- just older
Like a favorite pair of torn blue jeans
This skin I'm in it's alright with me
It's not old -- just older
It's good to see your face
You ain't no worse for wear
Breathing that California air
When we took on the world
When we were young and brave
We got secrets that we'll take to the grave
And we're standing here shoulder to shoulder
I like the bed I'm sleeping in
It's just like me, it's broken in
It's not old -- just older
Like a favorite pair of torn blue jeans
This skin I'm in it's alright with me
It's not old -- just older
I'm not old enough to sing the blues
But I wore the holes in the soles of these shoes
You can roll the dice 'til they call your bluff
But you can't win until you're not afraid to lose
Well, I look in the mirror
I don't hate what I see
There's a few more lines staring back at me
The nights have grown a little colder
Hey man, I gotta run
Now you take care
If you see coach T. Tell him I cut my hair
It's been all these years
Can you believe I'm still chasing dreams
But I ain't looking over my shoulder
I like the bed I'm sleeping in
It's just like me, it's broken in
It's not old -- just older
Like a favorite pair of torn blue jeans
This skin I'm in it's alright with me
It' s not old -- just older
Song & Lyrics Facts
Bon Jovi's "Just Older" is a rock song from their 2000 album Crush. The single was released on May 15, 2000 and written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and Max Martin.
It reached number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. The band members performing on this track are Jon Bon Jovi (vocals, guitar), Richie Sambora (guitar, backing vocals), David Bryan (keyboards), Tico Torres (drums) and Hugh McDonald (bass). Lyrically, the song speaks of age and wisdom with lines such as “I’m just older, not wiser, I still make the same mistakes.” This song has become one of the most beloved songs among fans and is often played at live shows.