Blaze Of Glory Lyrics
Jon Bon Jovi
Lyrics
I wake up in the morning
And I raise my weary head
I got an old coat for a pillow
And the earth was last night's bed
I don't know where I'm goin'
Only God knows where I've been
I'm a devil on the run
A six gun lover
A candle in the wind, yeah
You're brought into this world
But they say you're born in sin
Well at least they've given 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 colt in your stable
I'm what Cain was to Able
Mister catch me if you can
I'm goin' down in a blaze of glory
Take me now but know the truth
I'm goin' down 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 known love
And what it's like to sing songs in the rain
Well, I've seen love come
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
But I'm going down in a blaze of glory
Lord, I never drew first
But I drew first blood
I'm a devil's son
Call me young gun
Yeah ...
Each night I go to bed
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
No, I ain't lookin' for forgiveness
But before I'm six foot deep
Lord, I got to ask a favor
And I'll hope you'll understand
'Cause I've lived life to the fullest
Let this boy die like a man
Starin' down the bullet
Let me make my final stand
Shot down in a blaze of glory
Take me now but know the truth
I'm going down 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
I'm the young gun
Young gun, yea eee yea
Young gun
Song & Lyrics Facts
Jon Bon Jovi's Blaze of Glory is a classic rock anthem released in 1990. The song was written by Jon Bon Jovi and co-written with guitarist Richie Sambora, and appears on the soundtrack to the movie Young Guns II.
It peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Jon Bon Jovi's only solo number one hit. The lyrics tell the story of an outlaw who knows his time is up and he will soon face justice or death. The song has been covered by many artists since its release, including country singer Blake Shelton. The song won a Golden Globe for Best Original Song in 1991, as well as an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song.