She says, we’ve got to hold on to what we’ve got
It doesn’t make a difference if we make it or not
We’ve got each other and that’s a lot for love
We’ll give it a shot
If you are a fan of 80’s Glam Metal – or prefer the New Jersey superstar not named Bruce Springsteen or Billy Joel – you know the next line:
Woah, we’re halfway there
Woah, livin’ on a prayer
Take my hand, we’ll make it I swear
Woah, livin’ on a prayer
The star-crossed lovers of Bon Jovi’s stadium rock staple were facing dire times. Tommy isn’t getting paid because the union is on strike. Gina dreams of running away and cries in the night.
While it isn’t clear how the story ends, the song provides hope they made it. A year ago, hope was a long shot. Six months ago, hope gave way to promise. Recently, promise stepped aside for good health.
You live for the fight when it’s all that you’ve got
Here’s to having made it through our darkest days. Here’s to a great second half of 2021. Here’s to answered prayers.
