Livin' On A Prayer
Love's Resilience: Tommy and Gina's Journey
Lyrics
Once upon a time not so long ago
Referring to a past time, not too distant in the past.
Tommy used to work on the docks, union's been on strike
Tommy used to work at the docks, but the worker's union is on strike, affecting his job.
He's down on his luck, it's tough, so tough
Tommy is experiencing hardship and misfortune; life is challenging.
Gina works the diner all day working for her man
Gina spends her days working at a diner, supporting her partner financially.
She brings home her pay, for love, for love
Gina brings home her earnings out of love for her partner.
She says, we've got to hold on to what we've got
Gina emphasizes the need to preserve what they have as a couple.
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not
It doesn't matter if they succeed or fail; having each other is significant.
We've got each other and that's a lot for love
Having each other means a lot; their love is valuable.
We'll give it a shot
They are willing to try and make things work despite difficulties.
Woah, we're half way there
Expressing they are midway through a challenging situation.
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Describes the hardship they are enduring while trying to survive.
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Tommy promises to support Gina, symbolized by offering his hand.
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Reiterating the struggle of living in difficult circumstances.
Tommy's got his six-string in hock
Tommy pawned his guitar to manage financially.
Now he's holding in what he used to make it talk
Now, he holds onto the guitar that used to express his feelings.
So tough, it's tough
Reiterating the toughness of their situation.
Gina dreams of running away
Gina dreams of escaping their challenging life.
When she cries in the night, Tommy whispers
Tommy consoles Gina when she feels upset.
Baby, it's okay, someday
Assuring Gina that things will get better in the future.
We've got to hold on to what we've got
Emphasizing the importance of preserving what they have.
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not
Reiterating that their success doesn't matter as long as they have each other.
We've got each other and that's a lot for love
Having each other is significant and valuable.
We'll give it a shot
Expressing willingness to make an effort despite challenges.
Woah, we're half way there
They are halfway through their struggle.
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Describing their challenging situation of barely getting by.
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Tommy reassures Gina of their future together.
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Reiterating the difficulty of their circumstances.
Livin' on a prayer
Repeating the phrase to emphasize their situation.
Oh, we've got to hold on, ready or not
They must hold on, whether they are prepared or not.
You live for the fight when it's all that you've got
Encouragement to keep fighting even when it's the only option.
Woah, we're half way there
They're halfway through their difficulties.
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Reiterating the struggle of living on the edge.
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Tommy's assurance of making it through their hardships.
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Reiterating their challenging living conditions.
Woah, we're half way there
They've reached halfway through their tough situation.
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Emphasizing the difficulty of their circumstances.
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Tommy's promise to support Gina through their tough times.
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Reiterating their challenging situation.
Woah, we're half way there
They're midway through their challenging situation.
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Describing their challenging existence.
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Tommy's reassurance of overcoming their difficulties together.
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Reiterating the struggle of living in difficult circumstances.
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