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Bon Jovi - Always (Official Music Video)

Bon Jovi – Always (Official Music Video)

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1161.5M views 17 years ago

Warm-up Questions

From the title, what kind of video do you expect: a story, a live performance, or both?
What do you think the word "Always" suggests about the message of the song?
What themes do you associate with a rock ballad (for example: love, regret, promises)?

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Bon Jovi – Always (Official Music Video)

Intro + first verse: pain after separation (00:00 – 02:06)

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1. In the first lines, what is "Romeo" described as doing?

He is bleeding, but the blood can’t be seen.
He is celebrating a new relationship.
He is running away from home.

2. What does the singer say has been happening since the person left?

It has been snowing.
It has been raining, and he feels like he is drowning.
The sun has been shining again.

3. How long does the singer say he will be there?

Until tomorrow.
Forever and a day.
Only when it is convenient.

Bon Jovi – Always (Official Music Video)

Memories, regret, and wishing to be the other person (02:06 – 04:06)

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1. What are the pictures the person left behind described as?

A new beginning.
Proof that nothing ever changed.
Memories of a different life.

2. What does the singer admit about himself?

He has never done anything wrong.
He never cared about the relationship.
He has made mistakes and he is just a man.

3. What does the singer say about paying a price?

He refuses to pay any price for love.
He wants the other person to pay the price.
There is no price he won’t pay to say these words.

Bon Jovi – Always (Official Music Video)

One more try + repeated promise and ending (04:06 – 06:06)

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1. What does the singer say about "loaded dice"?

There isn’t any luck in them.
They are a sign to stop trying.
They always bring good luck.

2. What does the singer ask for?

A public apology.
Just one more try.
A lot of money.

3. What does the singer say they will never do?

Fall in love again.
Do it alone.
Remember the past.

Bon Jovi – Always (Official Music Video)

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1. What is the main promise repeated throughout the song?

The singer will forget the person quickly.
The singer will never make mistakes again.
The singer will love the person always.

2. Which feeling is strongest in the lyrics overall?

Regret and longing after a breakup
Excitement about a new job
Boredom with everyday life

3. How does the singer describe love in the chorus?

As something that depends on money
As constant, even until extreme end-of-the-world images
As temporary and uncertain

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Bon Jovi – Always (Official Music Video)

The lyrics use a lot of extreme images (flood, stars, heavens). Why do you think songwriters use exaggeration to express feelings?
Do you think promises like "always" and "forever" are romantic, unrealistic, or both? Explain.
What lines show regret in the song? What lines show hope?
If someone asked for "one more try" after a breakup, what would you need to hear or see before saying yes?

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