Bad Medicine Lyrics – Bon Jovi
Bad Medicine Song Lyrics
[Chorus: Jon Bon Jovi]
Your love is like bad medicine
Bad medicine is what I need
Oh-oh-oh, shake it up, just like bad medicine
There ain't no doctor that can cure my disease
(Bad medicine)
[Verse 1: Jon Bon Jovi]
I ain't got a fever got a permanent disease
It'll take more than a doctor to prescribe a remedy
I got lots of money but it isn't what I need
Gonna take more than a shot to get this poison out of me
And I got all the symptoms count them, one, two, three
[Pre-Chorus: Jon Bon Jovi]
First you need (That's what you get for falling in love)
Then you bleed (You get a little but it's never enough)
On your knees (That's what you get for falling in love)
And now this boy's addicted cause your kiss is the drug
[Chorus: Jon Bon Jovi]
Oh-oh-oh, your love is like bad medicine
Bad medicine is what I need
Oh-oh-oh, shake it up, just like bad medicine
There ain't no doctor that can cure my disease
(Bad, bad medicine)
[Verse 2: Jon Bon Jovi]
I don't need no needle to be giving me a thrill
And I don't need no anesthesia or a nurse to bring a pill
I got a dirty down addiction, it doesn't leave a track
I've got a jones for your affection like a monkey on my back
There ain't no paramedic gonna save this heart attack
[Pre-Chorus: Jon Bon Jovi]
When you need (That's what you get for falling in love)
Then you bleed (You get a little but it's never enough)
On your knees (That's what you get for falling in love)
Now this boy is addicted and your kiss is the drug
[Chorus: Jon Bon Jovi]
Oh-oh-oh, your love is like bad medicine
Bad medicine is what I need
Oh-oh-oh, shake it up, just like bad medicine
So let's play doctor, baby, cure my disease
(Bad, bad medicine) That's what I want
(Bad, bad medicine) That's what I need
[Verse 3: Jon Bon Jovi]
I need a respirator cause I'm running out of breath
You're an all night generator wrapped in stockings and a dress
When you find your medicine you take what you can get
'Cause if there's something better baby
Well they haven't found it yet
[Chorus: Jon Bon Jovi]
Oh-oh-oh, your love is like bad medicine
Bad medicine is what I need
Oh-oh-oh, shake it up, just like bad medicine
There ain't no doctor that can cure my disease
Your love, bad medicine
Bad medicine is what I need
Oh-oh-oh, shake it up, just like bad medicine
Your love's the potion that can cure my disease
Bad, bad medicine is what I want
Bad, bad medicine (I gotta, I gotta, I gotta, I gotta)
[Breakdown: Jon Bon Jovi]
I gotta, I gotta
I gotta do it again, wait a minute, wait a minute
Hold on
I'm not done
One more time
With feeling
Come on
Help me out now
[Chorus: Jon Bon Jovi]
Your love is like bad medicine
Bad medicine is what I need
Oh-oh-oh, shake it up just like bad medicine
You got the potion that can cure my disease
Your love, bad medicine
Your kiss is what I need
Your love, bad medicine
Bad Medicine Lyrics Explained
"Bad Medicine" by Bon Jovi revolves around the theme of love being both a potent and addictive force. The lyrics use medical metaphors to describe the intensity of the singer's romantic feelings, portraying love as a remedy, a disease, and even a drug. The central idea is that despite the complications and challenges love may bring, the singer craves it like medicine, emphasizing its transformative and irresistible nature.
[Verse 1]
The opening verse sets the tone, portraying the singer as someone afflicted with a permanent disease that cannot be cured by traditional means. Despite possessing material wealth, the lyrics suggest that the singer's ailment requires more than just superficial remedies. The symptoms of the "disease" are vividly described, creating an image of a person deeply affected by the intensity of their emotions.
[Pre-Chorus]
The pre-chorus delves into the consequences of falling in love, presenting a series of actions and reactions. The mention of bleeding and being on one's knees suggests vulnerability and sacrifice associated with love. The line "this boy's addicted cause your kiss is the drug" reinforces the idea of love as a powerful, intoxicating force that one cannot easily break free from.
[Chorus]
The chorus likens love to "bad medicine," stating that it is what the singer needs. The repetition of the phrase emphasizes the inescapable and necessary nature of this love, even though it may bring challenges and complications. The idea that there's no doctor who can cure the singer's disease reinforces the unique and irreplaceable nature of the love in question.
[Verse 2]
The second verse continues the medical metaphor, rejecting traditional remedies like needles or anesthesia. The lyrics convey a raw and unfiltered addiction to the person the singer loves, describing it as a monkey on their back. The paramedic reference reinforces the idea that conventional help is ineffective when it comes to matters of the heart.
[Bridge]
The bridge introduces the concept of playing doctor and curing the disease, suggesting a willingness to embrace the challenges of love. The mention of a respirator, generator, and a potion creates a vivid imagery of the intensity and vitality of the relationship, portraying it as a life-sustaining force.
[Breakdown]
The breakdown section adds a playful and energetic element to the song, emphasizing the urgency and passion in the singer's plea. The repetition of "I gotta do it again" and the call for help suggest a desire for the listener's involvement and participation.
[Chorus]
The final chorus reinforces the idea that the love in question is both bad medicine and a potent potion that can cure the singer's disease. The repeated emphasis on the necessity of the love and the affirmation that it's what the singer needs concludes the song on a powerful note.
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Cast & Crew
- Album
- Bon Jovi (Singles)
- Artist / Band
- Producer(s)
- Bruce Fairbairn
- Writter(s)
- Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora & Desmond Child
- Released On
- September 3, 1988
Bon Jovi (Singles) Songs
- 1.Always
- 2.Bad Medicine
- 3.Bed of Roses
- 4.Christmas Isn’t Christmas
- 5.It’s My Life
- 6.I’ll Be There for You
- 7.Legendary
- 8.Livin’ on a Prayer
- 9.Runaway
- 10.Wanted Dead or Alive
- 11.You Give Love a Bad Name
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FAQs & Knowledge
Who is the singer of "Bad Medicine" song?
"Bad Medicine" song is sung by Bon Jovi.
Who is the lyrics writer of "Bad Medicine" song?
"Bad Medicine" song lyrics written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora & Desmond Child.
Who is the music producer of "Bad Medicine" song?
"Bad Medicine" song music composed & produced by Bruce Fairbairn.
When was "Bad Medicine" song released?
"Bad Medicine" song was released on September 3, 1988.