I think part of the draw to Jovi's music is the concept of true, lifelong friendship. When you meet someone else that understands what it is like to have friends who will go the distance for each other like in Blood on Blood and you share that similar concept of friendship. I've met lots of people that are extremely nice, but there are a difference when you almost feel like you've known them forever. The true friendships I've formed from the boards are ones who are there for me through think and thin--not just fair weather friends--and I think that's part of the draw we've seen in the lyrics to the music.

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I can still remember
When I was just a kid
When friends were friends forever
And what you said was what you did

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Well, look at your hand, do you hear what I said.
Can you count on your fingers each of your real friends
I know that I'm lucky, I know I'm right.
Fingers turn into fists, we're here to take on the night.

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A friend of a friend needs a favor
No questions asked, there's not much more to say

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I’ve been waitin' for this scene to end
I don’t need somebody baby, I need a friend

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