All those big words (where is my dictionary) I think Bon Jovi songs mean what people want them to mean, BOR may have 2 completely different meanings to 2 different listeners. For me Bed of Roses simply epitimises guilt and confusion.

I also think Bed of Roses is more of a deeper soul searching song than Always, but I like them both. But if I had to choose one, it would be Bed of Roses.