While often played at weddings as a romantic anthem, Jon Bon Jovi has described the song's narrator as "sick" and "practically a stalker". The lyrics reflect a man drowning in regret, unable to let go of a woman he has lost due to his own mistakes. Key themes include:
The video reached the milestone of on YouTube in March 2024, making it the band's third video to join the "Billion Views Club". Bon Jovi - Always
Phrases like "this Romeo is bleeding" and "I've made mistakes" highlight the narrator's guilt and vulnerability. Iconic Music Video While often played at weddings as a romantic