englishRock

Wanted Dead or Alive Lyrics

19 views • Published on Oct 3, 2026

Wanted Dead or Alive Lyrics

It's all the same, only the names will change Everyday it seems we're wasting away Another place where the faces are so cold I'd drive all night Just to get back home I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride I'm wanted dead or alive Wanted dead or alive Sometimes I sleep, sometimes it's not for days And people I meet always go their separate ways Sometimes you tell the day By the bottle that you drink And times when you're all alone all you do is think I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride I'm wanted dead or alive Wanted dead or alive I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride I'm wanted dead or alive Wanted dead or alive I walk these streets, a loaded six string on my back I play for keeps, 'cause I might not make it back I been everywhere, still I'm standing tall I've seen a million faces And I've rocked them all I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride I'm wanted dead or alive Cause I'm a cowboy, I got the night on my side And I'm wanted (wanted), dead or alive And I ride (and I ride), dead or alive I still drive (I still drive), dead or alive Dead or alive Dead or alive Dead or alive Dead or alive

Meaning of Wanted Dead or Alive

“Wanted Dead or Alive” embodies a weary soul’s relentless pursuit of freedom and escape from a monotonous, isolating existence. The lyrics paint a picture of a solitary figure – the “cowboy on a steel horse” – constantly moving, always wanted by something, whether it's danger or simply the weight of his own regrets. He drifts through life, marked by fleeting encounters and self-destructive habits fueled by loneliness and a desperate need to keep riding forward. The repeated declaration, "Wanted dead or alive," isn’t just about physical peril; it represents the character's yearning for liberation from a stagnant reality and the constant threat of his own internal demons. Bon Jovi’s powerful delivery conveys a raw emotion of defiance, resilience, and ultimately, a tragic acceptance of a life lived on the edge, forever seeking something – or running from it – with an unwavering spirit.

Tags:

wanted dead or alive lyricsbon jovi lyricswanted dead or alive bon jovi lyricsbon jovi songs

Wanted Dead or Alive Lyrics