10 Songs You Didn't Know Were Sequels
8. The "Livin On A Prayer" Misfits Return - It's My Life
"It's My Life" was a real watershed moment for Bon Jovi in the early 2000's. With the band coming dangerously close to sounding like 80's has-beens, this tune became a worldwide smash and revitalized the band for a whole new generation of fans. While it's a testament to the band's songwriting prowess, the return of some familiar faces helped keep the song connected to their roots.
The core of the song seems to be about taking control of your own destiny regardless of what stumbling blocks stand in front of you. It's pretty easy to get lost in the heart-pounding chorus and dizzying talkbox effects, but the protagonist of the song is being driven by something other than just his personal ambitions. When trying to find inspiration for his own journey, he looks to the relentless spirit of the working class couple Tommy and Gina.
For any Bon Jovi fan, those names refer to the couple that we have related with on the band's earlier hit "Livin on a Prayer." Their determination seems to have paid off in the long run, as it has gone on to inspire legions of kids to not back down on their dreams. With "Livin on a Prayer" leaving us in the middle of the action, it's nice to hear that these misfits got a happy ending in some form.