Letters in Music: "Letter to a Friend"

I am a real fan of Jon Bon Jovi (1962) and his power ballads, soaring guitar riffs and well-crafted melodies. The intimacy and humility of saying "Thank You for Loving Me",  the straightforwardness of "Lay Your Hands On Me", and of course, my all-time favourite that never fails to give me a boost on a gloomy day: "It's My Life".

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I also love the underlying optimism of most of his songs, there's always light at the end of the tunnel, which fits with my philosophy of life too. You are welcome to listen to him discussing this subject in the short video below.

And of course, here's a beautiful song (a lesser-known one too), which is a letter, a declaration of intentions confirming his unconditional support to a friend.

"Letter To A Friend"

I'll be there to hold you by the hand

When you need someone to walk you home

You know that I'll be there to understand

When you call me on the phone

And I'll be there to watch you when you sleep

When you close your eyes at night

And I'll be there to keep your secrets kept

Cross my heart, hope to die, I swear each word is true

There's only one thing I wouldn't do

I'll be there when you need a real friend

I'll be there to listen to your secrets

I'll be there and give you all I've got

I'll be there when you paint your masterpiece

And I'll be right beside your every move

I'll give you my eyes so you can see

And I'll help you to find the things you've lost

When you're busting at the seams

I swear each word is true

There's only one thing I wouldn't do

I ain't gonna love you

I ain't gonna love you

Nobody wants you like I want you

Nobody needs you like I need you

You know I would beg and plead, get down on the knees

I'd do most anything it's true but I ain't gonna love you, I ain't gonna love you

Because I love you

I'll be there to love the things you love

I'll be the one who knows your middle name

Be the only one that you can trust

I'll give you the blood that's in my veins

I swear these words are true

There's only one thing I wouldn't do

I ain't gonna love you

'Cause nobody wants you like I want you

Nobody needs you like I need you

You know I would beg and plead, get down on my knees

Do most anything for you, but I ain't gonna love you, I ain't gonna love you

Because I love you

Because I love you