Hello again, it’s you and me
Kinda always like it used to be
Sipping wine, killing time
Tryna to solve life’s mysteries
How’s your life? It’s been a while
God it’s good to see you smile
I see you reaching for your keys
Looking for a reason not to leave
If you don’t know if you should stay
If you don’t say what’s on your mind
Baby just breathe
There’s no where else tonight we should be
You wanna make a memory
I dug up this old photograph
Look at all that hair we had
It’s bittersweet to hear you laugh
Your phone is ringing, I don’t wanna ask
If you go now, I’ll understand
If you stay, hey, I got a plan
You wanna make a memory?
You wanna steal a piece of time?
You could sing a melody to me
And I could write a couple lines
You wanna make a memory
If you don’t know if you should stay
And you don’t say what’s on your mind
Baby just breathe
There’s no where else tonight we should be-
(We shouldn’t be) we should be
You wanna make a memory?
You wanna steal a piece of time?
You can sing the melody to me
And I could write a couple lines
You wanna make a memory
You wanna make a memory
Rekindling Old Connections
In “(You Want To) Make A Memory,” Bon Jovi captures the tender, bittersweet essence of reconnecting with someone from the past. The lyrics paint a picture of two people sharing a quiet moment, filled with nostalgia and unspoken emotions. There’s a sense of vulnerability as they reminisce, sip wine, and rediscover their shared history. The invitation to “make a memory” is both a yearning for closeness and an acknowledgment of the fleeting nature of time. The song delicately balances hope, regret, and the possibility of new beginnings, making it relatable for anyone who’s revisited an old connection and wondered what might still be possible.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Desmond Child
Release Year: 2007
Label: Island Records