In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Maybe we're all different but we're still the same
We all got the blood of Eden running through our veins
I know sometimes it's hard for you to see
You're caught between just who you are and who you want to be
If you feel alone and lost and need a friend
Remember every new beginning is some beginning's end
Welcome to wherever you are
This is your life, you made it this far
Welcome, you got to believe
That right here, right now
You're exactly where you're supposed to be
Welcome to wherever you are
When everybody's in and you're left out
And you feel you're drowning in the shadow of a doubt
Everyone's a miracle in their own way
Just listen to yourself, not what other people say
When it's seems you're lost, alone and feeling down
Remember everybody's different, just take a look around
Welcome to wherever you are
This is your life, you made it this far
Welcome, you got to believe
Right here, right now
You're exactly where you're supposed to be
Be who you want to be
Be who you are
Everyone's a hero
Everyone's a star
When you want to give up and your heart's about to break
Remember that you're perfect, God makes no mistakes
Welcome to wherever you are
This is your life, you made it this far
Welcome, you got to believe
Right here, right now
You're exactly where you're supposed to be
And I say welcome
I say welcome
Welcome
We all got the blood of Eden running through our veins
I know sometimes it's hard for you to see
You're caught between just who you are and who you want to be
If you feel alone and lost and need a friend
Remember every new beginning is some beginning's end
Welcome to wherever you are
This is your life, you made it this far
Welcome, you got to believe
That right here, right now
You're exactly where you're supposed to be
Welcome to wherever you are
When everybody's in and you're left out
And you feel you're drowning in the shadow of a doubt
Everyone's a miracle in their own way
Just listen to yourself, not what other people say
When it's seems you're lost, alone and feeling down
Remember everybody's different, just take a look around
Welcome to wherever you are
This is your life, you made it this far
Welcome, you got to believe
Right here, right now
You're exactly where you're supposed to be
Be who you want to be
Be who you are
Everyone's a hero
Everyone's a star
When you want to give up and your heart's about to break
Remember that you're perfect, God makes no mistakes
Welcome to wherever you are
This is your life, you made it this far
Welcome, you got to believe
Right here, right now
You're exactly where you're supposed to be
And I say welcome
I say welcome
Welcome
Lyrics submitted by miss_bonjovi
Welcome to Wherever You Are Lyrics as written by John Shanks Richard Sambora
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Hipgnosis Songs Group
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this song made me a little bit teary when i first heard this... it really hit me. It makes me feel like i fit in... it's hard to fit in during high school, people chop and change every five seconds. this song makes me feel that i don't have to in order to fit in. I'll just be me.
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I was i tears when i first heard this. I piece together all the things iv been through in my life and where i wanna go in the future. I was at my lowest last year, but when i finally got into college, i felt so content with my life and where i wanted to do with my future. This song sums my life so far! Hats of to the band! They've made me what iam today!
Its 100% true for the average highschool kid, when your at the point when your just tired of trying to follow and latch onto to every trend and trying to hold on to departing ones, while also dealing with the "higher-ups" its a song about not giving up "you made it this far"," When you want to give up and your heart's about to break Remember that you're perfect" and to always be proud of yourself.
I also had the experience of seeing bon jovi live at continental airlines arena in dec. amd theres nothing like a live show in NJ from Bon Jovi. its just so electric the entire stadium sang every lyric of every song they did , and sometimes all they had to do was play the first Riff and the crowd finished the song with Jon still singing. its a great experience, you have to see Bon Jovi in new jersey, seeing him anywhere else would be blasphemy lol
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This song makes me cry. Im almost positive that this is our senior song and will play at our graduation. It is awesome.
This song pretty much a summary of my life. Just like everyone else has said. It actually makes you look at your life in a different perspective. If you actually listen to the words. This song gives me goosebumps because every single line is true.
This song soo describes high school..so much so taht my freinds who just graduated used that song for their grand march...it was amazing:P
Hes Trying To say I Think Thats Everyone Has Accomplished Something And Should Be Proud Because Everyone Is Individual.