"Have a Nice Day" is a song by the American hard rock band Bon Jovi. Written, composed and produced by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and John Shanks, "Have a Nice Day" was the first single released from the band's 2005 album of the same name. The overall message of the song can be taken several ways, but reflects an overall theme of both tolerance and defiance, and its title has a discordant effect from its message. Musically, the song features a propulsive blast of power chords, drum beats, and sneering vocals, as well as choruses and hooks similar to Bon Jovi's previous material. It received a positive reception from critics, some of whom praised the song's arrangement and message; both favorable and unfavorable comparisons were made to the band's previous hit "It's My Life".
"Have a Nice Day" was released to radio on 18 July 2005 and as a physical and digital single on 30 August 2005. It peaked in the top ten in eleven different countries, appearing on year-end charts in five of them as well. Although it only peaked at number 53 in the United States on the Billboard Hot 100, "Have a Nice Day" peaked at number six on the Adult Pop Songs chart and at number 38 on both the Pop 100 and Mainstream Rock charts; it also peaked at number 6 on the European Hot 100 chart. "Have a Nice Day" has been certified Gold in both the United States and Australia, signifying sales of 500,000 units in the former and shipments of 35,000 units in the latter. Bon Jovi has performed "Have a Nice Day" live, and included the song on their greatest hits album Greatest Hits, as well as on several of their video albums. The music video for "Have a Nice Day" was designed by ad agency Deutsch as part of a broader ad campaign to promote the album Have a Nice Day, and focuses on what the creative director of Deutsch describes as a 'pissed-off smiley face'.
"Have A Nice Day"
Why, you wanna tell me how to live my life?
Who, are you to tell me if it's black or white?
Mama, can you hear me? Try to understand.
Is innocence the difference between a boy and a man?
My daddy lived the lie, that's just the price that he paid
Sacrificed his life, just slavin' away.
Ohhh, if there's one thing I hang onto,
That gets me through the night.
I ain't gonna do what I don't want to,
I'm gonna live my life.
Shining like a diamond, rolling with the dice,
Standing on the ledge, I show the wind how to fly.
When the world gets in my face,
I say, Have A Nice Day.
Have A Nice Day
Take a look around you; nothing's what it seems
We're living in the broken home of hopes and dreams,
Let me be the first to shake a helping hand.
Anybody brave enough to take a stand,
I've knocked on every door, on every dead end street,
Looking for forgiveness,
what's left to believe?
Ohhh, if there's one thing I hang onto,
That gets me through the night.
I ain't gonna do what I don't want to,
I'm gonna live my life.
Shining like a diamond, rolling with the dice,
Standing on the ledge, I show the wind how to fly.
When the world gets in my face,
I say, Have A Nice Day.
Have A Nice Day.
[Guitar Solo]
Ohhh, if there's one thing I hang onto,
That gets me through the night.
I ain't gonna do what I don't want to,
I'm gonna live my life.
Shining like a diamond, rolling with the dice,
Standing on the ledge, I show the wind how to fly.
When the world gets in my face,
I say, Have A Nice Day.
Have A Nice Day.
Have A Nice Day.
Have A Nice Day.
Have A Nice Day.
When The world keeps trying, to drag me down,
I gotta raise my hands, I'm gonna stand my ground.
Well I say, Have A Nice Day.
Have A Nice Day
Have A Nice Day
i was a school grad. when i heard this song...and it fell into my soul and never came out....i love this song, everytime when me n my sister want to cheer up we quote "have a nice Day" keeping in mind Jon Bon Jovi and song.
great song for entire life.
What a great song! | Reviewer: M-crazy | 8/8/11
I first heard this song when i played....a game.do u know?this song is the background muzik of the famous game:counter strike volcano.i really love those beat,and also it's meaning...thanks to bon jovi,now i know what to do to keep standing in my life....(sorry for so many mistakes,iam a foreigner!)
In my opinion | Reviewer: Kerrie | 3/23/11
I come home everyday and get picked on... My teachers tell me if its not important enough then dont write it down... D: what kind of teacher does that... But everytime i come home i always listen to Bon Jovi no matter what... He's my IDOL!!!I LOVE HIM!! Im so jelous that my mom, and my aunt get to go see him in concert.
not a rebbelion song | Reviewer: Thatguy | 2/12/10
This song isn't about being a rebel it's about being who YOU want to be. It's to remind you to ignore judgement because 90% of the time people who judge others are wrong. It's about livin' your life your way. Btw Bon Jovi FTW!!!
Bon Jovi | Reviewer: Peter | 4/30/09
It's true that the song rulz ...
But it is true what people say too :)
Have a nice day is a song with ... some kind of special power that has been given to you when you are listening it . It's the same here with me. But the song that I REALLY LOVE IS IT'S MY LIFE. That is the song that can makes you FREE and do WHATEVER you wanna do ;)
HAVE A NICE DAY!!! | Reviewer: Anonymous | 4/24/09
I am a teen and starting to face peer pressure and all that crap... I go home angry as hell from school until I heard this song... Now when people are trying to put me down and stuff... I just think, "Have a nice day!"
Power of Decision | Reviewer: V Schmalz | 3/18/09
Whenever I feel revolted with some kind of tight situation in my life, such as social pressure, listening to this song sorta removes some weight from me... makes me feel free! This song totally rocks, it's what made Bon Jovi one of my fave bands. You really feel the spirit in the song, the instrumental part helps too, that <Am - F - C - G> arrangement (maybe transposed) really gives it some spirit! If you feel bad about something in your life, think about it: how can that just knock you down? You have power of decision, and that power is greater than anything in life if properly used. Another song with similar meaning is "It's My Life". Something to think about...
Have a nice day...yeah! | Reviewer: Meleemaru | 9/10/08
I guess this song is not about rebel stuff.It's more about to be YOU.You dont need people who tell you whats right or wrong,you dont need people who tell when you're cool or not.You are at the best wehen you are yourself.
I think the song is about accepting yourself as you are,TO BE yourself and not like others want to.But this doesnt mean to break rules.
Funky Fresh! | Reviewer: Anonymous | 1/16/08
i think this song is so crazy and awsum that it makes me want to do somthing! i always sing this song while im in the car in sing to the top of mi lungs
Review For Have A Nice Day | Reviewer: Anonymous | 12/13/07
This is such a great song. I think it's best for teens. It Really speaks out to us and its a great song to listen to when ur "POed" at the world. Many teens rebel and this song is a great rebellion song. I think it also fits for other situations. I think it links to peer pressure and drugs and alcohol for teens. People tell you you're not cool if you don't drink or have some smokes. This song inspires them to just flash a smile and say,"Have a nice day!"
I believe musicians are messengers | Reviewer: Travis | 11/20/07
I was new to rock music, my small sister loved it the most and it somehow caught me, the 1st time this song played in her room, i realised i was a sleeping rocker, it awakened me the most as i read the lyrics coz somehow, mom was a little had on my sister, its a secret we share everytime it plays, waht amazes me most is mom forgets to review the lyrics but jigs to the rythm, i like the song otrightly, big up to B J.
hello | Reviewer: david | 11/20/07
have a nice day is one of best songs in the world but ac/dc and other groups are better. have a nice days with it's my life are the best songs of bon jovi
going thru the motions | Reviewer: Alpha | 11/9/07
It's ok by today's standards, but it would've been rated as B Side material back in the Slippery When Wet days
koke | Reviewer: Anonymous | 9/8/07
this song is much more beautiful, this song is mine, my mom control my life and i'm need free live :/ i love this song
have a nice day | Reviewer: peace and love | 8/12/07
the best song in the world, bon jovi, is my boyfriend......
his lyrics and he are beatiful,
xoxoxoxo
"Have a Nice Day" was released to radio on 18 July 2005 and as a physical and digital single on 30 August 2005. It peaked in the top ten in eleven different countries, appearing on year-end charts in five of them as well. Although it only peaked at number 53 in the United States on the Billboard Hot 100, "Have a Nice Day" peaked at number six on the Adult Pop Songs chart and at number 38 on both the Pop 100 and Mainstream Rock charts; it also peaked at number 6 on the European Hot 100 chart. "Have a Nice Day" has been certified Gold in both the United States and Australia, signifying sales of 500,000 units in the former and shipments of 35,000 units in the latter. Bon Jovi has performed "Have a Nice Day" live, and included the song on their greatest hits album Greatest Hits, as well as on several of their video albums. The music video for "Have a Nice Day" was designed by ad agency Deutsch as part of a broader ad campaign to promote the album Have a Nice Day, and focuses on what the creative director of Deutsch describes as a 'pissed-off smiley face'.
"Have A Nice Day"
Why, you wanna tell me how to live my life?
Who, are you to tell me if it's black or white?
Mama, can you hear me? Try to understand.
Is innocence the difference between a boy and a man?
My daddy lived the lie, that's just the price that he paid
Sacrificed his life, just slavin' away.
Ohhh, if there's one thing I hang onto,
That gets me through the night.
I ain't gonna do what I don't want to,
I'm gonna live my life.
Shining like a diamond, rolling with the dice,
Standing on the ledge, I show the wind how to fly.
When the world gets in my face,
I say, Have A Nice Day.
Have A Nice Day
Take a look around you; nothing's what it seems
We're living in the broken home of hopes and dreams,
Let me be the first to shake a helping hand.
Anybody brave enough to take a stand,
I've knocked on every door, on every dead end street,
Looking for forgiveness,
what's left to believe?
Ohhh, if there's one thing I hang onto,
That gets me through the night.
I ain't gonna do what I don't want to,
I'm gonna live my life.
Shining like a diamond, rolling with the dice,
Standing on the ledge, I show the wind how to fly.
When the world gets in my face,
I say, Have A Nice Day.
Have A Nice Day.
[Guitar Solo]
Ohhh, if there's one thing I hang onto,
That gets me through the night.
I ain't gonna do what I don't want to,
I'm gonna live my life.
Shining like a diamond, rolling with the dice,
Standing on the ledge, I show the wind how to fly.
When the world gets in my face,
I say, Have A Nice Day.
Have A Nice Day.
Have A Nice Day.
Have A Nice Day.
Have A Nice Day.
When The world keeps trying, to drag me down,
I gotta raise my hands, I'm gonna stand my ground.
Well I say, Have A Nice Day.
Have A Nice Day
Have A Nice Day
i was a school grad. when i heard this song...and it fell into my soul and never came out....i love this song, everytime when me n my sister want to cheer up we quote "have a nice Day" keeping in mind Jon Bon Jovi and song.
great song for entire life.
What a great song! | Reviewer: M-crazy | 8/8/11
I first heard this song when i played....a game.do u know?this song is the background muzik of the famous game:counter strike volcano.i really love those beat,and also it's meaning...thanks to bon jovi,now i know what to do to keep standing in my life....(sorry for so many mistakes,iam a foreigner!)
In my opinion | Reviewer: Kerrie | 3/23/11
I come home everyday and get picked on... My teachers tell me if its not important enough then dont write it down... D: what kind of teacher does that... But everytime i come home i always listen to Bon Jovi no matter what... He's my IDOL!!!I LOVE HIM!! Im so jelous that my mom, and my aunt get to go see him in concert.
not a rebbelion song | Reviewer: Thatguy | 2/12/10
This song isn't about being a rebel it's about being who YOU want to be. It's to remind you to ignore judgement because 90% of the time people who judge others are wrong. It's about livin' your life your way. Btw Bon Jovi FTW!!!
Bon Jovi | Reviewer: Peter | 4/30/09
It's true that the song rulz ...
But it is true what people say too :)
Have a nice day is a song with ... some kind of special power that has been given to you when you are listening it . It's the same here with me. But the song that I REALLY LOVE IS IT'S MY LIFE. That is the song that can makes you FREE and do WHATEVER you wanna do ;)
HAVE A NICE DAY!!! | Reviewer: Anonymous | 4/24/09
I am a teen and starting to face peer pressure and all that crap... I go home angry as hell from school until I heard this song... Now when people are trying to put me down and stuff... I just think, "Have a nice day!"
Power of Decision | Reviewer: V Schmalz | 3/18/09
Whenever I feel revolted with some kind of tight situation in my life, such as social pressure, listening to this song sorta removes some weight from me... makes me feel free! This song totally rocks, it's what made Bon Jovi one of my fave bands. You really feel the spirit in the song, the instrumental part helps too, that <Am - F - C - G> arrangement (maybe transposed) really gives it some spirit! If you feel bad about something in your life, think about it: how can that just knock you down? You have power of decision, and that power is greater than anything in life if properly used. Another song with similar meaning is "It's My Life". Something to think about...
Have a nice day...yeah! | Reviewer: Meleemaru | 9/10/08
I guess this song is not about rebel stuff.It's more about to be YOU.You dont need people who tell you whats right or wrong,you dont need people who tell when you're cool or not.You are at the best wehen you are yourself.
I think the song is about accepting yourself as you are,TO BE yourself and not like others want to.But this doesnt mean to break rules.
Funky Fresh! | Reviewer: Anonymous | 1/16/08
i think this song is so crazy and awsum that it makes me want to do somthing! i always sing this song while im in the car in sing to the top of mi lungs
Review For Have A Nice Day | Reviewer: Anonymous | 12/13/07
This is such a great song. I think it's best for teens. It Really speaks out to us and its a great song to listen to when ur "POed" at the world. Many teens rebel and this song is a great rebellion song. I think it also fits for other situations. I think it links to peer pressure and drugs and alcohol for teens. People tell you you're not cool if you don't drink or have some smokes. This song inspires them to just flash a smile and say,"Have a nice day!"
I believe musicians are messengers | Reviewer: Travis | 11/20/07
I was new to rock music, my small sister loved it the most and it somehow caught me, the 1st time this song played in her room, i realised i was a sleeping rocker, it awakened me the most as i read the lyrics coz somehow, mom was a little had on my sister, its a secret we share everytime it plays, waht amazes me most is mom forgets to review the lyrics but jigs to the rythm, i like the song otrightly, big up to B J.
hello | Reviewer: david | 11/20/07
have a nice day is one of best songs in the world but ac/dc and other groups are better. have a nice days with it's my life are the best songs of bon jovi
going thru the motions | Reviewer: Alpha | 11/9/07
It's ok by today's standards, but it would've been rated as B Side material back in the Slippery When Wet days
koke | Reviewer: Anonymous | 9/8/07
this song is much more beautiful, this song is mine, my mom control my life and i'm need free live :/ i love this song
have a nice day | Reviewer: peace and love | 8/12/07
the best song in the world, bon jovi, is my boyfriend......
his lyrics and he are beatiful,
xoxoxoxo
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