In These Arms
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In These Arms is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was written by Jon Bon Jovi, David Bryan, and Richie Sambora. It was released in 1993 as the third single from the band's 1992 album Keep the Faith.
Success
The song was the band's second most successful single from Keep the Faith in the U.S., reaching #27 on the Billboard Hot 100. It reached #9 on the UK Singles Chart, furthering a trend of Bon Jovi having greater success in the European market than in their home market during the 1990's.
Song information
The song's lyrics are about everlasting love and devotion. The song is characterized by a strong bass rhythm, jangling guitars, and very light drum playing, as well as soulful, emotional singing by Jon Bon Jovi. However, it isn't a ballad, as its driving guitars and fast-paced beat and upbeat sound maintain it as more of a pop-rock song, in the vein of "Born to Be My Baby".
Tracklisting
CD
- In These Arms
- Bed of Roses (Acoustic)
- In These Arms (Live)
Music video
The video for the song is an all-color video, showing Bon Jovi performing at a concert on their Keep the Faith Tour. The live portions were filmed during Bon Jovi's New Year's Eve show at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on December 31, 1992. That said live show was also featured on their previous track Bed of Roses. Portions of the video were also filmed at the Dane County Coliseum in Madison, Wisconsin in March 1993.
Legacy
The song has always been a fan favorite, and was a staple in the band's setlist on their recent Have A Nice Day Tour, and also was played frequently on the Lost Highway Tour, especially on the European leg of the tour.
