I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (Bon Jovi song)

"I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" is a hard rock anthem and single released by American rock band Bon Jovi in 1993 from their fifth studio album, Keep the Faith. The song captures a youthful and rebellious spirit, celebrating the joys of living life to the fullest and postponing rest or contemplation of mortality.

The lyrics convey a message of carefree abandon and a determination to seize every opportunity for excitement and adventure. The phrase "I'll sleep when I'm dead" functions as a defiant rejection of responsibilities, limitations, and the eventual inevitability of death. It suggests a prioritization of experience and enjoyment over conventional expectations or concerns about the future.

Musically, the song is characterized by its driving rhythm, powerful guitar riffs, and Jon Bon Jovi's energetic vocals. It's a high-energy track frequently featured in live performances and is considered a staple of Bon Jovi's discography. The song is known for its anthemic quality, making it easily singable and resonating with audiences who identify with its themes of youthful exuberance and living in the moment.