In 1995, Bon Jovi led their These Days album with an ironically titled power ballad, “This Ain’t a Love Song.” In truth, it’s a heartfelt outpouring of regret after a lost love, with Jon Bon Jovi pouring his soul into lines like “If the love that I got for you is gone, if the river I cried ain’t that long...” over gospel-tinged keyboards and rich guitar licks. Its title winked at the band’s own legacy of love songs, but the emotion was genuine, and fans responded. The single hit the top 20 in the US and top 10 in the UK, proving Bon Jovi could still strike gold with a big sentimental chorus. With its blend of bluesy ache and arena-ready crescendos, “This Ain’t a Love Song” stands as one of their strongest ’90s ballads.