Love Is A Battlefield
Pat Benatar
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(We are young) (We are young) We are young (Heartache to heartache) Heartache to heartache (We stand) We stand (No promises) No promises (No demands) No demands (Love is a battlefield) Love is a battlefield Whoo We are strong No one can tell us we're wrong Searching our hearts for so long Both of us knowing Love is a battlefield You're begging me to go Then making me stay Why do you hurt me so bad It would help me to know Do I stand in your way Or am I the best thing you've had Believe me Believe me I can't tell you why But I'm trapped by your love And I'm chained to your side We are young Heartache to heartache we stand No promises No demands Love is a battlefield We are strong No one can tell us we're wrong Searching our hearts for so long Both of us knowing Love is a battlefield When I'm losing control Will you turn me away Or touch me deep inside And when all this gets old Will it still feel the same There's no way this will die But if we get much closer I could lose control And if your heart surrenders You'll need me to hold We are young Heartache to heartache we stand No promises No demands Love is a battlefield We are strong No one can tell us we're wrong Searching our hearts for so long Both of us knowing Love is a battlefield
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Written by: HOLLY KNIGHT, MIKE CHAPMAN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Love Is a Battlefield" by Pat Benatar was released in September 1983.
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AlbumInterestingly, "Love Is a Battlefield" does not appear on any of Pat Benatar's studio albums. It was, however, included in her compilation album, "Live from Earth."
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Music Video RecognitionThe music video for "Love Is a Battlefield" was the first to ever win the Grammy Award for Best Female Video.
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Chart PerformanceThe song managed to climb to the number 5 spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. In Australia, it went all the way to number 1.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by acclaimed songwriters Mike Chapman and Holly Knight. It was initially written as a ballad before being transformed into a dance-pop track.
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Theme of the Song"Love Is a Battlefield" uses the imagery of war to describe a tumultuous relationship, a concept which was later echoed in the successful music video.
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The Music VideoThe music video for "Love Is a Battlefield" was groundbreaking at the time because it actually included a narrative and dance sequences, which were rare for music videos in that era.
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Nod to 80’s CultureIn the "Love Is a Battlefield" video, Pat Benatar's rebellious character and spiky hair became an iconic representation of 1980s popular culture.
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Recent RecognitionsIn 2019, "Love Is a Battlefield" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, highlighting its lasting impact on the music industry.
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Usage in Film and TV"Love Is a Battlefield" has been featured in numerous films, TV shows, and commercials over the years, including "13 Going on 30," "Smallville," and even an episode of "The Simpsons."
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