You Give Love a Bad Name
Bon Jovi
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Shot through the heart And you're to blame Darlin', you give love a bad name An angel's smile is what you sell You promise me heaven, then put me through Hell Chains of love got a hold on me When passions a prison, you can't break free Oh, you're a loaded gun, yeah Oh, there's nowhere to run No one can save me The damage is done Shot through the heart And you're to blame You give love a bad name (bad name) I play my part and you play your game You give love a bad name (bad name) You give love, a bad name Paint your smile on your lips Blood red nails on your fingertips A school boy's dream, you act so shy Your very first kiss was your first kiss goodbye Oh, you're a loaded gun Oh, there's nowhere to run No one can save me The damage is done Shot through the heart And you're to blame You give love a bad name (bad name) I play my part and you play your game You give love a bad name (bad name) You give love, oh! Oh, shot through the heart And you're to blame You give love a bad name I play my part and you play your game You give love a bad name (bad name) Shot through the heart And you're to blame You give love a bad name (bad name) I play my part and you play your game You give love a bad name (bad name) You give love You give love (bad name) You give love You give love (bad name) You give love You give love (bad name) You give love You give love
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Written by: Richard Sambora, Desmond Child, Jon Bon Jovi
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Chart Success"You Give Love a Bad Name" was Bon Jovi's first number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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ProductionThe song was released in 1986 as the first single from their third album, "Slippery When Wet".
- It was co-written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and Desmond Child.
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Music videoThe video was shot at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles and was directed by Wayne Isham, who has also directed videos for other artists like Michael Jackson and Metallica.
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Lyrics InspirationThe lyrics "shot to the heart, and you're to blame" was originally written by Jon Bon Jovi for Bonnie Tyler under the title "If You Were a Woman (And I Was a Man)" but was adapted for this song.
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Pop CultureThe song has been covered by several artists and featured in various TV shows, commercials, and movies, including "How I Met Your Mother", "Glee", and "Charlie's Angels".
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Awards and RecognitionThe song was ranked number 20 on VH1’s "100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs" in 2009.
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Live Performances"You Give Love a Bad Name" is a significant crowd pleaser and is performed at almost every Bon Jovi concert.
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Interesting FactDespite its success, the song was almost left off the album "Slippery When Wet" because the band thought it was "too pop".
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Global PopularityThe song was also a hit internationally, reaching top 10 in several countries including Canada and Australia.
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Legacy"You Give Love a Bad Name" remains one of Bon Jovi's most popular songs and is a classic anthem in the rock genre.
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