Headed for a Heartbreak

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About Headed for a Heartbreak

"Headed for a Heartbreak" is a single by American rock band Winger, from their self-titled debut album Winger. Released in May 1989, the song reached #19 on the US Hot 100 and #8 on the US Mainstream Rock chart. The B-side to the single was "State of Emergency". The music video for "Headed for a Heartbreak" was directed by Mark Rezyka and edited by Scott C. Wilson.


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Yeah!  Morning came and I was on my way, when you reminded me.
I had too soon forgotten it was you that set me free.
Yeah! You were here when I came, and you'll be here when I'm gone.
So don't be waiting for love.
'Cause I'll be waiting to ramble on.
 
Heading for a heartbreak 
Headed for a heartbreak.
 
Darling don't wait up for me, tonight I won't be home.
You've become a stranger, I just got to be alone.
Don't need nobody on my side to dull the blade I'm on.
So don't be waiting for love, 'cause I'll be waiting to ramble on.
 
Heading for a heartbreak 
Headed for a heartbreak.
Headed for a heartbreak.
It's no mistake, don't you think I can feel the pain?
I walk away to live again.
 
Yeah!  Morning came and I was on my way, when you reminded me.
I had too soon forgotten it was you that set me free.
Yeah! You were here when I came, and you'll be here when I'm gone.
So don't be waiting for love.
'Cause I'll be waiting to ramble on.
 
Heading for a heartbreak
Headed for a heartbreak.
Don't make me hurt you.
Headed for a heartbreak.
Well I now you're headed for a heartbreak.
 

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Winger

Winger is an American hard rock band formed in New York City that gained popularity during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The band's two platinum albums, Winger and In the Heart of the Young, along with charting singles "Seventeen", "Headed for a Heartbreak" and "Miles Away", put the band on the top of the charts by the early 1990s. In 1990, the band was nominated for an American Music Award for "Best New Heavy Metal Band". As the music scene changed in the early to mid-1990s due to the popularity of grunge, the band faded after their third release Pull. more »

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Written by: K. WINGER

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15 facts about this song

Music Genre
"Headed for a Heartbreak" by Winger is classified as glam metal or hair metal - sub-genres of heavy metal music that arose in the late 1980s.
Release Date
This song was released as part of Winger’s debut album, "Winger," on August 10, 1988.
Chart Rankings
"Headed for a Heartbreak" peaked at number 19 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1989.
Song's Length
The song has a running time of 5 minutes and 12 seconds.
Song's Composition
"Headed for a Heartbreak" is known for its dramatic and emotional melody, with an emphasis on high pitches and soaring guitar solos.
Album
The album "Winger," which includes "Headed for a Heartbreak," eventually went on to earn Platinum status.
Music Video
The music video for "Headed for a Heartbreak" features the band performing on a mountaintop, which was quite a popular style in the 80s.
Song's Impact
The song remains one of Winger's most popular tracks and is often played at their live performances.
Special Edition
In 2007, a special edition of the song was released featuring an extended solo by Reb Beach.
Band Lineup
The song features Kip Winger on vocals and bass, Reb Beach on guitars, Paul Taylor on keyboards, and Rod Morgenstein on drums.
Song's Recognition
Despite the decline of glam metal in the 90s, "Headed for a Heartbreak" remains a popular song on classic rock radio stations.
Song Meaning
The song's lyrics suggest themes of love and loss, which was a common theme in many glam metal songs of the era.
Bridge
One of the highlights of "Headed for a Heartbreak" is its bridge section, which contains a long, melodic guitar solo.
Song Writing
Lead singer, Kip Winger, and guitarist, Reb Beach, are credited for writing the song.
Live Performances
During live performances, Kip Winger often introduces "Headed for a Heartbreak" as the song that changed the band's life.

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