Headed For a Heartbreak
Winger
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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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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.
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Release DateThis song was released as part of Winger’s debut album, "Winger," on August 10, 1988.
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Chart Rankings"Headed for a Heartbreak" peaked at number 19 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1989.
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Song's LengthThe song has a running time of 5 minutes and 12 seconds.
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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.
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AlbumThe album "Winger," which includes "Headed for a Heartbreak," eventually went on to earn Platinum status.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Headed for a Heartbreak" features the band performing on a mountaintop, which was quite a popular style in the 80s.
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Song's ImpactThe song remains one of Winger's most popular tracks and is often played at their live performances.
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Special EditionIn 2007, a special edition of the song was released featuring an extended solo by Reb Beach.
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Band LineupThe song features Kip Winger on vocals and bass, Reb Beach on guitars, Paul Taylor on keyboards, and Rod Morgenstein on drums.
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Song's RecognitionDespite the decline of glam metal in the 90s, "Headed for a Heartbreak" remains a popular song on classic rock radio stations.
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Song MeaningThe song's lyrics suggest themes of love and loss, which was a common theme in many glam metal songs of the era.
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BridgeOne of the highlights of "Headed for a Heartbreak" is its bridge section, which contains a long, melodic guitar solo.
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Song WritingLead singer, Kip Winger, and guitarist, Reb Beach, are credited for writing the song.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, Kip Winger often introduces "Headed for a Heartbreak" as the song that changed the band's life.
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