Every Rose Has Its Thorn

Poison

About Every Rose Has Its Thorn

"Every Rose Has Its Thorn" is a power ballad by American glam metal band Poison. It was released in October 1988 as the third single from Poison's second album Open Up and Say... Ahh!. The band's signature song, it is also their only number-one hit in the U. S., reaching the top spot on December 24, 1988, for three weeks (carrying over into 1989) and it also charted at #11 on the Mainstream Rock chart. It was a number 13 hit in the UK. "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" was named number 34 on VH1's "100 Greatest Songs of the 80s", #100 on their "100 Greatest Love Songs" and #7 on MTV and VH1 "Top 25 Power Ballads".  


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1991
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We both lie silently still
In the dead of the night
Although we both lie close together
We feel miles apart inside

Was it something I said or something I did
Did the words not come out right
Though I tried not to hurt you
Though I tried
But I guess that's why they say

Every rose has its thorn
Just like every night has its dawn
Just like every cowboy sings his sad, sad song
Every rose has its thorn

Yeah it does
I listen to our favorite song
Playing on the radio
Hear the DJ say loves a game of easy come and
Easy go
But I wonder does he know
Has he ever felt like this
And I know that you'd be here right now
If I could have let you know somehow I guess

Every rose has its thorn
Just like every night has its dawn
Just like every cowboy sings his sad, sad song
Every rose has its thorn

Though it's been a while now
I can still feel so much pain
Like a knife that cuts you the wound heals
But the scar, that scar remains

I know I could have saved a love that night
If I'd known what to say
Instead of makin' love
We both made our separate ways

But now I hear you found somebody new
And that I never meant that much to you
To hear that tears me up inside
And to see you cuts me like a knife I guess

Every rose has its thorn
Just like every night has its dawn
Just like every cowboy sings his sad, sad song
Every rose has its thorn

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Written by: Bobby Dall, Bret Michaels, Bruce Anthony Johannesson, Rikki Rocket

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Background
"Every Rose Has Its Thorn" was released in 1988 as a single from Poison's second studio album, "Open Up and Say... Ahh!".
Music Genre
This song is a Glam Metal genre, despite having elements of country and southern rock, showing the band's flexibility and ability to transcend the boundaries of their initial music styling.
Inspiration
The lead vocalist, Bret Michaels, was inspired to write the lyrics for "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" after a heartbreaking phone call with his girlfriend, hearing a male voice in the background, which made him reckon about the end of their relationship.
Billboard Rankings
The song was a huge success and it became Poison's only number 1 hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
Worldwide Success
Not just in the U.S., the song achieved enormous success globally, reaching the top 20 in several other countries including Canada, Australia, and the UK.
Acoustic Version
To commemorate its 20th anniversary, an acoustic version of "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" was recorded and released in 2008 which showed the versatility of the song.
Cover Versions
Numerous musicians and bands have covered "Every Rose Has Its Thorn", most notably country artist Miley Cyrus for her 2010 album ‘Can't Be Tamed’.
Recognition
In 2006, VH1 placed "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" at number 34 on their "100 Greatest Songs of the 80s" list, further solidifying its place in music history.
In Popular Culture
The song has been referenced and featured in various movies and television shows, including 'Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey', 'The Simpsons', and 'Stranger Things'.
Song Title
The title "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" is an expression which means that every seemingly perfect thing has a hidden flaw or drawback - just as a rose, though beautiful, can prick you with its thorn.

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