Love Is A Battlefield
Benatar Pat Lyrics
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(We are young)
We are young
(Heartache to heartache)
Heartache to heartache
(We stand)
We stand
No promises
(No demands)
No demands
(Love is a battlefield)
Love is a battlefield
Whoa
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 making me 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
"Love Is A Battlefield" is a famous song by Benatar Pat - the most successful single of her career. The song begins with an affirmation that the singer is young and resilient, however, they have experienced heartaches in the past which they are ready to face again. The lyrics emphasize that love is unpredictable, like a battlefield. The singer acknowledges that love is not perfect and seeks no promises and no demands. The singer comments on the ups and downs of a relationship and the way in which their partner's actions confuse them, making them wonder if they should stay or go. They feel trapped by love and chained to their partner. The song's theme appears to be that love is challenging and difficult, but also passionately praiseworthy.
The songwriters of "Love Is A Battlefield" - Mike Chapman and Holly Knight - were partly inspired by the way sixth-grade students typically use the phrase "Love is a battlefield." The song has the highest chart position of any Benatar Pat song anywhere in the world, reaching number nine in the UK and number five in the US. The video for the song became popular and is referred to as one of the most creative music videos of the 1980s. Here are some other interesting facts about the song:
Line by Line Meaning
(We are young)
We are in the prime of our youth, inexperienced in love and life.
(We are young)
We feel invincible, like nothing can stop us.
Heartache to heartache
We have experienced pain from past relationships.
We stand
We are resilient and determined to find love.
(No promises)
We are not making any commitments.
No demands
We are not placing any expectations on each other.
Love is a battlefield
Falling in love can be unpredictable, challenging, and intense.
We are strong
We have the courage to face the challenges of love.
No one can tell us we're wrong
We are confident in our decisions and our feelings.
Searching our hearts for so long
We have been searching for love for a long time and are ready to fight for it.
Both of us knowing
We both understand the risks and rewards of love.
When I'm losing control
When I am vulnerable and letting my guard down.
Will you turn me away
Will you reject me when I am at my weakest?
Or touch me deep inside?
Or will you comfort me and show me love?
There's no way this will die
Our love is too strong to fade away.
But if we get much closer
But if we become even more intimate and emotionally invested,
I could lose control
I may become vulnerable and lose my sense of self.
And if your heart surrenders
And if you also become vulnerable and fall in love with me,
You'll need me to hold
We will need each other for support and comfort.
We are young
We are still inexperienced and have a lot to learn about love.
Heartache to heartache
Our past pain has made us stronger and more resilient.
We stand
We are not giving up on love, no matter how hard it may be.
No promises
We are taking things one step at a time and not making any commitments.
No demands
We are willing to let our love evolve naturally, without any pressure or expectations.
Love is a battlefield
Falling in love can be a challenging and complicated journey, but it can also be worth the risk.
We are strong
We are prepared to handle whatever obstacles come our way in the pursuit of love.
No one can tell us we're wrong
We are confident in our love and our ability to choose what is best for ourselves.
Searching our hearts for so long
We have been seeking love for a long time and are finally ready to fight for it.
Both of us knowing
We are both aware of the risks and rewards of love, and we are still willing to take the leap.
Love is a battlefield
Falling in love can be difficult and unpredictable, but it is a journey worth taking.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Spirit Music Group, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Holly Knight, Mike Chapman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@infinitychillin
We are young
(Heartache to heartache)
Heartache to heartache
(We stand)
We stand
No promises
(No demands)
No demands
(Love is a battlefield)
Love is a battlefield
Whoa
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 making me 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
@Anymous253
2024 anyone?
@joecaruso26
Always, a classic
@arnoldpelap6057
Yeah
@johnnyguolker2276
Me
@anamariaescobargomez1171
Yo!🎉
@svenm.octavian
Hell yeah. Her Austin special is sweet
@esp885
I'm a 50 yr old black man, I remember hearing this on the radio all day damn near every 20 min. Couldn't help but feel the beat and the chorus. Pat was killin it back then. 💯
@taliahh25
I was in a dance group back then. We always did this dance when class was over 😄😄
@toredarivera1615
I agree 💯!!! I remember hearing it on an R&B 📻 station when our mom moved us to Georgia from jersey from 82 to 84. I thought she was black till I saw the 🎶 video. I used to do the whole dance routine from the video in my mom's living room every time the 🎶 video came on. Great memories 👍🏽.
@user-fw9bt3my4q
First song I sang karaoke in a bar with my sister,was fun"*!