You Give Love A Bad Name
Bon Jovi(邦.乔维) Lyrics
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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
In "You Give Love A Bad Name," Bon Jovi laments a deceitful lover who has betrayed him and given love a bad name. The song begins with the metaphor of being shot through the heart, a common figure of speech that describes the pain of heartbreak. The second line assigns blame to the lover, implying that the relationship ended due to their actions or unfaithfulness.
The chorus repeats the title phrase, emphasizing that the love that the singer experienced with their partner was ultimately a negative experience. The lyrics describe the manipulative behavior of the partner, promising heaven but leading to hell. The metaphorical chains of love are also mentioned, which highlights the feeling of being trapped in a painful and dishonest partnership.
Throughout the song, the imagery is used to describe the partner, for instance, an angel's smile, school boy dreams and blood red nails. The lyrics paint a picture of a seductive and dangerous person who uses their sexuality and charm to trap the singer.
Overall, "You Give Love A Bad Name" is a song about a deceptive and untrustworthy lover who has shattered the singer's heart, leaving him feeling betrayed and disillusioned.
Line by Line Meaning
Shot through the heart
I've been hit hard by love
And you're to blame
But you're responsible for the pain I'm feeling
Darlin', you give love a bad name
You've ruined love for me with your deceptive and hurtful ways
An angel's smile is what you sell
You present yourself as pure and innocent
You promise me heaven, then put me through Hell
But you're actually leading me to a place of utter misery
Chains of love got a hold on me
I'm trapped and powerless in this toxic relationship
When passions a prison, you can't break free
I'm stuck in this destructive cycle, unable to find a way out
Oh, you're a loaded gun, yeah
You're dangerous and unpredictable
Oh, there's nowhere to run
I'm stuck and can't escape your grasp
No one can save me
I'm on my own in this situation
The damage is done
The harm has already been inflicted, and it can't be undone
I play my part and you play your game
We're both contributing to this toxic relationship
Paint your smile on your lips
You're masking your true intentions and feelings
Blood red nails on your fingertips
Your appearance is deceiving and indicates danger
A school boy's dream, you act so shy
You're playing the victim to lure me in
Your very first kiss was your first kiss goodbye
You have no real interest in building a meaningful relationship with me
You give love
You've tainted the whole concept of love
You give love a bad name
Your behavior has ruined love for us both
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Richard Sambora, Desmond Child, Jon Bon Jovi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@FarrasAlFath
Lyrics
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 passion's 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)
Hey, 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
Whoa, you're a loaded gun
Whoa, 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
@nuhkestering6402
LYRICS
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 passion's 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
Whoa, you're a loaded gun
Whoa, 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
@fly8668
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 passion's 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)
Hey, 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
Whoa, you're a loaded gun
Whoa, 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
Source: LyricFind
@losachoro4996
If your here watching this in 2024 your a legend
@jacobpodwirny2292
Why thank you.
@user-qw1nt1et3v
Yep a legend in my own mind lol. Wore this album out. Glad to stream this again
@InspirationForTheHandicapped
Right here.
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Ty ,U too
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Who is here in March, 2024?
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