You Give Love a Bad Name
Bon Jovi(본 조비) Lyrics


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Shot through the heart, and you're to blame, darling
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
You're a loaded gun, yeah
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
I play my part and you play your game
You give love a bad name
You give love a bad name

You paint your smile on your lips
Blood red nails on your fingertips
A school boys dream, you act so shy
Your very first kiss was your first kiss goodbye

You're a loaded gun
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
I play my part and you play your game
You give love a bad name
You give love

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

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

You give love
You give love a bad name
You give love
You give love a bad name




You give love
You give love a bad name

Overall Meaning

In Bon Jovi's hit song, "You Give Love a Bad Name," the lyrics center on the theme of betrayal in love. The song begins with the singer lamenting about being shot through the heart and blaming their lover for giving love a bad name. The chorus repeats this sentiment multiple times with a strong, catchy melody that screams of hurt and disappointment.


The second verse delves deeper into the qualities of the lover who has caused the betrayal. Despite their angelic smile and promises of heaven, they have put the singer through hell with chains of love that are holding them captive. The lyrics also reveal the lover to be a loaded gun, indicating the danger associated with being with them.


The final verse notes the superficial qualities the lover possesses, such as painted-on smiles and blood-red nails. Despite their shy demeanor and schoolboy charm, kissing them results in the kiss of death for the singer. The overall message of the song is that love can be a dangerous game, and those who play it recklessly are to blame for the pain they inflict on others.


Line by Line Meaning

Shot through the heart, and you're to blame, darling
You hurt me deeply and it's your fault, my love


You give love a bad name
You make love seem like a negative thing


An angel's smile is what you sell
You seem sweet and innocent on the surface


You promise me heaven then put me through hell
You make me feel like I'll experience only happiness with you, but instead I go through pain and suffering


Chains of love, got a hold on me
I feel trapped in our relationship, unable to break free from the negative consequences of love


When passion's a prison you can't break free
Our intense emotions have become a burden and are holding us back


You're a loaded gun, yeah
You're dangerous and unpredictable


There's nowhere to run
I can't escape from the pain you've caused


No-one can save me, the damage is done
No one can undo the pain you've inflicted upon me


I play my part and you play your game
I'm doing my best to make this relationship work, but you have other intentions


You paint your smile on your lips
You pretend to be happy and content when you're really not


Blood red nails on your fingertips
You're hiding a darker side beneath the surface


A school boys dream, you act so shy
You act innocent and inexperienced to lure people in


Your very first kiss was your first kiss goodbye
You sabotage relationships before they even begin


You give love a bad name
You make love seem like a negative thing


You give love
You have the power to influence how love is perceived


You give love a bad name
You make love seem like a negative thing


You give love
You have the power to influence how love is perceived


You give love a bad name
You make love seem like a negative thing




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD SAMBORA, DESMOND CHILD, JON BON JOVI

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@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
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I play my part and you play your game
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I play my part and you play your game
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@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
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