Hart became an instant hit with his rebellious looks, and his first album released in 1983 First Offense, featuring the hit song Sunglasses at Night. The album sold well in both Canada and the United States. The follow-up album was Boy in the Box in 1985, another very successful album featuring the song Never Surrender, which would be his highest-charting single. Hart would continue to record music, but his commercial success was significantly reduced after Box.
Today, Hart lives in the Bahamas with his wife, musician Julie Masse, and their four children.
Slowburn
Corey Hart Lyrics
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That gunslinger is merciless, crafty and cool
Each minute ridicules my every heartbeat
I never conceived that it could be so cruel
Oh yeah
sweet intrusion come and rescue me
'Cause refuge seems so far away
And born to a heart that will not learn
There can be no pretending
There can be no defending
Against the slow burn
Don't give it up
Said don't you give it up now?
No, no, no, no
Yeah
Yeah
The lyrics to Corey Hart's song Slowburn depict a desperate, almost hopeless struggle against a powerful and merciless foe. The singer understands that he is outmatched, and his every effort is met with ridicule and disdain. He reaches out for a "sweet intrusion" to rescue him from his predicament, but even as he stands blinded and vulnerable, he knows that his heart will not learn. Despite the odds against him, he refuses to give up, recognizing that there can be no pretending or defending against the slow burn of his opponent.
This song can be interpreted in many ways, but most people see it as a metaphor for life's struggles. The "gunslinger" might represent anything from a physical illness to a financial crisis or a personal adversary. The fact that the fight is described as a "slow burn" suggests that it is a long and drawn-out one, with little hope of a quick or easy resolution. However, the message of the song is clear: even in the face of overwhelming odds, one should never give up hope or give in to despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Well it's another scar-branded night for a showdown
It's a scary night filled with danger and the possibility of a conflict
That gunslinger is merciless, crafty and cool
The person posing a threat is skilled, calculating and detached from emotions
Each minute ridicules my every heartbeat
Every moment feels like a painful reminder of one's vulnerability
I never conceived that it could be so cruel
The situation is much worse than anticipated
Oh yeah, sweet intrusion come and rescue me
There's a desire for an unexpected and pleasant break from the distressing scenario
'Cause refuge seems so far away
There's no obvious escape from the danger
'Cause here I am blindfolded
The singer is in a disadvantageous position
And born to a heart that will not learn
The situation keeps repeating itself despite attempts to avoid it
There can be no pretending
Pretending will not work to alleviate the situation
There can be no defending
Attempts at defense will not be successful
Against the slow burn
The tension and stress will gradually build up, despite efforts to stop it
Don't give it up
Don't lose hope or motivation
Said don't you give it up now?
The sentiment is reinforced
No, no, no, no
A final emphasis on the need to persevere
Yeah
An agreement or affirmation
Yeah
An agreement or affirmation
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Corey Hart
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Ben - Moderator
on Blind Faith
Thanks Don - we have now updated the facts above to reflect your corrections. Please let us know if any other information is erroneous.
Don Erick
on Blind Faith
A correction: the song was released on Hart's 1986 LP Fields of Fire, not 1990's Bang. Hart is also known for writing his own material, not co-writing his material, especially early in his career. He wrote Blind Faith solely. Lastly, Blind Faith was not released as a single and had no music video. Not sure where the facts are coming from, but really facts.