You Give Love a Bad Name
Pimpstar Lyrics

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

You give love a bad name
You ruin the reputation of love for me and others

An angel's smile is what you sell
You present yourself as a kind, pure person to win me over

You promise me heaven then put me through hell
You make me believe you'll provide perfection, but instead cause me immense pain

Chains of love, got a hold on me
I feel trapped in our relationship, unable to escape

When passion's a prison you can't break free
I'm stuck in a love that has become suffocating and oppressive

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

There's nowhere to run
I can't escape the harmful effects of loving you

No-one can save me, the damage is done
No one can rescue me now that you've already hurt me

I play my part and you play your game
We both have roles to play in our toxic relationship dynamic

You paint your smile on your lips
You fake happiness to cover up your true negative emotions

Blood red nails on your fingertips
Your hands look dangerous and aggressive

A school boys dream, you act so shy
You present yourself as innocent and pure to make yourself more desirable

Your very first kiss was your first kiss goodbye
The moment we first got together, it was destined to end badly

You give love
You have control over the love you give

You give love a bad name
You harm the concept and reality of love

You give love
You have the ability to love

You give love a bad name
You twist your ability to love into something dangerous and destructive

You give love
You have some control over the love you give

You give love a bad name
You damage love and its positive connotations