You Give Love a Bad Name
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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 passion's a prison, you can't break free
Oh, you're a loaded gun, yeah
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
The lyrics to Bon Jovi's song "You Give Love a Bad Name" portray a narrative of a toxic and deceitful relationship. The opening lines, "Shot through the heart, And you're to blame, Darlin', you give love a bad name," suggest that the singer has been deeply hurt by someone they once loved. The blame is directed towards the other person, as they have tainted the concept of love.
The next lines, "An angel's smile is what you sell, You promise me Heaven, then put me through hell," describe the deceptive nature of the other person. They may appear innocent and charming, but they have deceived the singer with false promises and subsequently caused them great pain.
The lyrics continue to express the emotional turmoil of the relationship, using metaphors such as "Chains of love got a hold on me, When passion's a prison, you can't break free." Here, love is portrayed as a restrictive and confining force, trapping the singer in a cycle of emotional distress.
The chorus reinforces the idea that the other person is responsible for the damage done, as they are referred to as a "loaded gun" with nowhere to run. The repetitive line, "Shot through the heart, And you're to blame, You give love a bad name," emphasizes the hurt and betrayal caused by the other person.
Overall, the lyrics of "You Give Love a Bad Name" convey the pain, deceit, and toxicity of a failed relationship, highlighting the destructive power that can come from a person who does not reciprocate love in an honest and genuine manner.
Line by Line Meaning
Shot through the heart
My heart has been pierced by your actions
And you're to blame
It is your fault for causing this pain
Darlin', you give love a bad name
My dear, your actions tarnish the reputation of love
An angel's smile is what you sell
You deceive with a facade of innocence
You promise me Heaven, then put me through hell
You make grand promises but subject me to agony
Chains of love got a hold on me
I am trapped by the entanglement of our supposed love
When passion's a prison, you can't break free
Love has become a suffocating cell from which I cannot escape
Oh, you're a loaded gun, yeah
You are dangerous and unpredictable
Oh, there's nowhere to run
There is no escape from your harmful actions
No one can save me
No one can rescue me from this situation
The damage is done
The harm has already been inflicted
I play my part and you play your game
I follow my role while you manipulate and deceive
Paint your smile on your lips
You put on a fake smile to deceive others
Blood red nails on your fingertips
Your actions are marked by cruelty and harm
A school boy's dream, you act so shy
You pretend to be innocent and naive, like a young boy's fantasy
Your very first kiss was your first kiss goodbye
Our initial romantic encounter marked the beginning of the end
Whoa, you're a loaded gun
You are a dangerous and unpredictable force
Whoa, there's nowhere to run
There is no escape from your harmful influence
You give love a bad name (bad name)
Your actions tarnish the reputation of love
You give love, oh
You corrupt the essence of love
You give love a bad name
You tarnish the reputation of love
I play my part and you play your game
I follow my role while you manipulate and deceive
You give love a bad name (bad name)
You tarnish the reputation of love
Shot through the heart
My heart has been pierced by your actions
And you're to blame
It is your fault for causing this pain
You give love a bad name (bad name)
You tarnish the reputation of love
I play my part and you play your game
I follow my role while you manipulate and deceive
You give love a bad name (bad name)
You tarnish the reputation of love
You give love
You corrupt the essence of love
You give love (bad name)
You tarnish the reputation of love
You give love
You corrupt the essence of love
You give love (bad name)
You tarnish the reputation of love
You give love
You corrupt the essence of love
You give love (bad name)
You tarnish the reputation of love
You give love
You corrupt the essence of love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Richard Sambora, Desmond Child, Jon Bon Jovi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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