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Lyrics of You Give Love A Bad Name by Bon Jovi
intro
Shot through the heart and you′re to blame
Darlin', you give love a bad name
verse
An angel′s smile is what you sell
You promised 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
pre-chorus
Whoa-oh-oh, you′re a loaded gun, yeah
Whoa-oh-oh, there′s nowhere to run
No one can save me, the damage is done
chorus
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)
bridge
Hey, you give love
A bad name
verse
(Aw!) Paint your smile on your lips
Blood red nails on your fingertips
A schoolboy′s dream, you act so shy
Your very first kiss was your first kiss goodbye
pre-chorus
Whoa-oh-oh, you're a loaded gun
Whoa-oh-oh, there′s nowhere to run
No one can save me, the damage is done
chorus
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
bridge
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)
chorus
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)
hook
You give love (whoa-oh, oh-oh-oh)
You give love, bad name (whoa-oh, oh-oh-oh)
You give love (whoa-oh, oh-oh-oh)
You give love, bad name (whoa-oh, oh-oh-oh)
outro
You give love (whoa-oh, oh-oh-oh)
You give love, bad name (whoa-oh, oh-oh-oh)
You give love (whoa-oh, oh-oh-oh)
You give love, bad name (whoa-oh, oh-oh-oh)
Writer(s): Jon Bon Jovi, Desmond Child, Richard Sambora
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The song 'You Give Love A Bad Name' by Bon Jovi talks about being hurt in a relationship where the other person promised heaven but delivered hell, leaving the singer feeling trapped and damaged. The metaphor of being 'shot through the heart' symbolizes the pain and betrayal experienced, while 'giving love a bad name' reflects how the actions of the other person tarnish the concept of love.
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Themes
Betrayal in love
• Shot through the heart and you're to blame
• You promised me Heaven, then put me through Hell
Emotional pain
• No one can save me, the damage is done
• Chains of love got a hold on me
Deception
• Your very first kiss was your first kiss goodbye
• An angel's smile is what you sell
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Moods
Love, heartbreak, angst, despair, anger
Rating: PG
Lyrics to be enjoyed with parental supervision
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Credits
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Album • 1986 • 9 tracks
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