Every Rose Has Its Thorn
Poison · Double Dose: Ultimate Hits [2011]
in the dead of the night
Although we both lie close together
We feel miles apart inside
Was it something I said or something I did
Did my words not come out right
Though I tried not to hurt you
Though I tried
But I guess that's why they say
Chorus:
Every rose has its thorn
Just like every night has its dawn
Just like every cowboy sings his sad, sad song
Every rose has its thorn
Yeah it does
I listen to her favorite song
playing on the radio
Hear the DJ say loves a game of easy come and
easy go
But I wonder does he know
Has he ever felt like this
And I know that you'd be here right now
If I could have let you know somehow
I guess
Chorus
Though it's been a while now
I can still feel so much pain
Like the knife that cuts you the wound heals
but the scar, that scar remains
Solo
I know I could have saved our love that night
If I'd known what to say
Instead of makin' love
We both made our separate ways
But now I hear you found somebody new
and that I never meant that much to you
To hear that tears me up inside
And to see you cuts me like a knife
I guess
Chorus
Every Rose Has Its Thorn
Poison's 1987 hit "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" stands as a defining anthem of the glam metal era, blending soaring vocals with a driving, melodic riff. Released on their debut album *Flesh & Blood*, the track exemplifies the genre's signature fusion of hard rock energy and theatrical flair. The song became an instant radio staple, cementing the band's status as pioneers of the late 80s sound that would influence countless subsequent acts. Its enduring popularity stems from its catchy structure and the iconic vocal performance by Bret Michaels, which remains a benchmark for power ballads in the heavy metal canon. The recording captures the optimism and excess of its time, delivering a message of resilience wrapped in a polished, high-energy production.

