Shot Through The Heart
Jon Bon Jovi · Bon Jovi
After all those little games you put me through
After all you've done for you you're lying
Wouldn't it be nice to tell the truth
Didn't somebody somewhere say
You're heading for a fall
I gave you everything
Now here's the curtain call
Shot through the heart as I lay there alone
In the dark through the heart
It's all part of this game that we call love
Now you've come back here to say you're sorry
But I don't know who you're talking to
It could be the man I used to be, girl
But I've grown up and now I'm over you
Standing there just a livewire
With nowhere left to turn
You were gonna set the world on fire
When will you ever learn?
Shot through the heart as I lay there alone
In the dark through the heart
It's all part of this game that we call love
Didn't somebody somewhere say
You're heading for a fall
I gave you everything
Now here's the curtain call
And I'm shot...
Baby does what baby please
And baby must have what she sees
But not this time, the tables turned
Baby, you just got burned
Shot through the heart as I lay there alone
In the dark through the heart
It's all part of this game that we call love
Shot Through The Heart
Jon Bon Jovi's 'Shot Through The Heart' stands as a defining anthem from the 1986 album *Slippery When Wet*, capturing the raw energy and rock-and-roll spirit that propelled him to global stardom. The track exemplifies the band's signature blend of hard-hitting guitars, driving rhythms, and Bon Jovi's powerful vocals, establishing a template for modern rock that would influence countless artists for decades. Released during the height of the MTV era, the song became a staple of live performances and radio play, cementing its place in the band's discography alongside hits like 'It's My Life' and 'Livin' On A Prayer'. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke the feeling of youthful rebellion and the thrill of the road, making it a timeless record of an era when rock music was at its most vibrant and accessible.