You Give Love A Bad Name
Jon Bon Jovi · Crossroads
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
Whoa!
You're a loaded gun
yeah, 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
I play my part and you play your game
You give love a bad name
You give love a bad name
You paint that 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
I play my part and you play your game
You give love a bad name
You give love...
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
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
You give love a bad name
You Give Love A Bad Name
Jon Bon Jovi's "You Give Love A Bad Name" stands as a defining anthem of the 1980s hard rock era. Released on the massively successful album Slippery When Wet, the track showcases the artist's signature blend of melodic hooks and driving guitar riffs. The song's aggressive energy and catchy chorus helped solidify Bon Jovi's status as a global superstar, becoming a staple of arena rock performances. Its enduring popularity reflects the artist's ability to craft songs that resonate across generations. As a key song in his extensive discography, the recording exemplifies the polished production and high-energy style that characterized his most commercially successful period. The track remains a powerful example of how rock music can capture the intensity of romantic disillusionment while maintaining an infectious, upbeat rhythm.