You Give Love A Bad Name
Jon Bon Jovi · One Wild Night-Live 1985-2001
Shot through the heart 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
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
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 1980s rock, delivered with the raw energy characteristic of his early career. Recorded for the live compilation "One Wild Night-Live 1985-2001," the track showcases Bon Jovi's signature vocal style and the band's dynamic performance capabilities. The song captures the rebellious spirit and high-octane sound that would later propel him to global superstardom. As a staple of his discography, it remains a powerful representation of the era's hard rock aesthetic, blending driving rhythms with emotional intensity that resonates with audiences across generations.