Chrome Plated Heart
Melissa Etheridge · Melissa Etheridge [1988]
I got a chrome-plated heart
I got wings on these fingers trying to tear it apart
I got angels crying from up above
And they got rust in their eyes, they got rust on their love
But I have learned to leave no stone unturned
And keep the wall against my back
And the love is real as the day is long
And the night is black, as black as night
I got a two dollar stare
Midas in my touch, and Delilah in my hair
I got bad intentions on the soles of my shoes
With this red hot fever and these chromium blues
And I will feel another lover's wheel
And drive for miles and not look back
And the love is real as the day is long
And the night is black, as black as night
On my chrome-plated heart
Wings on these fingers trying to tear it apart
I got angels crying from up above
And they got rust in their eyes, they got rust on their love
And the only way I know where the train will go
Is when I'm sleeping on the tracks
And the love is real as the day is long
And the night is black, as black as night
And the night is black, as black as night
I got wings on these fingers trying to tear it apart
I got angels crying from up above
And they got rust in their eyes, they got rust on their love
But I have learned to leave no stone unturned
And keep the wall against my back
And the love is real as the day is long
And the night is black, as black as night
I got a two dollar stare
Midas in my touch, and Delilah in my hair
I got bad intentions on the soles of my shoes
With this red hot fever and these chromium blues
And I will feel another lover's wheel
And drive for miles and not look back
And the love is real as the day is long
And the night is black, as black as night
On my chrome-plated heart
Wings on these fingers trying to tear it apart
I got angels crying from up above
And they got rust in their eyes, they got rust on their love
And the only way I know where the train will go
Is when I'm sleeping on the tracks
And the love is real as the day is long
And the night is black, as black as night
And the night is black, as black as night
Chrome Plated Heart
Melissa Etheridge's 'Chrome Plated Heart' stands as a defining track from her 1988 self-titled album, capturing the raw emotional intensity characteristic of her rock and blues-rock style. Released during a pivotal era in her career, the song reflects her signature ability to blend personal vulnerability with powerful vocal delivery. As part of her extensive discography, this recording exemplifies the gritty, confessional approach that has cemented her legacy as a leading figure in alternative rock and women's music. The track remains a staple of her live performances, showcasing her enduring capacity to connect audiences through themes of heartbreak and resilience.

