Hide Your Heart

KISS

Johnny saw her riding on a street car named Desire, his fate was sealed
She could see him coming like a hundred other liars, it was no big deal
Rosa had streets
She was his possession like a jewel on his crown, Johnny better run, better run

Better hide your heart, better hold on tight
Say your prayers, 'cause there's trouble tonight
When pride and love battle with desire
Better hide your heart, 'cause you're playing with fire

The ride was over but the story doesn't end, he took her heart
She looked him in the eye and said they couldn't meet again
You could see the trouble start
The word went out that Rosa's messin' with someone, it was on the street
Tito looked for Johnny with a vengeance and a gun
Johnny better run, better run

Better hide your heart, better hold on tight
Say your prayers, 'cause there's trouble tonight
When pride and love battle with desire
Better hide your heart, 'cause you're playing with fire

Johnny's holdin' Rosa on a rooftop in the night, as time stood still
They couldn't hear him coming 'til he had them both in sight
You could feel a chill
A shot ran out like thunder and the blood was on her hands, with nothing won
When someone lies dying, lovers finally understand

Better hide your heart, better hold on tight
Say your prayers, 'cause there's trouble tonight
When pride and love battle with desire
Better hide your heart, 'cause you're playing with fire


Lyrics submitted by Demau Senae

Hide Your Heart Lyrics as written by Holly Knight Desmond Child

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Cloud9, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC

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    this is different for kiss imo. its obviously about Johnny who sees this girl call rosa and he likes her but it'll come at a cost. She's with tito who is the bad boy of the town and if he finds out what rosa's been up to with johnny, johnny better run, better run! love this song!
    Paul Stanley roxon September 25, 2006   Link
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    im young but i know about this song its about true love battling with just a desire to be with another person
    rockergryl08on November 30, 2009   Link

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