The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Shot through the heart
And you're to blame
Darling, you give love a bad name
An angel's smile is what you sell
You promise me heaven
And 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
Whoa, there's nowhere to run
No one can save me
The damage is done
Shot through the heart
And you're to blame
Darling, you give love a bad name
I played my part
You played your game
Darling, you give love a bad name
Yeah, you give love a bad name
Paint your smile on your lips
Blood red nails on your fingertips
A school girl'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
Darling, you give love a bad name
I played my part
You played your game
Darling, you give love a bad name
Yeah, you give love a bad name
Whoa, shot through the heart
And you're to blame
Darling, you give love a bad name
I played my part
You played your game
Darling, you give love a bad name
Shot through the heart
And you're to blame
Darling, you give love a bad name
I played my part
You played your game
Darling, you give love a bad name
Yeah, you give love
Yeah, you give love a bad name
And you're to blame
Darling, you give love a bad name
An angel's smile is what you sell
You promise me heaven
And 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
Whoa, there's nowhere to run
No one can save me
The damage is done
Shot through the heart
And you're to blame
Darling, you give love a bad name
I played my part
You played your game
Darling, you give love a bad name
Yeah, you give love a bad name
Paint your smile on your lips
Blood red nails on your fingertips
A school girl'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
Darling, you give love a bad name
I played my part
You played your game
Darling, you give love a bad name
Yeah, you give love a bad name
Whoa, shot through the heart
And you're to blame
Darling, you give love a bad name
I played my part
You played your game
Darling, you give love a bad name
Shot through the heart
And you're to blame
Darling, you give love a bad name
I played my part
You played your game
Darling, you give love a bad name
Yeah, you give love
Yeah, you give love a bad name
Lyrics submitted by thoseguiltyeyes
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