Watch on Facts about "You Give Love a Bad Name" This classic is based on a revised sample of a track songstress Bonnie Tyler dropped in 1986 entitled " If You Were a Woman (And I Was a Man) ". That particular song was written by Desmond Child. And he also co-wrote "You Give Love a Bad Name" with Jon Bon Jovi and his band mate, Richie Sambora. A school boy's dream, you act so shy. Your very first kiss was your first kiss goodbye. Oh, you're a loaded gun. Oh, 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, bad name. I play my part and you play your game. The lyrics of the song "You Give Love A Bad Name" by Bon Jovi from the album Slippery When Wet (1986). The song is about a relationship with a cheating lover who sells an angel's smile and a loaded gun. The songwriters are Desmond Child, Jon Bon Jovi, and Richard Sambora. Woah, you're a loaded gun, yeah. Oh, there's nowhere to run. No one can save me, the damage is done. [Chorus: Jon Bon Jovi] Shot through the heart and you're to blame. You give love a bad name (Bad name) I play my part and you play your game. You give love a bad name (Bad name) Yeah, you give love a bad name. V0gS.

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