Heaven

Warrant

About Heaven

Heaven is a song by American glam metal band Warrant. It was released in July 22, 1989 as the second single from Warrant's debut album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich. The power ballad is Warrant's most commercially successful single, spending two weeks at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 (kept from the top spot by Milli Vanilli's ‘Girl I'm Gonna Miss You'), and reaching number one in Rolling Stone, and number three on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. The track's commercial success has led it to becoming one of the best known songs by the band.  


Year:
2001
4:06
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Got a picture of your house and you're standing by the door
It's black and white and faded and it's looking pretty worn
I see the factory that I worked silhouetted in the back
The memories are gray but, man, they're really coming back
I don't need to be the king of the world 
As long as I'm the hero of this little girl
 
Heaven isn't too far away
Closer to it every day
No matter what your friends might say
 
How I love the way you move and the sparkle in your eyes
There's a color deep inside them like a blue suburban sky
When I come home late at night and you're in bed asleep
I wrap my arms around you so I can feel you breath
I don't need to be a superman 
As long as you will always be my biggest fan
 
Heaven isn't too far away
Closer to it every day
No matter what your friends might say
We'll find our way, yeah
 
Now the lights are going out, along the boulevard
Memories come rushing back and it makes it pretty hard
I've got nowhere left to go, no one really cares
I don't know what to do but I'm never giving up on you
 
Heaven isn't too far away
Closer to it every day
No matter what your friends say
I know we're gonna find a way

Heaven, oh, oh, oh 
Heaven, oh, oh, oh 
Heaven, it's not too far away
Oh, oh, oh, yeah

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Warrant

Warrant is an American rock band formed in 1984. They gained popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s with their glam metal sound. Warrant is best known for their hit singles "Cherry Pie" and "Heaven." The band has released several albums throughout their career and continues to perform today. more »

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Written by: Eric Turner, Jani Lane, Jerry Dixon, Joseph Cagle, Steven Chamberlin

Lyrics © Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Heaven" by Warrant was released in July 1989 as part of the band's debut album "Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich."
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in September 1989, making it Warrant's most successful single.
Music Video
The music video for "Heaven" features the band playing the song in a cloud-filled setting that signifies heaven. The video was a staple on MTV in the late '80s and early '90s.
Song Origin
"Heaven" was written by Warrant lead singer Jani Lane. He wrote the song while he was staying at the infamous album-cover model Patty Elias' house during an extremely emotional period in his life.
Genre
Although Warrant is often categorized as a "glam metal" band, "Heaven" is considered a power ballad — a popular genre in the '80s that combined emotional lyrics with an anthemic sound.
Awards
In 1990, the song was nominated for the American Music Award for Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Song. Despite losing to the Aerosmith song "Love in an Elevator", the nomination highlighted the song's status as a fan favorite.
Live Performances
"Heaven" remains a staple of Warrant's live performances and is often the highlight of the set.
Album Success
"Heaven" contributed significantly to the success of Warrant's debut album, which eventually went double Platinum.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Nina, a Filipino pop and R&B singer, who released her version in 2010.
Legacy
Although Warrant had several other hit songs, "Heaven" is often the song that the band is most associated with. Even today, it's considered a classic power ballad of the 80s rock era.

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