Hide Your Heart

Bonnie Tyler

About Hide Your Heart

Hide Your Heart is a song by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, released on her 1988 album Hide Your Heart. The song is written by Kiss' rhythm guitarist and vocalist Paul Stanley, Desmond Child and Holly Knight. Although the song failed to chart (except in Finland), it has appeared on several compilations.


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1988
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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

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Bonnie Tyler

Bonnie Tyler (born Gaynor Hopkins on 8 June 1951) is a Welsh singer. Her first hit single, "Lost In France", reached the UK Top 10 in 1976 and she was nominated for Best British Female Newcomer at the 1977 Brit Awards. Soon after, Tyler underwent an operation to remove nodules from her vocal cords which left her with a distinctively husky voice. However, this did not affect her career and her 1977 single "It's a Heartache" became a hit in both Europe and North America. more »

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Written by: DESMOND CHILD, HOLLY KNIGHT, PAUL STANLEY

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5 facts about this song

Track and Album Facts
1. "Hide Your Heart" is a song by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler and American band KISS. 2. The song was first featured on Bonnie Tyler's 1988 album, also titled "Hide Your Heart." 3. The song was released as the album's lead single in the same year. 4. Later, in 1989, KISS recorded their own version of the song for their album "Hot in the Shade." 5. It's the first song on the album "Hot in the Shade" by Kiss.
Songwriter Facts
1. "Hide Your Heart" was co-written by Paul Stanley, Holly Knight, and Desmond Child. 2. Desmond Child, one of the song's co-writers, is renowned for his work with several high-profile rock musicians and bands, including Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, and Alice Cooper. 3. Paul Stanley, another co-writer, is KISS' rhythm guitarist and co-lead vocalist.
Critical Reception Facts
1. Despite being covered by big-name artists, "Hide Your Heart" did not manage to make a significant impact on major music charts. 2. KISS’s version of the song has been praised for its rock sound, despite the album "Hot in the Shade" receiving mixed reviews.
Performance and Music Video Facts
1. The music video for KISS' version of "Hide Your Heart" was shot in the midst of their 'Hot in the Shade Tour.' 2. The song has been frequently included in KISS's setlists for their live performances.
Interesting Trivia
1. Interestingly, both Bonnie Tyler's version and KISS's version of the song were not the only ones recorded. The song was also covered by musicians including Molly Hatchet and Ace Frehley. 2. The song's writers, Desmond Child and Paul Stanley, reportedly weren't particularly fond of KISS' recording of the song.

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