Edge of a Broken Heart
Vixen
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I can't believe I could've been so blind, but love is strange I thought about it for a long long time, but the truth remains I don't need another lonely night to dry my tears The answer's plain as black and white, and I can see the picture very clear I been living on the edge of a broken heart I don't wanna fall, I don't wanna crawl I been living on the edge of a broken heart Don't you wonder why I gotta say goodbye It isn't like you never had the chance to change your tune Did you think that I'm a dime a dance, well the dance is through I been doing things your way too long, but baby that's over (baby that's over) It won't be easy, but I gotta be strong And if I wanna cry I don't need your shoulder I been living on the edge of a broken heart I don't wanna fall, I don't wanna crawl I been living on the edge of a broken heart Don't you wonder why I gotta say goodbye I'll find someone else who's nothing like you And who can play the game as well And you're gonna be sorry baby, when it's over I been doing things your way too long, baby that's over (baby that's over) It won't be easy, but I've got to be strong And if I wanna cry I don't need your shoulder I been living on the edge of a broken heart I don't wanna fall, I don't wanna crawl I been living on the edge of a broken heart Don't you wonder why I gotta say goodbye I been living on the edge of a broken heart I been living on the edge of a broken heart Don't you wonder why I gotta say goodbye I been living on the edge of a broken heart
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Written by: JON BON JOVI, DESMOND CHILD, RICHARD S SAMBORA
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Creation"Edge of a Broken Heart" is a song initially written by Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora for the band Vixen's self-titled debut album released in 1988.
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Bon Jovi VersionThe song was also performed by Bon Jovi but never officially released on any of the band's studio albums. However, it can be found on Bon Jovi's box set "100,000,000 Bon Jovi Fans Can't Be Wrong" released in 2004.
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Vixen VersionFor Vixen, this song was their most successful single, reaching No. 26 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Notable PerformancesVixen performed the song live during their appearances on "The Arsenio Hall Show" in 1988 and "Friday Night Videos" in 1989.
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Music VideoThe music video for the Vixen version of the song features the band performing on a desert highway and was directed by Marty Callner.
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Song CompositionThe song is written in the key of B major and follows a rather standard verse-chorus-verse structure.
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Record Label"Edge of a Broken Heart" was released under EMI label in the US and Canada, and Manhattan Records in Europe.
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Song GenreThe song can be classified under Glam metal, hard rock genre.
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Critical ResponseWhile Vixen was often labeled as a 'hair metal' band, "Edge of a Broken Heart" was, nonetheless, praised by critics for its catchy chorus and powerful vocals.
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Unique SituationInterestingly, though Bon Jovi wrote the song, it isn’t featured on any of their original studio albums but has been performed live at a few concerts. Vixen's rendition, on the other hand, became one of their signature tracks. This uniquely highlights how a single song can have two different successful journeys.
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