Bad Medicine

Bon Jovi

About Bad Medicine

"Bad Medicine" is a single by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and Desmond Child, and it was released in September 1988 as the lead single from the band's album New Jersey. The song reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, Bon Jovi's third single to do so, and became a top-ten hit in Australia, Canada, Finland, Ireland, the Netherlands and New Zealand.


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1994
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Your love is like bad medicine
Bad medicine is what I need, whoa
Shake it up just like bad medicine
There ain't no doctor that can cure my disease
Bad medicine

I ain't got a fever, got a permanent disease
And it'll take more than a doctor to prescribe a remedy
I got lots of money but it isn't what I need
Gonna take more than a shot to get this poison out of me
And I got all the symptoms count 'em 1,2,3
First you need, then you bleed, and when  you're on your knees
(That's what you get for falling in love
You get a little but it's never enough
That what you get for falling in love)
Now, this boy's addicted 'cause your kiss is the drug, whoa

Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa
Shake it up just like bad medicine
There ain't no doctor that can cure my disease
Bad, bad medicine

I don't need no needle to be givin' me a thrill
And I don't need no anesthesia or a nurse to bring a pill
I got a dirty down addiction that doesn't leave a track
I got a jones for your affection like a monkey on my back
There ain't no paramedic gonna save this heart attack
When you need, then you bleed, on you knees
(That's what you get for falling in love
You get a little but it's never enough
That what get for falling in love)
This boy's addicted 'cause your kiss is the drug, whoa

Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa
Shake it up just like bad medicine
So let's play doctor, baby
Bad medicine

It's what I want. Bad, bad medicine
Ow, it's what I need
I need a respirator 'cause I'm running out of breath
You're an all night generator wrapped in stockings and a dress
When you find your medicine you take what you can get
'Cause if there's something better baby well they hav'n't found it yet
Whoa

Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa
Shake it up just like bad medicine
There ain't no doctor that can cure my disease

Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa
Shake it up just like bad medicine
There ain't no doctor that can cure my disease
Bad, bad medicine is what I want
Bad bad medicine. Oo baby, oo babe
I gotta go I gotta I gotta go I gotta medicine
I got I gotta do it again, wait a minute wait a minute
Hold on I'm not done. One more time. With feeling
Come on. All-right. Help me out now

Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa
Shake it up just like bad medicine
There ain't no doctor that can cure my disease

Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa
Shake it up just like bad medicine
There ain't no doctor that can cure my disease
Bad, bad medicine is what I want
Bad bad medicine. Oo baby, oo babe
I gotta go I gotta I gotta go I gotta medicine
I got I gotta do it again, wait a minute wait a minute
Hold on I'm not done. One more time. With feeling
Come on. All-right. Help me out now

Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa
Shake it up just like bad medicine
You got the potion that can cure my disease

Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa
Shake it up just like bad medicine
You got the potion that can cure my disease

Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa
Shake it up just like bad medicine
You got the potion that can cure my disease

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Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. Formed in 1983, Bon Jovi consists of lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi (John Francis Bongiovi, Jr.), guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, and bassist Alec John Such. The band's lineup has remained mostly static during their history, the exceptions being Alec John Such in 1994, and Richie Sambora in 2013. The band is credited with bridging the gap between heavy metal and pop with style and ease. more »

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Written by: Desmond Child, Jon Bon Jovi, Richard S. Sambora

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Song Information
1. "Bad Medicine" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi, which was released as the first single from their fourth album "New Jersey" in 1988. The song became their third number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
Vocal Contributions
2. Bon Jovi's frontman Jon Bon Jovi and guitarist Richie Sambora co-wrote "Bad Medicine" with songwriter Desmond Child, who has collaborated with the band on several other hits.
Music Video
3. The music video for "Bad Medicine" gives a behind-the-scenes look into a Bon Jovi concert. It consists of real footage from a concert at Madison Square Garden and mock rebellious acts by the band members.
Awards and Recognitions
4. Despite not winning any major awards upon its release, "Bad Medicine" has since been recognized for its impact on pop culture. For example, it was included in VH1's "100 Greatest Songs of the '80s," a list that celebrated some of the most influential songs of the decade.
Notable Live Performances
5. Bon Jovi often plays "Bad Medicine" as part of their encore during live performances. During these performances, the band often improvises and includes covers of other popular songs within the breakdown of "Bad Medicine".
Studio Recordings
6. The song's recording process was unique for the band. Bon Jovi recalled how they'd record the song in pieces, taking different sections and piecing them together, rather than playing the song straight through as they did for their previous albums.
Song Interpretation
7. The song uses medical terminology as a metaphor for a tumultuous relationship. This interpretation, along with its catchy melody and high-energy performance, made it a crowd favorite.
Historical Impact
8. Over three decades since its release, "Bad Medicine" continues to receive significant airplay on rock stations, proving the song's enduring appeal.
Chart Performance
9. Besides topping the Billboard Hot 100 charts, "Bad Medicine" also reached number one on the Billboard Top Rock Tracks chart, and was ranked among the top 20 on charts in several other countries, including Canada and Australia.
Notable Cover
10. Country singer Garth Brooks is a notable artist who has covered "Bad Medicine" during his live shows.
Album Information
11. "New Jersey", the album that features "Bad Medicine", itself was a commercial success, both in the United States and internationally. It peaked at number one on the Billboard 200, and lived up to the success of Bon Jovi's preceding album, "Slippery When Wet," both in sales and critical reception.

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