Love Is a Battlefield

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About Love Is a Battlefield

"Love Is a Battlefield" is a song performed by Pat Benatar, and written by Holly Knight and Mike Chapman. It was released in September 1983 as a single from Benatar's live album Live from Earth, though the song itself was a studio recording. The song was ranked at number 30 in VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Songs of the 1980s. "Love Is a Battlefield" went on to sell over a million records.


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1996
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We are young
Heartache to heartache we stand
No promises, no demands
Love is a battlefield

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We are strong, no one can tell us we're wrong
Searchin' our hearts for so long
Both of us knowing
Love is a battlefield

You're beggin' me to go then makin' me stay
Why do you hurt me so bad
It would help me to know
Do I stand in your way, or am I the best thing you've had
Believe me, believe me, I can't tell you why
But I'm trapped by your love and I'm chained to your side

We are young
Heartache to heartache we stand
No promises, no demands
Love is a battlefield

We are strong, no one can tell us we're wrong
Searchin' our hearts for so long
Both of us knowing
Love is a battlefield

We're losing control
Will you turn me away or touch me deep inside
And when all this gets old, will it still feel the same
There's no way this will die
But if we get much closer, I could lose control
And if your heart surrenders, you'll need me to hold

We are young
Heartache to heartache we stand
No promises, no demands
Love is a battlefield

We are strong, no one can tell us we're wrong
Searchin' our hearts for so long
Both of us knowing
Love is a battlefield

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Pat Benatar

Pat Benatar (born Patricia Mae Andrzejewski; January 10, 1953) is an American singer and four-time Grammy winner. She is a mezzo-soprano. She has had considerable commercial success, particularly in the United States. During the 1980s, Benatar had two RIAA-certified Multi-Platinum albums, five RIAA-certified Platinum albums, three RIAA-certified Gold albums and 19 Top 40 singles, including the Top 10 hits, "Hit Me with Your Best Shot", "Love Is a Battlefield", "We Belong" and "Invincible". Benatar was one of the most heavily played artists in the early days of MTV. P.s My dog he hurt!!!!!!!!! more »

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Written by: HOLLY KNIGHT, MIKE CHAPMAN

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Love Is a Battlefield" by Pat Benatar was released in September 1983.
Album
Interestingly, "Love Is a Battlefield" does not appear on any of Pat Benatar's studio albums. It was, however, included in her compilation album, "Live from Earth."
Music Video Recognition
The music video for "Love Is a Battlefield" was the first to ever win the Grammy Award for Best Female Video.
Chart Performance
The song managed to climb to the number 5 spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. In Australia, it went all the way to number 1.
Songwriters
The song was penned by acclaimed songwriters Mike Chapman and Holly Knight. It was initially written as a ballad before being transformed into a dance-pop track.
Theme of the Song
"Love Is a Battlefield" uses the imagery of war to describe a tumultuous relationship, a concept which was later echoed in the successful music video.
The Music Video
The music video for "Love Is a Battlefield" was groundbreaking at the time because it actually included a narrative and dance sequences, which were rare for music videos in that era.
Nod to 80’s Culture
In the "Love Is a Battlefield" video, Pat Benatar's rebellious character and spiky hair became an iconic representation of 1980s popular culture.
Recent Recognitions
In 2019, "Love Is a Battlefield" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, highlighting its lasting impact on the music industry.
Usage in Film and TV
"Love Is a Battlefield" has been featured in numerous films, TV shows, and commercials over the years, including "13 Going on 30," "Smallville," and even an episode of "The Simpsons."

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