Edge of a Broken Heart

Vixen

About Edge of a Broken Heart

For the Vixen song, see Vixen (Vixen album)."Edge of a Broken Heart" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was one of the songs written during the making of the album Slippery When Wet, but was not featured on the final version of the album. It appeared on the soundtrack to the 1987 film Disorderlies. Because it was not released as a commercially available single, it did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but it did peak at #38 on the Hot 100 Airplay chart the week ending October 17, 1987. The song was later included on the band's 100,000,000 Bon Jovi Fans Can't Be Wrong 2004 box set and was released as an iTunes single. The song was also released on the special double-CD edition of Cross Road. 


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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.
Bon Jovi Version
The 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.
Vixen Version
For Vixen, this song was their most successful single, reaching No. 26 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Notable Performances
Vixen performed the song live during their appearances on "The Arsenio Hall Show" in 1988 and "Friday Night Videos" in 1989.
Music Video
The music video for the Vixen version of the song features the band performing on a desert highway and was directed by Marty Callner.
Song Composition
The song is written in the key of B major and follows a rather standard verse-chorus-verse structure.
Record Label
"Edge of a Broken Heart" was released under EMI label in the US and Canada, and Manhattan Records in Europe.
Song Genre
The song can be classified under Glam metal, hard rock genre.
Critical Response
While 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.
Unique Situation
Interestingly, 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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