Edge of a Broken Heart

Bon Jovi

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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1994
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And there I stood, just like a soldier
I was though, until I saw her
I said Hello, but she just turned away

Hey Romeo, watcha doin' with my girl,
Who are you using now, well I turn and walk away (Turn and walk away)

I'm gonna please her, now you can believe it
I'll be there to catch her when she falls

Oooo, here I am (On the edge of a broken heart)
I'm a man (On the edge of a broken heart)
Here we stand (On the edge of a broken heart)
So run if you can 'cause you know
I'm a man on the edge (On the edge of a broken heart)
I'm on the edge (On the edge of a broken heart)

I'm on the outside, looking inside
You're with him, who's on the wrong side now
Do you still think of me

I've tried to call, but no one answers
Two silhouettes, a private dancer
Lights go dim, as the music starts to fade, away (Turn and walk away)

I'm the one who needs you, now you can believe it
I'll be there to catch you when you fall

Ooo you better believe I'm the man (On the edge of a broken heart)
Here I am (On the edge of a broken heart)
And we stand (On the edge of a broken heart)
So run if you can 'cause you know
I'm a man on the edge (On the edge of a broken heart)
I'm on the edge (On the edge of a broken heart)

Ooohh
And when I hold out my hands I'll be reaching for you
I give it all that I've got, that's all I can do
When you're waiting for love
I'll be waiting for you (On the edge of a broken heart)
Only for you (On the edge of a broken heart)
Oh baby for you (On the edge of a broken heart)
So run if you can, you know
I'm a man on the edge (On the edge of a broken heart)
I'm on the edge (On the edge of a broken heart)
I'm on the edge (On the edge of a broken heart)
I'm on the edge (Of a broken, broken, broken, broken, broken, broken, broken)

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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: FEE WAYBILL, RICHARD MARX

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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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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