Shot through the heart
It’s all part of the game that we call love
Would you be content to see me crying
After all those little games you put me through?
After all I’ve done for you, you’re lying
Wouldn’t it be nice to tell the truth?
Didn’t somebody somewhere say
You’re gonna take a fall?
I gave you everything
Now here’s the curtain call
And I’m shot through the heart
As I lay there alone
In the dark
Through the heart
It’s all part of the game that we call love
Now you’ve come back here to say you’re sorry
I just don’t know who you’re talking to
It could be the man I used to be, girl
I’ve grown up, and now I’m over you
Standing there, just a live wire
With nowhere left to turn
You were gonna set the world on fire
But you never learn
Now you’re shot through the heart
As I lay there alone in the dark
Through the heart
It’s all part of the game that we call love
Standing there, just a live wire
With nowhere left to turn
You were gonna set the world on fire
But you never learn?
Now you’re shot (shot, shot, shot)
Baby does what baby please
Baby must have what she sees
But not this time, the table’s turned
And baby just got burned
Shot through the heart
As I lay there alone in the dark
Through the heart
It’s all part of the game that we call
Shot (Shot) through the heart
As I lay (Shot) there alone in the dark
Through the heart
It’s all part of the game that we call
Shot (Shot) through the heart (Shot)
As I lay (Shot) there alone in the dark (Shot)
Through the heart (Shot)
It’s all part (Shot) of the game (Shot) that we call
Shot (Shot) through the heart (Shot)
As I lay (Shot) there alone in the dark (Shot)
Through the heart (Shot)
It’s all part (Shot) of the game (Shot) that we call
Shot (Shot) through the heart (Shot)
As I lay there alone in the dark (Shot)
Through the heart (Shot)
It’s all part (Shot) of the game that we call love
Heartbreak as a Game: Exploring Emotional Betrayal
“Shot Through The Heart” by Bon Jovi dives deep into the turmoil of love turned sour. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of betrayal and emotional pain, describing love as a game where heartbreak is almost inevitable. The repeated metaphor of being “shot through the heart” captures the piercing hurt of deception, while lines about “little games” and “curtain calls” suggest a dramatic end to a turbulent relationship. The protagonist’s journey from vulnerability to empowerment is striking—he moves from longing and heartbreak to a realization of self-worth, ultimately turning the tables on his former lover. The song’s raw energy and evocative imagery make it a powerful anthem for anyone who has felt the sting of love gone wrong.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bon Jovi
- Songwriters: Jon Bon Jovi, Jack Ponti
- Release Year: 1984
- Label: Mercury Records