Rock bands play hard from 9 to 5 But they've still got a sensitive side When they want our sympathy They put down their flying V's Ballads show how much they care Even Rob Halford's just a big teddy bear These songs all go by different names but their point's the same Every rose has its thorn Just like every dog has its bone And every rock band sings a sad sad song The ballad worked great for Skid Row It made Nelson jukebox heroes With songs like Sister Christian Rock frontmen improved their sweethearts within Joe Elliott's eyes get watery
While his band pours sugar on you and me Even Ozzy needs a hug and a little TLC Every rose has its thorn Just like every dog has its bone And every rock band sings a sad sad song Once bitten twice shy Metal health will drive you wild Once bitten twice shy Metal health will drive you wild But what can I do? I've been waiting, waiting, waiting, for a girl like you Every rose has its thorn Just like every dog has its bone And every rock band sings a sad sad song, oh yeah And every rock band sings a sad sad song