Hit Me with Your Best Shot Lyrics
[Intro]
[Verse 1]
Well you're the real tough cookie with a long history
Of breaking little hearts like the one in me
That's okay, let's see how you do it
Put up your dukes, let's get down to it
[Chorus]
Hit me with your best shot
Why don't you hit me with your best shot
Hit me with your best shot
Fire away
[Verse 2]
You come on with it, come on, you don't fight fair
That's okay, see if I care
Knock me down, it's all in vain
I get right back on my feet again
[Chorus]
Hit me with your best shot
Why don't you hit me with your best shot
Hit me with your best shot
Fire away
[Verse 1]
Well you're the real tough cookie with a long history
Of breaking little hearts like the one in me
That's okay, let's see how you do it
Put up your dukes, let's get down to it
[Chorus]
Hit me with your best shot
Why don't you hit me with your best shot
Hit me with your best shot
Fire away
[Verse 2]
You come on with it, come on, you don't fight fair
That's okay, see if I care
Knock me down, it's all in vain
I get right back on my feet again
[Chorus]
Hit me with your best shot
Why don't you hit me with your best shot
Hit me with your best shot
Fire away
[Instrumental]
[Verse 3]
Well you're the real tough cookie with a long history
Of breaking little hearts like the one in me
Before I put another notch in my lipstick case
You better make sure you put me in my place
[Chorus]
Hit me with your best shot
C'mon, hit me with your best shot
Hit me with your best shot
Fire away
[Chorus]
Hit me with your best shot
Why don't you hit me with your best shot
Hit me with your best shot
Fire away
[Verse 3]
Well you're the real tough cookie with a long history
Of breaking little hearts like the one in me
Before I put another notch in my lipstick case
You better make sure you put me in my place
[Chorus]
Hit me with your best shot
C'mon, hit me with your best shot
Hit me with your best shot
Fire away
[Chorus]
Hit me with your best shot
Why don't you hit me with your best shot
Hit me with your best shot
Fire away
About
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Pat Benatar’s 1980 first top 10 single, achieving Gold record status.
A direct challenge to a hurtful lover, without any hint of self depreciation.
A true feminist statement.
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Bass
Keyboards
Drums
Guitar
Vocals
Release Date
September 15, 1980
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