Hair Band Ballads & Glam Rock Love Songs for Slow Dances
I compiled a list of the best hair band power ballads for weddings to get people on the dance floor. For purposes of my list, I will combine glam-rock and pop-metal artists on the list.
Many hair band ballads are power ballads – a slow, emotional song that gradually builds to a strong finale.
Top Glam Rock Love Songs for Weddings
- “Faithfully” by Journey
- “Heaven” by Warrant
- “I’ll Be There For You” by Bon Jovi
- “The Search Is Over” by Survivor
- “Love Of A Lifetime” by Firehouse
Top Hair Band Slow Songs List
38 Special – Second Chance
Released in 1988 on the album Rock & Roll Strategy
Lyrics to Sing:
When love makes this sound babe
A heart needs a second chance
Don’t put me down babe
Can’t you see I love you
Aerosmith – Angel
Released in 1987 on the album Permanent Vacation
Lyrics to Sing:
You’re the reason I live
You’re the reason I die
You’re the reason I give
Alcatrazz – Suffer Me
Released in 1983 on the album No Parole from Rock ‘n’ Roll
Lyrics to Sing:
I touched you
You felt my heart
Then I was born the second son
Oh how you suffer me
Alias – I Need You Now (More Than Words Can Say)
Released in 1990 on the album Alias
Lyrics to Sing:
I’ve got to find a way
I need you now
Before I lose my mind
Alice Cooper – Only My Heart Talkin’
Released in 1989 on the album Trash
Lyrics to Sing:
Every time I take it to the edge
Every time I’m so afraid
Don’t you know I cry my eyes out, babe
Bad English – When I See You Smile
Released in 1989 on the album Bad English
Lyrics to Sing:
Baby there’s nothing
In this world that could ever do
What a touch of your hand can do
Black ‘N Blue – I’ll Be There For You
Released in 1986 on the album Nasty Nasty
Lyrics to Sing:
If you get lost down a dark, lonely road
I’ll play on your side
You can count on me, just say the word and I’ll
Be there for you
Blue Murder – Out Of Love
Released in 1989 on the album Blue Murder
Lyrics to Sing:
You used to say love would never die
But you were wrong and I’ve just died inside
I’m outta love again
Bon Jovi – I’ll Be There For You
Released in 1988 on the album New Jersey
Lyrics to Sing:
I’ll be there for you
These five words I swear to you
When you breathe, I wanna be the air for you
Bon Jovi – Never Say Goodbye
Released in 1986 on the album Slippery When Wet
Lyrics to Sing:
Never say goodbye
You and me and my old friends
Hoping it would never end
Bon Jovi – Wanted Dead or Alive
Released in 1986 on the album Slippery When Wet
Lyrics to Sing:
I’m a cowboy
On a steel horse I ride
I’m wanted dead or alive
Wanted dead or alive
Boston – Amanda
Released in 1986 on the album Third Stage
Lyrics to Sing:
I’m gonna say it like a man
And make you understand, Amanda
I love you
Britny Fox – Dream On
Released in 1989 on the album Boys in Heat
Lyrics to Sing:
Dream on, oh, dream on.
Wish upon a star and dream on.
Cheap Trick – The Flame
Released in 1988 on the album Lap of Luxury
Lyrics to Sing:
Whenever you need someone
To lay your heart and head upon
Remember, after the fire, after all the rain
I will be the flame
Cinderella – Don’t Know What You Got (Til It’s Gone)
Released in 1988 on the album Long Cold Winter
Lyrics to Sing:
Don’t know what you got ’til it’s gone
Don’t know what it is I did so wrong
Now I know what I got
Just this song
Cinderella – Nobody’s Fool
Released in 1986 on the album Night Songs
Lyrics to Sing:
And with that dime I bought your love
But now I’ve changed my mind
I’m not your fool
Damn Yankees – High Enough
Released in 1990 on the album Damn Yankees
Lyrics to Sing:
Can you take me high enough
To fly me over (fly me over)
Yesterday?
Danger Danger – I Still Think About You
Released in 1991 on the album Screw It!
Lyrics to Sing:
Just as sure as a cold wind blows
I still think about you
Do you think about me?
Def Leppard – Love Bites
Released in 1987 on the album Hysteria
Lyrics to Sing:
Love bites, love bleeds
It’s bringin’ me to my knees
Love lives, love dies
Def Leppard – Two Steps Behind
Released in 1992 on the album Adrenalize
Lyrics to Sing:
Wherever you go
And I’ll be there to remind you
That it only takes a minute of your precious time
To turn around
Def Leppard – When Love And Hate Collide
Released in 1995 on the album When Love and Hate Collide
Lyrics to Sing:
Without you
Can’t stop the hurt inside
When love and hate collide
Dokken – Alone Again
Released in 1984 on the album Tooth and Nail
Lyrics to Sing:
But I couldn’t find the words
Now the tears, they fall like rain
I’m alone again without you
Enuff Z’nuff – Fly High Michelle
Released in 1989 on the album Enuff Z’nuff
Lyrics to Sing:
I didn’t know you’d hit the ground
Why d’you have to give it up?
(Fly high Michelle)
Europe – Carrie
Released in 1986 on the album The Final Countdown
Lyrics to Sing:
Can’t you see it in my eyes?
That this might be our last goodbye
Carrie
Extreme – More Than Words
Released in 1990 on the album Extreme II: Pornograffitti
Lyrics to Sing:
What would you say
If I took those words away?
Then you couldn’t make things new
Just by saying “I love you”
Faster Pussycat – House Of Pain
Released in 1989 on the album Wake Me When It’s Over
Lyrics to Sing:
I didn’t write these pages
And my script’s been rearranged.
No, there’s no one home
In my house of pain
Firehouse – Love Of A Lifetime
Released in 1990 on the album FireHouse
Lyrics to Sing:
I finally found the love of a lifetime
A love to last my whole life through
I finally found the love of a lifetime
Forever in my heart
Firehouse – When I Look Into Your Eyes
Released in 1992 on the album Hold Your Fire
Lyrics to Sing:
I can see how much I love you and it makes me realize
When I look into your eyes
I see all my dreams come true
Foreigner – I Want To Know What Love Is
Released in 1984 on the album Agent Provocateur
Lyrics to Sing:
I wanna know what love is
I want you to show me
Giant – I’ll See You In My Dreams
Released in 1989 on the album Last of the Runaways
Lyrics to Sing:
You keep comin’ back for more
I’ll see you in my dreams
There we’ll be safe tonight
Great White – The Angel Song
Released in 1989 on the album …Twice Shy
Lyrics to Sing:
Fly lonely angel
High above these streets of fire
Fly lonely angel
Far away from mad desire
Guns N’ Roses – November Rain
Released in 1991 on the album Use Your Illusion I
Lyrics to Sing:
And we both know hearts can change
And it’s hard to hold a candle
In the cold November rain
Guns N’ Roses – Patience
Released in 1989 on the album G N’ R Lies
Lyrics to Sing:
Said “woman take it slow, and it’ll work itself out fine”
All we need is just a little patience
Hanoi Rocks – Don’t You Ever Leave Me
Released in 1984 on the album Two Steps from the Move
Lyrics to Sing:
Don’t you ever leave me now
Don’t you ever leave me baby
If you leave me you will kill me now
Heart – Alone
Released in 1987 on the album Bad Animals
Lyrics to Sing:
I never really cared until I met you
And now it chills me to the bone
How do I get you alone
Heart – These Dreams
Released in 1986 on the album Heart
Lyrics to Sing:
These dreams go on when I close my eyes
Every second of the night I live another life
John Waite – Missing You
Released in 1984 on the album No Brakes
Lyrics to Sing:
I ain’t missing you at all
Since you’ve been gone away
I ain’t missing you
No matter
What my friends say
Journey – Faithfully
Released in 1983 on the album Frontiers
Lyrics to Sing:
And lovin’ a music man ain’t always what it’s supposed to be
Oh, girl, you stand by me
I’m forever yours
Faithfully
Journey – Open Arms
Released in 1981 on the album Escape
Lyrics to Sing:
So here I am
With open arms
Hoping you’ll see
What your love means to me
Keel – Because The Night
Released in 1986 on the album The Final Frontier
Lyrics to Sing:
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to us
Kingdom Come – What Love Can Be
Released in 1988 on the album Kingdom Come
Lyrics to Sing:
And now that I know what love can be
All that I want is you with me
That’s all I want
Kiss – Beth
Released in 1976 on the album Destroyer
Lyrics to Sing:
Beth, I hear you calling
But I can’t come home right now
Me and the boys are playing
Kiss – Forever
Released in 1989 on the album Hot in the Shade
Lyrics to Sing:
It’s forever, this time I know, and there’s no doubt in my mind
Forever, until my life is through, girl, I’ll be loving you forever
Kix – Don’t Close Your Eyes
Released in 1988 on the album Blow My Fuse
Lyrics to Sing:
I’ll make everything all right
Wake up – Don’t go to sleep
I pray the lord your soul to keep
Don’t close your eyes
Krokus – Screaming In The Night
Released in 1983 on the album Headhunter
Lyrics to Sing:
Screaming in the night,
Fighting for my life, I’d die for you
L.A. Guns – Ballad Of Jayne
Released in 1989 on the album Cocked & Loaded
Lyrics to Sing:
Everybody dreams of angels
No one would ever know
How much I love you so
Lita Ford & Ozzy Osbourne – Close My Eyes Forever
Released in 1988 on the album Lita
Lyrics to Sing:
If I close my eyes forever
Will it all remain unchanged?
If I close my eyes forever
Will it all remain the same?
Loverboy – Heaven In Your Eyes
Released in 1986 on the album Top Gun
Lyrics to Sing:
It took some time to find the light
But now I realize
I can see the heaven in your eyes
Metallica – Nothing Else Matters
Released in 1991 on the album Metallica
Lyrics to Sing:
Every day for us something new
Open mind for a different view
And nothing else matters
Michael Schenker Group (MSG) – Anytime
Released in 1989 on the album Save Yourself
Lyrics to Sing:
Anytime anytime you want me
Anytime anytime you’re lonely
You just have to call, ‘cos you know I’ll be there
Motley Crue – Home Sweet Home
Released in 1981 on the album Too Fast for Love
Lyrics to Sing:
I’m on my way
Home sweet home
Tonight, tonight
Mr. Big – To Be With You
Released in 1991 on the album Lean Into It
Lyrics to Sing:
Deep inside I hope you feel it too (feel it too)
Waited on a line of greens and blues (waited on a line)
Yeah, just to be the next to be with you
Nelson – Only Time Will Tell
Released in 1990 on the album After the Rain
Lyrics to Sing:
If you’re gonna stand beside me through both heaven and hell
I want to know that you’re behind me
Only time will tell
Night Ranger – Sister Christian
Released in 1983 on the album Midnight Madness
Lyrics to Sing:
Motoring
What’s your price for flight?
In finding Mister Right
You’ll be alright tonight
Ozzy Osbourne – Mama I’m Coming Home
Released in 1992 on the album Mama, I’m Coming Home
Lyrics to Sing:
I could be right, I could be wrong
It hurts so bad, it’s been so long
Mama, I’m coming home
Poison – Every Rose Has Its Thorn
Released in 1988 on the album Open Up and Say… Ahh!
Lyrics to Sing:
Every rose has its thorn
Just like every night has its dawn
Just like every cowboy sings his sad, sad song
Poison – Something To Believe In
Released in 1990 on the album Flesh & Blood
Lyrics to Sing:
Cause I never meant the things I did”
And give me something to believe in
If there’s a Lord above
Queensryche – Silent Lucidity
Released in 1990 on the album Empire
Lyrics to Sing:
(I) am gonna help you see it through
(I) will protect you in the night
(I) am smiling next to you, in silent lucidity
Ratt – Givin’ Yourself Away
Released in 1990 on the album Detonator
Lyrics to Sing:
It’s written in the tears on your face
I see through the part that you play
Your givin’ yourself away
REO Speedwagon – Keep On Loving You
Released in 1980 on the album Hi Infidelity
Lyrics to Sing:
And I’m gonna keep on lovin’ you
‘Cause it’s the only thing I want to do
I don’t want to sleep, I just want to keep on lovin’ you
Saigon Kick – Love Is On The Way
Released in 1992 on the album The Lizard
Lyrics to Sing:
Love is on the way
I can see it in your eyes
Let’s give it one more try tonight baby
Scorpions – Still Loving You
Released in 1984 on the album Love at First Sting
Lyrics to Sing:
Love, our love
Shouldn’t be thrown away
I will be there
Scorpions – Wind Of Change
Released in 1990 on the album Crazy World
Lyrics to Sing:
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow dream away (dream away)
In the wind of change
Sheriff – When I’m With You
Released in 1983 on the album Sheriff
Lyrics to Sing:
Baby ooh I get chills when I’m with you oh
O baby my world stands still when I’m with you
Skid Row – I Remember You
Released in 1989 on the album Skid Row
Lyrics to Sing:
And through the sleepless nights, through every endless day
I’d wanna hear you say, I remember you
Slaughter – Fly To the Angels
Released in 1990 on the album Stick It to Ya
Lyrics to Sing:
Fly to the angels
Heaven awaits your heart
And flowers bloom in your name
Steelheart – I’ll Never Let You Go
Released in 1990 on the album Steelheart
Lyrics to Sing:
You’re the only one for me
You’re all I need
And I’ll never, never let you go
Stryper – Honestly
Released in 1986 on the album To Hell with the Devil
Lyrics to Sing:
I’m a friend who always will be true
And I love you can’t you see
That I can say I love you honestly
Styx – Babe
Released in 1979 on the album Cornerstone
Lyrics to Sing:
Giving me the courage
And the strength I need
Please believe that it’s true
Babe, I love you
Survivor – The Search Is Over
Released in 1984 on the album Vital Signs
Lyrics to Sing:
Then I touched your hand
I could hear you whisper
The search is over
Love was right before my eyes
Tesla – Love Song
Released in 1989 on the album The Great Radio Controversy
Lyrics to Sing:
Love is knockin’ outside your door
Waitin’ for you is this love made just for two
Keep an open heart and you’ll find love again, I know
Thunder – Love Walked In
Released in 1990 on the album Backstreet Symphony
Lyrics to Sing:
That’s when love walked in through my door
That familiar feeling I had once before
love walked in through my door
And it felt so strange
Trixter – One In A Million
Released in 1990 on the album Trixter
Lyrics to Sing:
And I’ll never find love again
Like the kind you give
Like the kind you send
‘Cause you’re one in a million
Twisted Sister – The Price
Released in 1984 on the album Stay Hungry
Lyrics to Sing:
Oh it’s the price we gotta pay
And all the games we gotta play
Makes me wonder if it’s worth it to carry on
Van Halen – Love Walks In
Released in 1986 on the album 5150
Lyrics to Sing:
So when you sense a change
Nothing feels the same
All your dreams are strange
Love comes walkin’ in
Vixen – Cryin’
Released in 1988 on the album Vixen
Lyrics to Sing:
‘Cause I opened my eyes
And I won’t be cryin’, cryin’
‘Cause those days are gone, gone
W.A.S.P. – Hold On To My Heart
Released in 1992 on the album The Crimson Idol
Lyrics to Sing:
Hold on to my heart, to my heart, to me
And oh no, don’t let me go cause all I am
Warrant – Heaven
Released in 1989 on the album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich
Lyrics to Sing:
Heaven isn’t too far away
Closer to it every day
No matter what your friends say
I know it’s gonna find a way
Warrant – I Saw Red
Released in 1990 on the album Cherry Pie
Lyrics to Sing:
Then I saw red
When I opened up the door
I saw red
My heart just spilled onto the floor
White Lion – When The Children Cry
Released in 1987 on the album Pride
Lyrics to Sing:
When the children cry let them know we tried
‘Cause when the children sing then the new world begins
Whitesnake – Here I Go Again
Released in 1992 on the album Saints & Sinners
Lyrics to Sing:
Here I go again on my own
Going down the only road I’ve ever known
Like a drifter, I was born to walk alone
Whitesnake – Is This Love
Released in 1987 on the album Whitesnake
Lyrics to Sing:
Is this love that I’m feeling?
Is this the love that I’ve been searching for?
Is this love or am I dreaming?
This must be love
Winger – Headed For A Heartbreak
Released in 1988 on the album Winger
Lyrics to Sing:
So don’t be waiting for love
‘Cause I’ll be waitin’ to ramble on
Headed for a heartbreak
Winger – Miles Away
Released in 1990 on the album In the Heart of the Young
Lyrics to Sing:
Nothin’ left of what we had,
Just when I needed you most
You were miles away
Y&T – I Believe In You
Released in 1981 on the album Earthshaker
Lyrics to Sing:
I believe in you, believe in you baby
I believe in you, I believe in you
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