“Heartbeat” was originally written as a mock love song to Joey Ramone by Jackie Fox and Lita Ford, and was supposed to have Fox on lead vocals. This was later changed to appease Cherie Currie, who then took over lead vocals on the track. Without Fox’s approval, Currie and Kim Fowley changed the song...
[Verse 1]
Thousands cheered when you appeared
The band was playing
We drove away that Saturday
I wanted you knew where you were staying
Backstage lied about my age
Didn't care that you were older
[Chorus]
Stop look listen to my heartbeat
Stop look listen to my heartbeat
[Verse 2]
Here you are, a superstar
But I sing and play in my own way
You got your fans and I got mine
But I need your love, that's the bottom line
I sing lead and so do you
Get together what will we do?
[Chorus]
Stop look listen to my heartbeat
Stop look listen to my heartbeat
[Verse 3]
Danced all night till the room was light
You said goodbye, I wondered why
Radio played, you couldn't stay
You'd miss your plane in the morning rain
Here I am in the limousine
Once again the lonely queen
[Chorus]
Stop look listen to my heartbeat
Stop look listen to my heartbeat
Stop look listen to my heartbeat
Stop look listen to my heart, heartbeat
Heartbeat was written by Earle Mankey & Jackie Fox & Kim Fowley & Lita Ford & Cherie Currie.
Heartbeat was produced by Earle Mankey.