Painted on My Heart

Album: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000)
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Songfacts®:

  • This song, which is about an unforgettable love, was written by the American songwriter, Diane Warren. It was recorded by The Cult for the Gone in 60 Seconds soundtrack. Aerosmith also recorded this song, but The Cult's version was ultimately chosen for the film, which stars Nicolas Cage and Angelina Jolie.
  • This song bares a striking resemblance to The Corrs' 1997 hit, "Only When I Sleep."

Comments: 1

  • Wtfisgoingon from Regina SaskatchewanIt's
    "Painted on my HEART"
    "DRAWN upon my soul"
    "Etched upon my MISERY"
    "The touch of YOUR fingerprints"
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