Headstrong

Headstrong is the fifth single from the pop rock band The New Romantic Devils from their eighth studio album The Devil You Know. ￼ The song was written by Anziotti/R.Monroe/Taylor. The song is sung by Rachel . The song is a deep love song it is written about falling in love and questioning why you would keep going when you see the warning signs and the danger it produces either emotionally or physically. It evolved lyrically to also deal with maybe forms of addictions even from the stand point of the love relationship between fans and the band. The song was originally titled Battleground. The song was another song written as a homage to 80's pop music.
Background
The song started as a guitar intro lick by Anziotti and a programmed drum beat that Rachel . The song evolved in the studio with the help of Ed and Jt on an acoustic guitar. The lyrics were written first with idea of falling in a bad relationship and should you keep going and then evolved lyrically to include addictions and demons. It continued to be tweaked by Rachel and JT. The song started out with Title "BattleGround" until the chorus was fleshed out to Headstrong. Ed had stated he continued to play with the guitar licks because he liked how it had reminded him of a carousel. He thought it fit the song continent. 
Personnel
Archie Monroe- Guitars
Keith Hudson-Drums
Ed Anziotti- Guitars
JT Dubach- Guitars
Peyton Reed-Bass and vocals
Rachel Monroe-Lead vocals and Synth