Cheap Trick is an American power pop/rock n roll band from Rockford, Illino… Read Full Bio ↴Cheap Trick is an American power pop/rock n roll band from Rockford, Illinois that's played for over four decades, and in 2016 was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Having gained popularity in the late-70s centered within the Midwest and within Japan, the band members are Rick Nielsen (guitarist and main songwriter), Bun E. Carlos (born Brad Carlson) (drums), Robin Zander (vocals and guitars), and Tom Petersson (bass guitar). Though they have had only flirtations with mainstream national success such as the multi-platinum smash At Budokan, Cheap Trick has held a substantial following through regular touring and a hard-edged yet blissful pop sound that combines the tunefulness of The Beatles with the speed and energy of punk rock, with many musicians and music journalists being fans.

One of the best known American power pop bands, the group's biggest hits over the years include "I Want You to Want Me", "Surrender", "Dream Police", "Don't Be Cruel" (a cover of Elvis Presley's hit), and "The Flame". Their most recent release, The Latest, has gained critical acclaim. They also wrote and performed the theme song for "The Colbert Report" as well as "That 70s Show", both tunes being fan favorites.

Nielsen and Petersson originally formed the group as Fuse in 1967, with Carlos joining the group several years later; however, when Zander joined as vocalist in 1972, the group was renamed Cheap Trick. Zander is considered one of the best hard rock vocalists of his era. For their part, Tom Petersson has been known for playing custom made 8, 12, and even a 18 string custom bass made by Modulus for Tom in 1981 and Rick Nielsen also has a penchant for unusual instruments. He owns and plays a five-necked solidbody electric guitar (it can be seen in the video for the song "She's Tight" among others).

Studio Albums
(1977) Cheap Trick [a.k.a Cheap Trick (1997)]
(1977) In Color
(1978) Heaven Tonight
(1979) Dream Police
(1980) All Shook Up
(1980) Found All The Parts
(1982) One on One
(1983) Next Position Please
(1985) Standing on the Edge
(1986) The Doctor
(1988) Lap of Luxury
(1990) Busted
(1994) Woke Up With A Monster
(1997) Cheap Trick [a.k.a Cheap Trick (1997)]
(2003) Special One
(2006) Rockford
(2009) The Latest
(2016) Bang, Zoom, Crazy...Hello
(2017) We're All Alright!
(2021) In Another World

[Live Albums]
(1978) At Budokan
(1978) Budokan II
(1998) At Budokan: the Complete Concert
(1999) Music for Hangovers
(2001) Silver

Can't Stop Fallin' Into Love
Cheap Trick Lyrics

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Hey, little ladies, there's some cool young dude
just standin' in line waitin' for you.
There's a girl in the corner with a jacked up dress,
she's got legs for miles, but her face is a mess.

There's always somethin' for ev'ryone, but a love can be suicide.
It's just what you've been waiting for, and I know it can't be denied, Yeah.
Can't stop fallin' into love.

What's my heart been dreaming of?
Who's that falling into love, who?
Is it you I'm thinkin' of?

Hey, rock'n rollers, what's a happ'nin' with you?
Well, you've got the itch well, I've got it, too.
it's hard to be a winner ev'ry time,
but I know you can take it, you can make it alright.

It's time that you just can't hide, but I can't control myself.
I know what you've been waitin' for, 'cause love can't be denied, yeah.
Can't stop fallin' into love.
What's my heart been dreaming of?
Who's that falling into love, who?
Yeah, it's you I'm thinkin' of?

There's always somethin' for ev'ryone, and I know what you mean in my eyes.
I just can't control myself and I fall for it ev'ry time, oh, yeah.
Can't stop fallin' into love.
What's my heart been dreamin' up?
No matter what I think or do or say,
I keep fallin' into love.

I can't stop fallin' into love.
What's my heart been dreamin' up?
Who's that falling into love?
Is it you girl I'm thinking of?

I can't stop fallin' into love.
what's my heart been dreamin up?

No matter what I think or do or say
I still keep fallin' into love.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cheap Trick's song, Can't Stop Fallin' Into Love, describe the excitement and uncertainty of falling in love. The song opens with the singer addressing "little ladies," letting them know there's a "cool young dude" waiting for them. He then describes a woman with attractive legs but an unattractive face, highlighting the paradoxes that can come with attraction. The second verse is directed towards "rock'n rollers," acknowledging their desire to be winners but assuring them that they can take the ups and downs that come with love.

The chorus repeats the title phrase, emphasizing the inevitability of love despite any reservations or doubts. The singer questions who the object of his affections might be, wondering if it's the person he’s thinking of. The bridge repeats the sentiment that love can’t be denied and highlights that no matter what the singer thinks or does, he keeps falling into love.

Overall, the lyrics to Can't Stop Fallin' Into Love capture the thrill and unpredictability of falling for someone, while acknowledging the risks and uncertainties that can come with it.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey, little ladies, there's some cool young dude just standin' in line waitin' for you.
There are attractive young men eagerly waiting to meet eligible women.

There's a girl in the corner with a jacked up dress, she's got legs for miles, but her face is a mess.
Despite physical flaws, there are those with attractive features and characteristics.

There's always somethin' for ev'ryone, but a love can be suicide.
While there are many options to choose from, getting romantically involved can have potentially disastrous consequences.

It's just what you've been waiting for, and I know it can't be denied, Yeah.
Finding love is something sought after and inevitable when the time is right.

Can't stop fallin' into love. What's my heart been dreaming of? Who's that falling into love, who? Is it you I'm thinkin' of?
Despite the risks, the desire to fall in love is strong and the singer wonders if a specific person could be the one for him.

Hey, rock'n rollers, what's a happ'nin' with you? Well, you've got the itch well, I've got it, too.
The desire for romantic love is not exclusive to any particular group of people but occurs among all kinds of individuals.

It's hard to be a winner ev'ry time, but I know you can take it, you can make it alright.
Success in love does not always come easy, but the singer is reassuring that perseverance can pay off in the end.

It's time that you just can't hide, but I can't control myself.
Sometimes the urge to fall in love cannot be suppressed or ignored, even if it is inappropriate or inconvenient.

I know what you've been waitin' for, 'cause love can't be denied, yeah.
The singer understands the desire for love and acknowledges that it is an essential part of human experience that cannot be denied.

There's always somethin' for ev'ryone, and I know what you mean in my eyes.
Everyone has something desirable to offer and the singer appreciates and values these qualities.

I just can't control myself and I fall for it ev'ry time, oh, yeah.
The singer recognizes his weakness and tendency to succumb to the allure of love, despite potential risks and dangers.

No matter what I think or do or say, I keep fallin' into love.
Despite his efforts to resist, the singer remains unable to control his emotions and finds himself falling in love repeatedly.

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Rick Nielsen, Tom Petersson, Robin Zander

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