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

Come on
Cheap Trick Lyrics

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Ooo I'm feelin' good
Oh so good
Don't you ruin it tonight, tonight
It's been so long since I don't know when
Ooo treat me, treat me, treat me right
Don't be like sheep and follow the flock
Show me you really want to be mine

Come on, come on
I know you can do it
Come on, come on
There ain't nothing to it
Come on, come on
I know you believe me
Come on, come on
You can see the real me
Every day, every day
I need you, I want you
Come a little closer to my face

Oh little girl
I need you now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cheap Trick's "Come on Come On" are all about feeling good and confident, and not letting anyone or anything bring you down. The song suggests that the singer is in a great mood and wants to be treated right. The repetition of the phrase "treat me right" suggests that the singer has been let down in the past, and is cautious about others taking advantage of his or her good mood. The lines "Don't be like sheep and follow the flock / Show me you really want to be mine" suggest that the singer wants someone who is willing to stand out from the crowd, and who genuinely wants to be with them.

The chorus of the song is an upbeat call to action, urging someone to come closer and see the real person behind the facade. The repetition of the phrase "Come on, come on" suggests that the singer is confident and believes that the other person can and will come closer. The final lines of the song, "I need you now", suggest that the singer is looking for a deeper connection with this person, and hopes that they can build something meaningful together.

Line by Line Meaning

Ooo I'm feelin' good
I am feeling incredibly happy and satisfied

Oh so good
It's indescribable just how good I am feeling right now

Don't you ruin it tonight, tonight
Please don't spoil this very special and exciting moment that I am experiencing right now

It's been so long since I don't know when
I can't recall the last time I felt so alive and content

Ooo treat me, treat me, treat me right
Treat me kindly, show me the love and attention that I deserve

Don't be like sheep and follow the flock
Please don't be ordinary and do things just because everyone else is doing them

Show me you really want to be mine
Prove to me that you really want to commit yourself fully to a relationship with me

Come on, come on
Let's go, let's do it together

I know you can do it
I am confident that you are capable of succeeding

There ain't nothing to it
It's not difficult at all

I know you believe me
I am certain that you trust me completely

Come a little closer to my face
Move closer to me, let's become more intimate

Oh little girl
My dear, my beloved

I need you now
I cannot wait any longer, I need you beside me now

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Tom Petersson, Richard A Nielsen, Bun E Carlos, Robin W Zander

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