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
High Roller
Cheap Trick Lyrics
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Don't have to go very far
Just far enough to show you a thing or two
I can really swing
The best of everything
And I want to have a thing with you
What I buy is mine
And I always get the things that I choose
My, my, my, such a high roller
I know he's gone away and left you
I'll take real good care of you
I'm in the mood for love
You're all I'm thinking of
I'll make you feel alright when we're alone
I can really swing
The best of everything
And I want to have a thing with you
High roller
What I buy is mine
And I always get the things that I choose
My, my, my, such a high roller, is that you?
I knew you'd be here tonight
And I'll make it alright
I'll take real good care of you
I'll tuck you in tonight
And I'll make it alright
I know he's gone away and left you
I'll take real good care of you
The song "High Roller" by Cheap Trick has an upbeat tempo and cheerful melody that contrasts with the lyrics' storyline. The singer tells a generic story of how he will take good care of a girl who has been left behind by someone else. He boasts about his wealth and says he can provide anything he chooses. He promises her that he will make her feel alright when they are alone. The chorus repeats the phrase "High Roller" twice, which is a character used to describe a wealthy and successful person.
The lyrics are open to interpretation, but one way to view them is through the concept of the '80s Yuppie culture. The Yuppie culture was a trend in the '80s where wealthy and successful people flaunted their wealth and status. The song "High Roller" reflects this culture by describing the singer's wealth and how he can buy anything he chooses. The term "High Roller" is also used to describe someone who takes high risks, which could add another layer of meaning to the song.
The song's catchy melody and lyrics make it a popular song for fans of power pop and Cheap Trick. However, the lyrics may be seen as outdated or shallow by some listeners. Nonetheless, "High Roller" remains a classic example of '80s power pop and a fun song to listen to.
Line by Line Meaning
Jump in my love car
Come with me and let's go somewhere together
Don't have to go very far
We don't need to travel a long distance to have fun
Just far enough to show you a thing or two
I want to show off my skills and impress you
I can really swing
I am confident in my abilities
The best of everything
I have access to the highest quality of everything
And I want to have a thing with you
I am interested in having a relationship with you
High roller
I am a wealthy and successful person
What I buy is mine
I have ownership over the things I purchase
And I always get the things that I choose
I have the power to choose what I want and I always get it
My, my, my, such a high roller
I am proud of my status as a wealthy and successful person
I know he's gone away and left you
I am aware that you were previously in a relationship with someone else
I'll take real good care of you
I will treat you well and make sure you are happy
I'm in the mood for love
I am feeling romantic
You're all I'm thinking of
You are my main focus and interest
I'll make you feel alright when we're alone
I will make you feel comfortable and happy when we are together in private
High roller, is that you?
Are you also a wealthy and successful person?
I knew you'd be here tonight
I predicted that you would be at this event
And I'll make it alright
I will ensure that everything is okay
I'll tuck you in tonight
I will make sure you are comfortable and safe going to bed
And I'll make it alright
I will ensure that everything is okay
I know he's gone away and left you
I am aware that you were previously in a relationship with someone else
I'll take real good care of you
I will treat you well and make sure you are happy
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RICK NIELSEN, TOM PETERSSON, ROBIN ZANDER, ROBIN W ZANDER
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