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

Hot Love
Cheap Trick Lyrics

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Hot love if you want it
Got the time if you need it
Be around when you call me
I'll be around, be around for the ball

Hot love is for sale
And the time is just right
Hot love keeps you healthy,

Ooh, hot love, hot love, it's nice.

And when I see a little temperature rise
You know I wasn't surprised
See you were smiling, oh
Hot love will burn
Hot love will burn your heart

Hot love if you want it
Got the time if you need it
Be around when you call me.
I'll be around, be around for the ball

And when I see a little temperature rise
You know I wasn't surprised
See, that you were smiling
Hot love will burn
Hot love will burn you

I'm selling this, hot love for you
And for you I'll give it away
I know you'll need it every day
Today and tonight
I'm selling this hot love for you
And for you I'll give it away
Hey, why won't you let me inside of you tonight?

Hot love will burn
Hot love will burn your heart

Hot love will burn
Hot love will burn your heart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Hot Love" by Cheap Trick appear to be about a person selling their love to someone else. The song starts with the offer of "hot love" to anyone who wants it, with the seller claiming to have the time for those who need it. They also promise to always be there when the person calls, indicating a strong desire for the other person's attention and affection. The lyrics suggest that this love is for sale and that the time is right to take advantage of it.

The song uses the metaphor of hot love as a type of medicine that keeps a person healthy. The seller claims that their love is not only desirable but also beneficial. However, the lyrics shift towards a darker tone when they mention how it can burn a person's heart. Yet they continue to offer the love, and even command the listener to let them inside. The overall message of the song then is that love is something to be bought and sold, but also something that can be a double-edged sword.

Line by Line Meaning

Hot love if you want it
Love for sale, available anytime.

Got the time if you need it
I'm always free to indulge and give time to you.

Be around when you call me
I'll always be there for you.

I'll be around, be around for the ball
I'll be present to enjoy our time together.

Hot love keeps you healthy, Ooh, hot love, hot love, it's nice.
Love is good for you- it keeps you feeling good and can be enjoyable.

And when I see a little temperature rise, You know I wasn't surprised
A metaphor stating that love causes passion and excitement.

See you were smiling, oh Hot love will burn Hot love will burn your heart
The physical consequences of passion.

I'm selling this, hot love for you And for you I'll give it away I know you'll need it every day Today and tonight I'm selling this hot love for you And for you I'll give it away
The artist selling the idea of love to the listener and expressing the willingness to share it at any time.

Hey, why won't you let me inside of you tonight?
An invitation from the artist to the listener to engage in passion.

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: RICK NIELSEN

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