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
Mighty Wings
Cheap Trick Lyrics
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Underneath my feet
It rolls around the sun
And doesn't mean that much to me
Take a chance on the edge of life
Just like all the rest
I look inside and dig it out
There's a raging fire in my heart tonight (heart tonight)
Growing higher and higher in my soul
There's a raging fire in the sky tonight
I want to ride on the silver dove
Far into the night
'Til I make you take me
On your mighty wings
Made you take me
On your mighty wings across the sky
Take me on your mighty wings
Take me on your mighty wings tonight
Mmm, with just a little luck
A little cold blue steel
I cut the night like a razor blade
'Til I feel the way I want to feel
There's a raging fire in my heart tonight (heart tonight)
Growing higher and higher in my soul
There's a raging fire in the sky tonight (sky tonight)
I want to ride on the silver dove
Far into the night
'Til I make you take me
On your mighty wings
Make you take me
On your mighty wings across the sky
Take me on your mighty wings
Take me on your mighty wings tonight
Oh, make you take me
On your mighty wings
Make you take me
On your mighty wings across the sky
Take me on your mighty wings
Take me on your mighty wings tonight
On your mighty wings
Make you take me
On your mighty wings across the sky
The lyrics to Cheap Trick's "Mighty Wings" speak to a desire for something more than the mundane aspects of life. The song begins with a reflection on the insignificance of our planet in the grand scheme of things. However, the lyrics soon shift to a more personal perspective as the singer urges himself and others to take a chance on life. This includes digging deep within oneself to find the courage to pursue what they truly desire without settling for second best.
The song’s chorus highlights the singer's intense passion and desire to soar high. He imagines riding on a "silver dove" to explore and experience something beyond his current reality. The imagery of a "raging fire" in his heart and the sky reinforces this longing and excitement for what is to come. Finally, the song ends with a repetition of the chorus and a final plea for someone or something to take the singer on this journey.
Line by Line Meaning
It's just a ball of dust
The earth and everything on it is insignificant or unimportant in the grand scheme of things.
Underneath my feet
The singer is standing on the ground.
It rolls around the sun
The earth orbits around the sun.
And doesn't mean that much to me
The singer doesn't feel emotionally attached to the earth or its place in the universe.
Take a chance on the edge of life
The singer is willing to take risks and live life to its fullest.
Just like all the rest
The singer is not unique in this desire to live life to its fullest.
I look inside and dig it out
The singer searches within themselves to find the courage and determination to pursue their dreams.
'Cause there's no points for second best
The singer wants to be the best and doesn't settle for mediocrity.
There's a raging fire in my heart tonight
The singer is filled with intense passion and emotion.
(heart tonight)
This line is a repetition of the previous line for emphasis.
Growing higher and higher in my soul
The singer's passion and emotion are intensifying.
There's a raging fire in the sky tonight
The singer is looking at the sky and seeing inspiration and hope.
I want to ride on the silver dove
The singer wants to experience the thrill and freedom of flight.
Far into the night
The singer wants this experience to last for a long time.
'Til I make you take me
The singer is determined to convince someone to take them on this adventure.
On your mighty wings
The singer wants to be flown on majestic wings.
Made you take me
This line is a repetition of the previous line for emphasis.
Take me on your mighty wings across the sky
The singer is pleading to be taken on an exciting journey through the sky.
Take me on your mighty wings
This line is a repetition of the previous line for emphasis.
Take me on your mighty wings tonight
The singer wants this adventure to happen as soon as possible.
Mmm, with just a little luck
The singer knows that they need some good fortune to achieve their goal.
A little cold blue steel
The singer wants a powerful and precise tool to achieve their goal.
I cut the night like a razor blade
The singer wants to be able to move through the darkness quickly and effortlessly.
'Til I feel the way I want to feel
The singer wants to experience an intense and satisfying feeling of freedom and excitement.
Oh, make you take me
This line is a repetition of a previous line for emphasis.
On your mighty wings across the sky
The singer wants to be taken on a thrilling journey through the sky.
On your mighty wings
This line is a repetition of a previous line for emphasis.
Make you take me
This line is a repetition of a previous line for emphasis.
Take me on your mighty wings tonight
The singer wants to experience this adventure as soon as possible.
Make you take me
This line is a repetition of a previous line for emphasis.
On your mighty wings across the sky
The singer wants to be taken on a thrilling journey through the sky.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Harold Faltermeyer, Mark Spiro
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