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
Miracle
Cheap Trick Lyrics
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The one we've been waiting for
Here comes the miracle
Its time to open up the door
Oh the miracle
My heart is deeping up fast
I can't seem to slow down
But it's not to late to turn the world round
Here comes the miracle
The one we've been waiting for
Oh Lord
Its time to open up the door
Why am I shivering?
I can see him fading fast
For the first time I believe
I can finally let go of the past
Here comes the miracle
The one we've been waiting for
Oh Lord
Here comes the miracle
Its time to open up the door
Here comes the miracle
Here comes the miracle
Here comes the miracle
Here comes the miracle
Here comes the miracle
Its time to open up
Its time to open up
The door
The song "Miracle" by Cheap Trick is about the anticipation of a long-awaited miracle that is about to happen. The lyrics convey a sense of excitement and nervousness about the miracle. The repeating refrain of "Here comes the miracle" is a rallying cry of hope and anticipation, urging listeners to open up the door to the coming miracle.
The opening lines of the song declare that the miracle is finally arriving, after being long-awaited. The singer is filled with excitement and can feel their heart beating faster, unable to slow down. The lyrics suggest that it is too late to turn back now, but it is not too late to make a positive impact on the world.
The following lines ask why the singer is shivering, indicating that there is still some doubt or fear about the miracle. However, he sees that the miracle is fading fast and believes in it for the first time, which invokes the notion of letting go of the past.
Overall, "Miracle" by Cheap Trick is a song of hope and new beginnings, and the lyrics urge the listener to embrace the coming miracle and open up the door to a new future.
Line by Line Meaning
Here comes the miracle
The long-awaited positive change is happening
The one we've been waiting for
This is the change we've been anticipating
Here comes the miracle
We're still emphasizing the arrival of the positive change
Its time to open up the door
We're ready to embrace the opportunity given by the miracle
Oh the miracle
The miracle is happening at an overwhelming pace
My heart is deeping up fast
I'm feeling excited and anxious at the same time
I can't seem to slow down
I can't contain my emotions
It's too late to turn em back
We can't give up now
But it's not to late to turn the world round
We still have the power to change things around for the better
Oh Lord
Expressing gratitude and asking for guidance
Why am I shivering?
Feeling overwhelmed and nervous about the change happening
I can see him fading fast
The change is happening quickly and intensely
For the first time I believe
I'm starting to have faith in the miracle happening
I can finally let go of the past
The miracle is helping me release my past and move on
Here comes the miracle
Reiteration of the arrival of the positive change
Its time to open up the door
Encouragement to embrace the opportunity presented by this miracle
Here comes the miracle
Reverberation of the idea of a positive and life-changing miracle
Its time to open up the door
Final call to action to embrace change and welcome a brighter future
Here comes the miracle
Closing repetition of the good news
Here comes the miracle
Rounding up the song with a hopeful and optimistic note
Here comes the miracle
Final emphasis of the miracle's arrival
Its time to open up
The time has come to take action
Its time to open up
The call to action is repeated for stronger emphasis
The door
Metaphorical representation of the opportunity presented by the miracle
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Marvin Etzioni, Bun E. Carlos, Rick Nielsen, Tom Petersson, Julian Raymond, Robin W. Zander
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
JF Sebastian
The more I hear the more I love this band. Makes me wonder how I managed to let their music pass me by for so long. I hope they'll tour the UK sometime 'cos I'd love to hear them live.
Lukas Fin
CT sounds a bit like Lennon on this tune, but it's still a cheap trick. Nice and powerfull.
Unshackledtruth
This song reminds me of a John Lennon / Beatles song, what a truly amazing group I even think they even improved if that were possible.
vicki horn
this is a great song! love it!
rawgosia
Cheap Trick is the miracle. I love you! Your music is sublime.
aricwyld
They rocked Caesar's Windsor tonight. They still put on a great show that's for sure.
lastdaysguitar
VERY NICE! Like a fine wine gentlemen... a very fine wine. Thanks again for what you do guys.
AceOfHeart2012
I hear a lot of "Mind Games" in this one. Nice tune. Great CD.
Bill Hughes
Oh man I like this song the first time. I can't wait to hear it again cause it will be even better. Thanks guys for still working.
gilles sabin
Cheap trick is my favorite band for the last 32 years, never never never disapointed me and still loves them. Robin is the best singer ever but but will you ever come back to france where I live now for the last 15 years and haven't been able to see these guys live. Miss you very much.