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
She's Got Motion
Cheap Trick Lyrics
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What is it you want to see?
See the world a different view
Trip around the world with you
See it all, special view
Over, under, sideways with you
Took a chance, umm some romance
It was good for me was it good for you?
She's got motion, motion, motion
A love potion (for me)
Yeah, she's got it (i like it a lot)
I've got the motion
She likes it hot
Then I touched her on the spot
On the trigger, it was hot
She said "don't stop. don't stop, don't stop"
She's got motion, motion, motion
A love potion (for me)
Yeah, she's got it (i like it a lot)
I got the notion
She likes it hot
So hot
So hot
Hot, hot, hot, hot
It was good
No,it was great
It was wonderful
Bravo!
Congratulations go out to her
My feet never touched the ground
She's got motion, motion, motion
A love potion (for me)
Yeah, she's got it (i like it a lot)
I got the notion
She likes it hot
The lyrics of Cheap Trick's "She's Got Motion" talk about a girl who offers the singer a new perspective on the world. They decide to travel the world together, exploring everything over and under with a unique view. The verse indicates that the trip offers a chance for romance, and the singer wonders if it was good for both of them. The chorus comes in with the repetition of "She's got motion," describing her as a love potion for him. He likes her a lot and becomes the one with the motion as well.
The bridge features the singer touching her spot, and the woman begs him not to stop while implying a sexual connotation. The chorus repeats once again to emphasize her effect on him, and he says that it was great and wonderful. The outro congratulates her, and he feels high.
The song is fairly straightforward in its meaning, portraying a journey with a new relationship's excitement.
Line by Line Meaning
Met the girl said to me
I met a girl who asked me what I wanted to do.
What is it you want to see?
She asked me what I wanted to see in the world.
See the world a different view
Let's explore the world together and see it differently than before.
Trip around the world with you
Let's travel around the world together.
See it all, special view
We'll see everything the world has to offer and it will be special and unique.
Over, under, sideways with you
We'll go through every obstacle together, no matter what direction we have to go in.
Took a chance, umm some romance
We took a risk and let some romance into our lives.
It was good for me was it good for you?
I enjoyed our time together, did you?
She's got motion, motion, motion
She's got a lot of energy and excitement.
A love potion (for me)
She has a special effect on me that makes me feel like I'm in love.
Yeah, she's got it (i like it a lot)
I really like her energy and personality.
I've got the motion
I also have a lot of excitement and energy.
She likes it hot
She enjoys things that are passionate and intense.
Then I touched her on the spot
I made a move and touched her in a certain place.
On the trigger, it was hot
It was a passionate and exciting moment.
She said "don't stop. don't stop, don't stop"
She wanted me to continue what I was doing and not stop.
I got the notion
I have a feeling, an idea.
So hot
Very intense and passionate.
Hot, hot, hot, hot
Reinforcing the idea of things being extremely passionate and intense.
It was good
It was a positive experience.
No,it was great
It was an amazing experience.
It was wonderful
It was a beautiful and magical experience.
Bravo!
Well done!
Congratulations go out to her
She deserves congratulations for being so amazing and wonderful.
My feet never touched the ground
I was so happy and elated that it felt like I was floating above the ground.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MARK RADICE, RICK NIELSEN
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