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
Special One
Cheap Trick Lyrics
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Well never fear my love it won't be long
You say you've had enough, it seems so wrong
Now it's suicide, oh my love
And now you know just why I'm here
And now my eyes they see so clear
No fear
Where do we go from here, it's in your head
So many tears we'll cry before we're dead
Remember me my love and what we said
I will stand by you all night long
And now you know just why I'm here
And now my eyes can see so clear
Oh baby
Just like the dreams you grow old and die
No one pretends to know just why
I feel the calm before the storm
I'm here
Kiss me again before you go
There's something else that you should know
My life will be hell without you my belle
Oh, give all my love, my love
The song "Special One" by Cheap Trick seems to be about a love that is coming to an end. The beginning of the song references the passage of time with lyrics like "two thousand years gone by and going strong". The singer is trying to convince their partner not to give up and commit suicide as they say "never fear my love it won't be long". They implore their partner to remember their love even after they're gone, saying "remember me my love and what we said".
The chorus repeats the idea that the singer is there for their partner and that they can see things clearly now. The line "Where do we go from here, it's in your head" seems to suggest that their partner needs to make a decision about where to go next in their life. The last verse of the song acknowledges that life is fleeting, and that no one knows why we have the dreams that we do. Despite this uncertainty, the singer wants their partner to know that they will be there until the end, saying "my life will be hell without you my belle, oh, give all my love, my love".
Overall, the song seems to be about clinging to love even when things are falling apart. The singer wants their partner to know that they are not alone, and that they will always be there for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Two thousand years gone by and going strong
Despite two millennia having passed, our love endures and remains strong.
Well never fear my love it won't be long
Do not worry, my love - our struggles and pain will soon be over.
You say you've had enough, it seems so wrong
Although you say that you are done, it does not feel right to me.
Now it's suicide, oh my love
You are putting yourself in harm's way, my beloved.
And now you know just why I'm here
I want to make sure that you understand my true motives and intentions.
And now my eyes they see so clear
I have newfound clarity and understanding about what we must do next.
No fear
We must move forward without hesitation or doubt.
Where do we go from here, it's in your head
Our next steps are up to you - you must decide what is best for us.
So many tears we'll cry before we're dead
We will experience much pain and sorrow before our lives are through.
Remember me my love and what we said
Do not forget our love and the promises we made to one another.
I will stand by you all night long
I will be with you through the dark and difficult times ahead.
Just like the dreams you grow old and die
Our hopes and aspirations will inevitably wither and fade as we age.
No one pretends to know just why
We cannot fully comprehend the mysteries of life and death.
I feel the calm before the storm
I sense that something significant is about to happen, but it is unclear what that may be.
I'm here
I will remain steadfast and present for you, no matter what happens.
Kiss me again before you go
Please show me your affection one last time before you depart.
There's something else that you should know
There is another matter that we must discuss before we part ways.
My life will be hell without you my belle
Life will lose all meaning and joy without you, my beautiful one.
Oh, give all my love, my love
I dedicate every ounce of my love and devotion to you.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: RICK NIELSEN, ROBIN W. ZANDER, TOM PETERSSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dan Okroy
great album by one of the most underrated bands ever!!! thankfully i have my cd copy from way back, cuz for some reason (copyrights etc.) it's not available on Spotify:(
JAKCD6 RANDOM MUSIC & VIDEOS
My opinion Cheap Trick has never made a bad album
Sergio Be
Hi ! when he started singing he sounded so much like The Who ! but i know cheap Trick ! great band ! I can see them ! soft, deep, fluent, clean, rock & roll band ! I wouldn t ve known that Album if you didn t play it ! a big thanks !
JAKCD6 RANDOM MUSIC & VIDEOS
Cheap Trick is a very talented band! Love them! Thanks for listening
Claroculto
where is this road?
JAKCD6 RANDOM MUSIC & VIDEOS
Trail system in Central Pa.