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
Through The Night
Cheap Trick Lyrics
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All the things you say or feel inside
I can always tell that love is alive
When I look in your eyes
With just one kiss you see the ways of love
Through the night, through the night, through the night
I'll help you make it feel alright
Through the night, through the night
Time is on our side
Never had to wait for reasons why
Two can play this game better than one
Alone in the night
Oh, and you could see a world of love
Through the night, through the night, through the night
I'll help you make it feel alright
Through the night, through the night
Let me help you make it through the night
Don't blow it away
'Coz you can't deny the love inside
Oh baby, don't be afraid
Been said a million times before
Gonna say it once again
You will see a world of love through the night
Through the night, through the night
Let me help you make it through the night
Through the night, through the night, through the night
I'll help you make it feel alright
Through the night, through the night
Let me help you make it through the night
Through the night, through the night, through the night
I'll help you make it through the night
Through the night, through the night
Let me help you make it through the night
The lyrics of Cheap Trick's song "Through The Night" speak of being open and honest about one's feelings and desires in love. The opening line, "You don't have to hide, all the things you say or feel inside," sets the theme of honesty, while the refrain "Through the night, through the night, through the night, I'll help you make it feel alright," speaks to the idea that love can be a journey together, and that being there for one another is an important part of making a relationship work.
The lyrics also suggest that love can bring a sense of excitement and adventure to life, as the lines "Two can play this game better than one, alone in the night, oh, and you could see a world of love" indicate. The singer encourages their partner not to give up on love, and to embrace the possibilities that it can bring.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't have to hide
You can be open and honest with me
All the things you say or feel inside
You can express your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgement
I can always tell that love is alive
I can sense the presence of love between us
When I look in your eyes
I see the depth of your feelings
With just one kiss you see the ways of love
A simple gesture of affection can show us the beauty of love
Through the night, through the night, through the night
Throughout the darkness, throughout the challenges
I'll help you make it feel alright
I'll support you and make things better
Let me help you make it through the night
I want to be there for you and help you overcome any obstacles
Time is on our side
We have all the time we need to love and cherish each other
Never had to wait for reasons why
We don't need to question our love or look for validation in others
Two can play this game better than one
We are stronger and happier together
Alone in the night
Without each other, we are lost and lonely
Oh, and you could see a world of love
You can experience the beauty and wonder of love
Don't blow it away
Don't let any insecurities or doubts jeopardize our love
'Coz you can't deny the love inside
Because our love is undeniable and real
Oh baby, don't be afraid
Don't let fear hold us back from experiencing the fullness of our love
Been said a million times before
I've said these things many times but they are always true
Gonna say it once again
I want to remind you of my love and commitment
You will see a world of love through the night
Our love will illuminate the darkness and bring us joy
Through the night, through the night
Through the challenges and uncertainty
Let me help you make it through the night
I want to be a source of strength and support for you
I'll help you make it through the night
I'll always be there to help you overcome any difficulty
Contributed by Zoe Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.