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
You Want It
Cheap Trick Lyrics
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Oh yeah
I'm gonna seal your fate
Gonna knock down the door
Just to keep you in line
Oh yeah
All the things you say
You know you're gonna pay
Oh yeah
Don't bet your life just to lose your mind
Oh yeah
You want it
You got it now
You'll get it in time (I'm gonna seal your fate)
Look out 'cause I'm a bad loser
And you'll get it in time
When I see your face
Or call you on the phone
But there's no reply
Oh yeah
Time and time again
Even all my friends
Tell me all of your lies
Oh yeah
You really think that I'll just stand in line?
You want it
You got it now
You'll get it in time (I'm gonna seal your fate)
Look out 'cause I'm a bad loser
And you'll get it in time
If you could walk in my shoes
You'd see why I'm â??in the box' blues
My baby-baby's back
Gives me a heart attack
You want it
You got it now
You'll get it in time (I'm gonna seal your fate)
Look out 'cause I'm a bad loser
And you'll get it in time
Baby baby baby right in time
You want it
You got it now
You'll get in time (I'm gonna seal your fate)
You want it
You want it
You want it
Baby you want it now
You want it
You'll get it in time (I'm gonna seal your fate)
Baby baby baby right in time
You want it
You got it now
You'll get it in time
You want it
You got it now
You'll get it in time
The lyrics of Cheap Trick's "You Want It" appear to be about a person who has been wronged by their lover and is seeking revenge. The singer promises to "seal [the lover's] fate" and "knock down the door" just to "keep [them] in line." The lover's lies and lack of response to the singer's calls have caused the singer to feel betrayed and angry. The chorus, "You want it, you got it now, you'll get it in time," implies that the lover will face consequences for their actions. The bridge, "If you could walk in my shoes, you'd see why I'm 'in the box' blues, my baby-baby's back, gives me a heart attack," suggests that the singer's ex-lover has returned and is causing them emotional distress.
The overall theme of the song appears to be revenge and the consequences of one's actions. The singer is angry and hurt by their lover's behavior and is determined to make them pay for it. The lyrics are full of strong language and action-oriented phrases, such as "seal your fate" and "bad loser," which emphasize the singer's determination.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh yeah
Expression of enthusiasm and confirmation of the following lyrics.
I'm gonna seal your fate
I am determined to ensure your destiny, regardless of your wishes.
Gonna knock down the door
I will use force to get what I want from you.
Just to keep you in line
I am going to make you obey me, regardless of your wishes.
All the things you say
You will be held accountable for all your words and promises.
You know you're gonna pay
You will suffer the consequences for not keeping your promises.
It's just a matter of time
You cannot escape the consequences of your actions, and they will catch up with you sooner or later.
Don't bet your life just to lose your mind
Do not risk everything in a gamble and end up losing your sanity.
You want it
You desire something from me.
You got it now
You have obtained what you wanted from me.
You'll get it in time (I'm gonna seal your fate)
You will receive what is coming to you, and I am determined to make it happen.
Look out 'cause I'm a bad loser
Be careful because I have a history of losing and reacting badly to it.
When I see your face
I react to your presence.
Or call you on the phone
I try to communicate with you in different ways.
But there's no reply
You don't answer me, so I don't know what to think or what's happening.
Time and time again
Repeatedly, over an extended period of time.
Even all my friends
Even those who are supposed to be on my side.
Tell me all of your lies
They inform me of your falsehoods and misdeeds.
You really think that I'll just stand in line?
Do you believe that I will obediently follow you without resistance?
If you could walk in my shoes
If you could understand how I feel and experience what I am going through.
You'd see why I'm ‘in the box' blues
You would understand why I am feeling trapped, depressed, and hopeless.
My baby-baby's back
My love interest has returned to me.
Gives me a heart attack
Excites me and makes my heart race.
Baby baby baby right in time
Even though I experienced hardships, my love interest returned to me just in time.
Baby you want it now
You are eager and persistent in your desires.
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