Tear It Down
Def Lepard / Def Leppard Lyrics
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I like it
The kind of eyes that could start a fire
Yes, I like it
A streetwise dynamo, I switch you on
And I watch you go
A thrill to touch, you're so hot
I'm coming for you ready or not
(BRIDGE:)
I'm gettin' ready -
Living on the edge of a dream
I'm gettin' ready -
Oh, switch on your lovin' machine
(CHORUS:)
Tear it down
There's got to be a better way
Tear it down
I can't wait another day
Tear it down
There's got to be a better way
Tear it down
If only you could stay
All night long
I'm on fire, you're all ice
Once too much is twice as nice
Get tough, fools luck
One bite and I'm hooked
A black cat with a silver tongue
A quick lick and you're gone
One kiss, it hots up
Too close ain't close enough
(repeat BRIDGE & CHORUS)
(repeat BRIDGE & CHORUS)
(repeat CHORUS)
The lyrics of Def Leppard's song "Tear It Down" describe the intense attraction and passion between two people. The singer describes the physical aspects of their desire with lines like "I'm on fire, you're all ice" and "A thrill to touch, you're so hot". The singer is drawn to the other person's confidence and power, describing them as a "streetwise dynamo". The chorus of the song is a plea to tear down any barriers that might be standing between them, with lines like "There's got to be a better way" and "If only you could stay all night long".
The overall theme of the song seems to be about the pursuit of an intense physical connection with someone, with little regard for consequences or obstacles. The singer's desire for this person is so strong that they are willing to take risks and push boundaries in order to be with them. The song is full of imagery and metaphors that evoke a sense of danger and excitement, like the comparison of the other person to a howling wolf.
Overall, the lyrics of "Tear It Down" paint a vivid picture of two people consumed by desire, and their willingness to do whatever it takes to be together.
Line by Line Meaning
You got the look of a howlin' wolf
You have an intense and captivating appearance
The kind of eyes that could start a fire
Your eyes have a powerful and alluring effect
A streetwise dynamo, I switch you on
You have a fearless and exciting personality that attracts me
And I watch you go
I enjoy observing your movements and actions
A thrill to touch, you're so hot
You elicit excitement and desire in me through physical contact
I'm coming for you ready or not
I am pursuing you relentlessly, regardless of your willingness
I'm gettin' ready - Living on the edge of a dream
I'm preparing to take a risk and fulfill a long-held desire
Oh, switch on your lovin' machine
Allow yourself to become fully immersed in the experience of love and passion
Tear it down - There's got to be a better way
We need to break free from our inhibitions and find a more satisfying path
I can't wait another day - Tear it down
The urgency to pursue this desire is overwhelming
If only you could stay - All night long
I crave the opportunity to be with you for an extended period of time
I'm on fire, you're all ice
I am passionate and intense, while you are cool and composed
Once too much is twice as nice
Excess and indulgence only enhance the pleasure of the experience
Get tough, fools luck - One bite and I'm hooked
I know the risks, but I cannot resist the temptation
A black cat with a silver tongue
You have an air of mystery and a confident charm
A quick lick and you're gone
Your fleeting touch only increases my desire and longing
One kiss, it hots up - Too close ain't close enough
Even a brief moment of intimacy ignites intense passion and leaves me craving more
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: STEPHEN MAYNARD CLARK, PHILIP COLLEN, JOSEPH ELLIOTT, RICHARD SAVAGE
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