The band's greatest commercial success came between the early 1980s and the early 1990s. Their first album, 1980's On Through the Night, reached the Top 15 in the UK but received little notice elsewhere. Their second album, 1981's High 'n' Dry, was produced by Mutt Lange, who helped them begin to define their melodic hard rock style, and the album's most popular track "Bringin' On the Heartbreak" became one of the first rock videos played on MTV in 1982, but the album only reached the Top 30 and 40 in the UK and US. Def Leppard's next studio album, Pyromania, was released in January 1983, with "Photograph" and "Rock of Ages" both topping the US Rock Tracks chart and reaching the top 20 of the Hot 100. Reaching No. 2 on the US album chart, Pyromania was certified Diamond in the US and 7× platinum in Canada and reached the top 20 in the UK but did not sell much elsewhere.
Def Leppard's fourth album, the more pop-oriented Hysteria (1987), topped the UK, US, New Zealand, Canadian, Australian and Norway charts. It also went to No. 2 in Sweden and No. 10 in Germany without any Top 50 singles in those countries. It has been certified 12× platinum for sales in the US and 13× platinum in Canada, selling over 25 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time. The album spawned six Top 20 US singles, including the US Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 "Love Bites" (went Top 10 in several other countries including No. 2 in NZ), alongside "Pour Some Sugar on Me" (US No. 2), "Hysteria", "Armageddon It" (No. 2 in NZ), "Animal" (at No. 6, the biggest UK hit), and "Rocket" (a Top 15 hit in many countries). Hysteria had four Top 10 hits in New Zealand.
Their next studio album, Adrenalize (their first following the death of guitarist Steve Clark), reached No. 1 on the UK, US, NZ, Canadian and Australian charts in 1992, while going Top 10 in Sweden and Germany. It contained several hits, including the US Rock Tracks chart-topper, "Let's Get Rocked", which became their biggest hit in several countries, including No. 2 in the UK, No. 3 in Canada and Switzerland, and the Top 20 in Sweden and Germany. The third single, "Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad", was a Top 15 song in the US, UK and Canada. Adrenalize went on to sell over 8 million copies worldwide. Their 1993 album, Retro Active, contained the acoustic Top 5 North American hit "Two Steps Behind". Their greatest hits album Vault, released in 1995, featured the UK No. 2 hit "When Love & Hate Collide" and reached the Top 10 in several countries, going 5× platinum in the US. Beginning with Slang, Def Leppard released five albums between 1996 and 2008, with most usually reaching the Top 15 in several countries, including the UK, US and Canada. Their self-titled album was released in 2015 and reached the Top 10 in several countries. The band's newest studio album, Diamond Star Halos was released in May 2022 and reached the Top 10 in the US, the UK and Australia.
As one of the world's best-selling music artists, Def Leppard have sold more than 100 million records worldwide, and have two albums with RIAA diamond certification: Pyromania and Hysteria, making them one of only five rock bands with two original studio albums selling more than 10 million copies in the US. The band were ranked No. 31 in VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" and ranked No. 70 in "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". Def Leppard were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019.
Studio albums
On Through the Night (1980)
High 'n' Dry (1981)
Pyromania (1983)
Hysteria (1987)
Adrenalize (1992)
Slang (1996)
Euphoria (1999)
X (2002)
Yeah! (2006)
Songs from the Sparkle Lounge (2008)
Def Leppard (2015)
Diamond Star Halos (2022)
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Def Leppard Lyrics
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C'mon c'mon, c'mon c'mon
C'mon c'mon, c'mon c'mon
Everybody, everyone
C'mon c'mon
C'mon c'mon
Squeeze me, please me, make it feel like the last time
Hold me close and I'll make every dream come true
Just let the man in me meet the woman in you
Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose
Give back the spark, come light the fuse
Yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah)
Everybody, everywhere
C'mon c'mon, c'mon c'mon
C'mon c'mon, c'mon c'mon
Give a little, take a little
C'mon c'mon, c'mon c'mon
C'mon c'mon, c'mon c'mon
Give it all you got to give
C'mon c'mon, c'mon c'mon (c'mon)
C'mon c'mon, c'mon c'mon (c'mon)
Oh, let me hear it everyone
C'mon, c'mon
C'mon, c'mon
Baby, baby, take the ride of a lifetime
Thrill me, kill me, won't you send me a lifeline
Ready, steady, go wherever you want to
I bet the seven wonders ain't got nothin' on you
Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose
Give back the spark, come light the fuse
Yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah)
Everybody, everywhere
C'mon c'mon, c'mon c'mon
C'mon c'mon, c'mon c'mon
Give a little, take a little
C'mon c'mon, c'mon c'mon
C'mon c'mon, c'mon c'mon
Give it all you got to give
C'mon c'mon, c'mon c'mon (c'mon)
C'mon c'mon, c'mon c'mon (c'mon)
Oh, let me hear it everyone
C'mon, c'mon
C'mon, c'mon
C'mon, c'mon
C'mon, c'mon
C'mon, c'mon
C'mon, c'mon
Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose
Give back the spark, come light the fuse
Yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah)
Everybody, everywhere
C'mon c'mon, c'mon c'mon
C'mon c'mon, c'mon c'mon
Give a little, take a little
C'mon c'mon, c'mon c'mon
C'mon c'mon, c'mon c'mon
Give it all you got to give
C'mon c'mon, c'mon c'mon (c'mon)
C'mon c'mon, c'mon c'mon (c'mon)
Oh, let me hear it everyone
C'mon, c'mon
C'mon, c'mon
Oh, c'mon, c'mon
Yeah, c'mon, c'mon
Def Leppard and Tim McGraw's song, "C'mon C'mon," is a fun and catchy rock tune that encourages listeners to live in the moment and take risks to make their dreams come true. The opening lyrics are a call to action, inviting everyone to come together and share in the experience. The first verse is an invitation from the singer to his lover to give him a good time, with the promise of making her dreams come true. The chorus reflects on the ups and downs of life, but encourages the listener to keep going despite the challenges, and to keep the spark alive by taking risks and living life to the fullest.
The second verse carries on the same theme, with the singer encouraging his lover to take the ride of a lifetime with him, promising to follow wherever she wants to go. The repeated refrain of "c'mon c'mon" throughout the song creates a sense of urgency and momentum, urging the listener to take action and not let life pass them by. The song is a celebration of life and the joy of living in the moment, with a heavy emphasis on taking risks and seizing opportunities.
Overall, "C'mon C'mon" is a fun and upbeat song that encourages listeners to embrace life and take risks to make their dreams come true. Its catchy chorus and upbeat tempo make it a crowd-pleaser, and its message of living in the moment is a welcome reminder to enjoy life to its fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody, everyone c'mon c'mon
Let's all come together and have some fun
C'mon c'mon
Let's go, let's do this
Baby, baby won't you give me a good time?
Hey there, let's have a great time together
Squeeze me, please me, make it feel like the last time
Hold me tight, be affectionate, and make it seem like it's our last encounter together
Hold me close and I'll make every dream come true
Be near me, and I'll do everything I can to make your every wish come true
Just let the man in me meet the woman in you
Let's connect and establish a solid bond as two individuals
Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose
Life is full of ups and downs
Get back the spark and light the fuse
Let's reignite the passion and excitement we once had
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression of enthusiasm
Everybody, everywhere
This message is for everyone, regardless of where you are
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon
Let's do this, let's go all out
Give a little, take a little
Let's compromise and work together
Give it all ya' gotta give
Put your best foot forward and give it your all
Let me hear it everyone, c'mon, c'mon
I want to hear some enthusiasm from everyone, let's do this
Baby, baby take the ride of a lifetime
Hey, let's embark on a thrilling adventure
Thrill me, kill me, won't you send me a lifeline?
Make me feel alive, and let's enjoy this ride together
Ready, steady go wherever you want to
Let's be spontaneous and explore wherever we feel like going
I'll bet the 7 wonders ain't got nothin' on you
I'm sure all the amazing things in the world can't compare to how amazing you are
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Richard Savage
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Troy Jones
One of the greatest bands of all time!!!
Tee m
Love Def Leppard!
Traci Baber
Def Leppard rock! Always has and always will! Rock on guys!
Dbldelight
After all these years, still pounding out some good shit. Gotta love it
Marjorie Krambule
In my opinion the best band still!
Frida Svensson
Absolutely LOVE this song!
Gayla Smith
Such a kick-ass song. Makes me want to get up and move!
Donna Bristow
Love it!
Steve D
The best band in the world. Rick Allen was named best drummer in the world from Rolling Stone Magazine.
Hong Dongjji
Saw them at Hammersmith Odeon (I think, it was AGES ago!) at their first concert after the auto accident. It was incredible, and the drum solo was of course insane!