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)
Heaven Is
Def Leppard Lyrics
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No Hollywood waste or tinsel trash
Street kid, she's no stray cat
Heaven on legs she's feline flash
Takes a good woman to play a good man
And no one plays like heaven can
She said leave your name
Call you right back
When I get home
Better watch out
When we're all alone
Heaven is a girl I know so well
She makes me feel good when I feel like hell
Heaven is a girl that I've got to have
She makes me feel better when I'm feelin' bad
Hey guys, Miss Magic is mine
No silicone smile she's a vintage wine
Bombshell blond, red lipstick on
Aquiline fine, she's a real wild one
She said leave your name
At the sound of the tone
Call you right back
When I get home
Better watch out
When we're all alone
Heaven is a girl I know so well
She makes me feel good when I feel like hell
Heaven is a girl that I've got to have
She makes me feel better when I'm feelin' bad
Heaven is a girl that makes dreams come true
Oh, no one does it good like heaven do, no
She got the rhythm to drive me crazy
She got the rhythm of love
She said leave your name
At the sound of the tone
The lights are out
But there's somebody home
Better watch out when
We're all alone
Heaven is a girl I know so well
She makes me feel good when I feel like hell
Heaven is a girl that I've got to have
She makes me feel better when I'm feelin' bad
Heaven is a girl that makes dreams come true
Oh, no one does it good like heaven do, no
Heaven is a girl that I've got to have
She makes me feel good when I feel like hell
Heaven is a girl she makes dreams come true
And no one does it good like heaven do
That voodoo that you do
The song "Heaven Is" by Def Leppard centers around a woman who serves as a metaphor for heaven. She is described as "heaven on legs," "feline flash," and "a vintage wine," highlighting her beauty and allure. The singer feels a strong connection to her and describes her as being able to make him feel better when he's feeling bad. The woman is confident and commanding, as shown by her response to the singer leaving his name on the answering machine, indicating that she will call back when she's ready. The song uses vivid imagery and descriptive language to create a picture of a woman who is both alluring and empowering, embodying the idea of heaven on earth.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Heaven is a girl I know so well," emphasizing the idea that this woman is the singer's personal heaven. The lyrics suggest that the singer is drawn to her not just for physical reasons, but because she has the ability to make him feel better and to fulfill his dreams. The song's overall message is about the power of connection and how finding the right person can make all the difference in one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey boys, Miss Magic is back
Miss Magic, a woman with a captivating personality and appeal, has returned and caught the attention of the male audience.
No Hollywood waste or tinsel trash
Miss Magic is not a superficial or showy person who values excessive glamour or glitter.
Street kid, she's no stray cat
Miss Magic has a rough and tough exterior, but she is not a helpless or powerless person.
Heaven on legs she's feline flash
Miss Magic is an attractive and desirable woman who moves with grace and speed, resembling a feline animal.
Takes a good woman to play a good man
It takes a woman with strong qualities and virtues to understand and be compatible with a man with similar values.
And no one plays like heaven can
Miss Magic possesses exceptional skills and abilities that make her stand out from other women.
She said leave your name
Miss Magic invited someone to call her and leave their name for her to call back.
At the sound of the tone
The caller should wait for a beep before leaving their name on the answering machine.
Call you right back
Miss Magic will return the call as soon as possible.
When I get home
Miss Magic is not available to answer calls at the moment and will only do so when she is at home.
Better watch out
Be cautious or prepared for something when alone with Miss Magic.
When we're all alone
This phrase refers to a private moment with Miss Magic, suggesting a romantic or sexual encounter.
Heaven is a girl I know so well
The phrase 'Heaven is a girl' refers to Miss Magic, a woman whom the singer knows intimately and admires.
She makes me feel good when I feel like hell
Miss Magic has a positive impact on the singer during difficult times, lifting his spirits and bringing him happiness.
Heaven is a girl that I've got to have
Miss Magic is someone whom the singer desires and must possess, unable to resist her charm.
She makes me feel better when I'm feelin' bad
Miss Magic has the power to improve the singer's emotional state when he is experiencing negative feelings.
Heaven is a girl that makes dreams come true
Miss Magic has the ability to fulfill the singer's desires and aspirations, making him feel content and satisfied.
Oh, no one does it good like heaven do, no
Comparatively, nobody can provide the singer with the same level of satisfaction and happiness as Miss Magic does.
Hey guys, Miss Magic is mine
The singer claims that Miss Magic belongs to him and is not available to other men.
No silicone smile she's a vintage wine
Miss Magic possesses genuine, non-artificial qualities and attributes, similar to the value and rarity of vintage wine.
Bombshell blond, red lipstick on
Miss Magic has striking physical features, such as blonde hair and red lipstick.
Aquiline fine, she's a real wild one
Miss Magic has prominent, attractive facial and bodily features, and a free-spirited and adventurous personality.
The lights are out
The room or place is dark, with no sources of light available.
But there's somebody home
Despite the darkness, there is a person present in the room.
Heaven is a girl she makes dreams come true
Miss Magic has the ability to bring joy and fulfillment to the singer's life, making him feel complete.
And no one does it good like heaven do
Miss Magic is very skilled and successful in what she does, and the singer cannot imagine anyone else providing him with the same level of happiness.
That voodoo that you do
A reference to a magical, mystical practice or skill that Miss Magic possesses.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CLARK, COLLEN, ELLIOTT, LANGE, SAVAGE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Hey boys, Miss Magic is back
No Hollywood waste or tinsel trash
Street kid, she’s no stray cat
Heaven on legs she’s feline flash
Takes a good woman to play a good man
And no one plays like heaven can
She said leave your name
At the sound of the tone
Call you right back
When I get home
Better watch out
When we’re all alone
Heaven is a girl I know so well
She makes me feel good when I feel like hell
Heaven is a girl that I’ve got to have
She makes me feel better when I’m feelin’ bad
Hey guys, Miss Magic is mine
No silicone smile she’s a vintage wine
Bombshell blond, red lipstick on
Aquiline fine, She’s a real wild one
She said leave your name
At the sound of the tone
Call you right back
When I get home
Better watch out
When we’re all alone
Heaven is a girl I know so well
She makes me feel good when I feel like hell
Heaven is a girl that I’ve got to have
She makes me feel better when I’m feelin’ bad
Heaven is a girl that makes dreams come true
Oh, no one does it good like heaven do, no
She got the rhythm to drive me crazy
She got the rhythm of love
She said leave your name
At the sound of the tone
The lights are out
But there’s somebody home
Better watch out when
We’re all alone
Heaven is a girl I know so well
She makes me feel good when I feel like hell
Heaven is a girl that I’ve got to have
She makes me feel better when I’m feelin’ bad
Heaven is a girl that makes dreams come true
Oh, no one does it good like heaven do, no
Heaven is a girl that I’ve got to have
She makes me feel good when I feel like hell
Heaven is a girl she makes dreams come true
And no one does it good like heaven do
That voodoo that you do
@flyguygsm8544
this song and Kick Love Into Motion are the two most underrated Def songs! hands down!
@YBM2007
pretty accurate
@frazercanty3148
There aren’t many bands out there or solo artist for that matter, who have made fantastic tunes as consistently as Def Leppard. Each song doesn’t get repetitive, each is unique from the last one and they’re all full of great words/lyrics and don’t forget instrumentally! I don’t think they’ve made a bad song...
@archie6440
I agree
@luchethegreat3482
someone has never heard of chick corea
@DonDef88PL
Im a big fan of them but I don't like "Excitable" song.
@jjgeoffphhcinkkllee
@DonDef88PL One of the best!! Adrenalize on the other hand has ONE song I liked, Heaven Is.
@YBM2007
@@DonDef88PL 80s anthem, Hysteria is rock solid
@dwaynemitchell5462
One of their most underrated songs in my opinion!
@bean4105
I think you can speak for everyone on this