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)
Love Don't Lie
Def Leppard Lyrics
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Just watching the time slippin' away
Gimme a sign
Where do you go when you can't find the way
So we watch and we wait
And we crawl and we kneel
If you know who you are
In time
Maybe temptation is all that you need
Love don't lie
It lifts you up
Takes you higher when high ain't enough
Love don't lie
It's stronger than steel
It's got the heart and emotion to heal
It's not as easy as it seems
When you can't even sleep in your dreams
Love don't lie
And that's the truth
Look me straight in the eye for the proof
That love don't lie
Yeah, love don't lie
Out in the cold
With a love that burns like the sun
You've stolen my soul
So justice would seem to be done
So we hope and we pray
And we live and we learn
If we know where we are
Then we know where to turn
In time
Maybe persuasion is all that you need
Love don't lie
It lifts you up
Takes you higher when high ain't enough
Love don't lie
It's stronger than steel
It's got the heart and emotion to heal
It's not as easy as it seems
When you can't even sleep in your dreams
Love don't lie
And that's the truth
Look me straight in the eye for the proof
That love don't lie
Love don't lie
It lifts you up
Takes you higher when high ain't enough
Love don't lie
It's stronger than steel
It's got the heart and emotion to heal
Love don't lie
It lifts you up
Takes you higher when high ain't enough
Love don't lie
And that's the truth
Look me straight in the eye
Straight in the eye for the proof
Love don't lie
Yeah love don't lie
Oh, oh
Love don't lie
Yeah love don't lie
The lyrics of Def Leppard's song "Love Don't Lie" reflect on the ups and downs of relationships, specifically highlighting the power of love to lift people up even in difficult times. The lines "Time, just watching the time slippin' away, gimme a sign, where do you go when you can't find the way" suggest that the singer is struggling to keep up with the passing of time and unsure of where to turn when things get tough. The chorus then emphasizes the strength of love, stating that it can lift people up, heal their emotions, and provide evidence that love itself doesn't deceive.
The verses continue with the themes of hope, learning, and perseverance in the face of adversity. The lines "So we hope and we pray, and we live and we learn, if we know where we are then we know where to turn" speak to the importance of having a sense of direction and purpose, even when things seem uncertain. Meanwhile, the second verse's "out in the cold with a love that burns like the sun, you've stolen my soul so justice would seem to be done" describes a passionate connection that, despite the intensity of the emotions involved, hasn't been enough to ease the difficulties of life.
Overall, "Love Don't Lie" is an optimistic celebration of the power of love and the perseverance required to navigate the ups and downs of relationships. It acknowledges that things can be tough but ultimately suggests that love will always be there to lift people up and provide a sense of direction.
Line by Line Meaning
Time
The passing of time is inevitable and we must live with what time gives and takes away.
Just watching the time slippin' away
We are aware that time is constantly ticking and we can only watch as it passes us by.
Gimme a sign
We are asking for a clear indication or guidance towards the right path.
Where do you go when you can't find the way
When all seems lost and we can't find our direction, where do we turn for guidance?
So we watch and we wait
When we are uncertain, we must be patient and wait for things to unfold naturally.
And we crawl and we kneel
Sometimes we must take small steps and humble ourselves to make progress.
If you know who you are
Having a clear understanding of one's identity is important in making decisions and taking actions.
Then you know how to feel
When one knows themselves, they know how to react to situations and their emotions.
In time
Given enough time, things have a way of working out or becoming clearer.
Maybe temptation is all that you need
Sometimes it takes temptation, a challenge or a risk to motivate us towards our goals.
Love don't lie
Love is an honest and truthful emotion that inspires and guides us.
It lifts you up
Love brings positive energy and joy to one's life.
Takes you higher when high ain't enough
When one's happiness or satisfaction has plateaued, love can elevate you to new heights.
It's stronger than steel
Love is a resilient force that can withstand challenges and obstacles.
It's got the heart and emotion to heal
Love has the ability to mend emotional wounds and bring peace.
It's not as easy as it seems
Although love is powerful, it can be challenging and difficult to maintain.
When you can't even sleep in your dreams
When love consumes one's thoughts, it can be difficult to find peace or contentment even in one's dreams.
And that's the truth
The power and importance of love is indisputable and genuine.
Look me straight in the eye for the proof
We can see the tangible evidence of love's impact by looking each other in the eye.
Out in the cold
When one is alone or abandoned, they can feel isolated and vulnerable.
With a love that burns like the sun
When one is in love, the passion and intensity can be overwhelming and consuming.
You've stolen my soul
Love has a way of capturing one's spirit and taking hold of it in a powerful way.
So justice would seem to be done
If one's soul has been taken by another, it can feel like justice has been served through the intensity of the love that remains.
So we hope and we pray
When we are unsure of what to do, we can find comfort in hope and prayer.
And we live and we learn
Through experience and the passage of time, we gain wisdom and knowledge.
If we know where we are
Having a clear understanding of one's position and circumstances can help in decision-making and direction-taking.
Then we know where to turn
When we understand our situation, we can find guidance towards the right path.
Oh, oh
An expression of excitement, anticipation or emphasis.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALLEN, CAMPBELL, COLLEN, ELLIOTT, SAVAGE
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