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)
Miss You in a Heartbeat
Def Leppard Lyrics
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That shouldn't be from time to time.
I sure found out, for love was such a crime.
The more you care, the more you fall.
No need to worry, no need to turn away
Cause it don't matter, anyway, baby
Oooh, I miss you right away.
Oooh, I miss you in a heartbeat.
It ain't love, if it don't feel that way.
Oh, no.
When we touch, I just lose my self control,
A sad sensation I can't hide.
To love is easy, it ain't easy to walk away.
I keep the faith and there's a reason why.
Yeah.
No need to worry, no need to turn away
Cause it don't matter, anyway, baby
Oooh, I miss you in a heartbeat.
Oooh, I miss you right away.
Oooh, I miss you in a heartbeat.
It ain't love, if it don't feel that way.
Oh, no.
Now, I ain't big on promises, I'll be true to you.
I'll do 'bout anything, yeah,
For some one like, baby for you.
(Oooh)
I miss you in a heartbeat.
(Oooh)
Yeah, I'd miss you right away.
(Oooh)
Oh, miss you in a heartbeat.
(I miss you in a heartbeat.)
Cause it ain't love if it don't feel that way.
The lyrics of "Miss You in a Heartbeat" by Def Leppard are about the difficulty of moving on from a past love. The first verse talks about how there is something deep inside that shouldn't be there but is hard to ignore. This could refer to feelings of love that the singer knows are wrong or harmful, but can't help experiencing. The second line acknowledges that the singer has learned this the hard way, as "love was such a crime." The more you care for someone, the harder it is to let them go, which is expressed in the following line: "The more you care, the more you fall."
The chorus speaks to the pain of missing someone deeply, despite knowing that it may not be healthy or beneficial to dwell on those feelings. There is a sense of urgency in the lyrics, as the singer misses the person "in a heartbeat" and "right away." The line "It ain't love, if it don't feel that way" suggests that even if it's not rational or practical, true love is a feeling that can't be denied.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's struggle with his feelings. He knows that being in love is easy, but walking away is not. The singer holds onto faith, suggesting that he believes that things will work out in the end, possibly with a reunion with his lost love. The final lines express a willingness to do anything for the object of his affection, despite acknowledging the difficulty of the situation.
Overall, "Miss You in a Heartbeat" is a heartfelt, catchy song about the difficulty of letting go of someone you love. It explores the push and pull of emotions, the futility of trying to deny how you truly feel, and the power of a love that lingers long after it should.
Line by Line Meaning
I believe, that there's something deep inside
I have a strong conviction that there is something profound within me
That shouldn't be from time to time.
Although it is a natural feeling, I know that at times I should not feel this way.
I sure found out, for love was such a crime.
I realized that being in love is painful and sometimes unjust.
The more you care, the more you fall.
The more you invest in someone, the more susceptible you are to getting hurt.
No need to worry, no need to turn away
You don't have to fret or ignore the situation.
Cause it don't matter, anyway, baby
It's irrelevant because it won't change how I feel about you.
Oooh, I miss you in a heartbeat.
My longing for your presence is immediate and intense.
It ain't love, if it don't feel that way.
Real love should be so fulfilling that you feel incomplete without it.
When we touch, I just lose my self control,
My desire for you is so strong that I lose all personal restraint.
A sad sensation I can't hide.
I cannot conceal the feeling of profound sadness when you're not around.
To love is easy, it ain't easy to walk away.
Falling in love can be simple, but it's challenging to let go.
I keep the faith and there's a reason why.
I maintain my hope for us, and I have a good reason to carry on.
Now, I ain't big on promises, I'll be true to you.
I don't like making promises, but I assure you I will be faithful to you.
I'll do 'bout anything, yeah,
I'm willing to do practically anything for you.
For some one like, baby for you.
Someone as special as you deserves my unwavering love and devotion.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: COLLEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rickmatthis3052
I lost my Boy Cat that passed away in my arms on April 28th 2020 at 12:32 pm due to kidney failure.
I Miss You Thriller my Boy Cat With All of my Soul, & I know your Up N Heaven watching Over me your DAD.
Awesome Song by Def Leppard that touches the Soul In Everyway.
I also Stronger Believe that Steve Clark ( R.I.P. ), is Watching Over His Family, his brothers,
his band mates, & Every Fan of Def Leppard 24 / 7 to 4Ever.
Def Leppard has helped me through so much things in my Life since I 1st heard Def Leppard laying in a hospital bed after recovering from a car crash in 1987, when I was in 9th grade in high school.
Def Leppard Rocks 4Ever.
The Only Way to Listen to Def Leppard is LOUD, & PROUD 4Ever.
@aldairpaiva6186
I believe that there's something deep inside
That shouldn't be from time to time
I sure found out, thought love was such a crime
The more you care, the more you fall
No need to worry, no need to turn away
'Cause it don't matter, anyway
Baby
Ooh, I miss you in a heartbeat
Ooh, I miss you right away
Ooh, I miss you in a heartbeat
'Cause it ain't love if it don't feel that way
When we touch, I just lose my self-control
A sad sensation I can't hide
To love is easy; it ain't easy to walk away
I keep the faith, and there's a reason why
No need to worry, no need to turn away
'Cause it don't matter, anyway
Baby
Ooh, I miss you in a heartbeat
Ooh, I miss you right away
Ooh, I miss you in a heartbeat
'Cause it ain't love if it don't feel that way
Now, I ain't big on promises
But I'll be true to you
'Cause I'd do about anything, yeah
For someone like
Baby, for you
Ooh, I miss you in a heartbeat
Ooh, I miss you right away
Ooh, I miss you in a heartbeat
'Cause it ain't love if it don't feel that way
@justmeonthebeach
I believe that there's something deep inside
That shouldn't be from time to time
I sure found out, thought love was such a crime
The more you care, the more you fall
No need to worry, no need to turn away
'Cause it don't matter, anyway, baby
Ooh, I'd miss you in a heartbeat
Ooh, I'd miss you right away
Ooh, I'd miss you in a heartbeat
'Cause it ain't love, if it don't feel that way, oh no
When we touch, I just lose my self control
It sent sensation I can't hide
To love is easy, it ain't easy to walk away
I keep the faith and there's a reason why, yeah
No need to worry, no need to turn away
'Cause it don't matter, anyway, baby
Ooh, I'd miss you in a heartbeat
Ooh, I'd miss you right away
Ooh, I'd miss you in a heartbeat
'Cause it ain't love, if it don't feel that way
Now I ain't big on promises
But I'll be true to you
'Cause I'll do 'bout anything
For someone like, baby for you
Ooh, I'd miss you in a heartbeat
Ooh, I'd miss you right away
Ooh, I'd miss you in a heartbeat
'Cause it ain't love, if it don't feel that way
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Collen
@jag8415
4 ever.... who´s in 2023?
… I believe that there's something deep inside
That shouldn't be, from time to time
I sure found out, thought love was such a crime
The more you care, the more you fall
… No need to worry, no need to turn away
'Cause it don't matter, anyway, baby
… Ooh, I'd miss you in a heartbeat
Ooh, I'd miss you right away
Ooh, I'd miss you in a heartbeat
'Cause it ain't love if it don't feel that way, oh, no
… When we touch, I just lose my self-control
A sad sensation I can't hide
To love is easy, it ain't easy to walk away
I keep the faith and there's a reason why, yeah
… No need to worry, no need to turn away
'Cause it don't matter, anyway, baby
… Ooh, I'd miss you in a heartbeat
Ooh, yeah, I'd miss you right away
Ooh, I'd miss you in a heartbeat
'Cause it ain't love if it don't feel that way
… Now I ain't big on promises
But I'll be true to you
'Cause I'd do 'bout anything, yeah
For someone like, baby, for you
… Ooh, I'd miss you in a heartbeat
Ooh, yeah, I'd miss you right away
Ooh, oh, I'm gonna miss you in a heartbeat
'Cause it ain't love if it don't feel that way
@sifucomrad1419
"Miss You In A Heartbeat"
I believe, that there's something deep inside
That shouldn't be from time to time.
I sure found out, thought love was such a crime
The more you care, the more you fall
No need to worry, no need to turn away
'Cause it don't matter, anyway
(oohh oohh oohh)
I miss you in a heartbeat
(oohh oohh oohh)
I miss you right away
(oohh oohh oohh)
I miss you in a heartbeat
'cause it ain't love, if it don't feel that way
oh no
When we touch, I just lose my self control
A sad sensation I can't hide
To love is easy, it ain't easy to walk away
I keep the faith and there's a reason why, yeah
No need to worry, no need to turn away
'Cause it don't matter, anyway
baby
(oohh oohh oohh)
I miss you in a heartbeat
(oohh oohh oohh)
Yeah I miss you right away
(oohh oohh oohh)
I miss you in a heartbeat
'cause it ain't love, if it don't feel that way
Now, I ain't big on promises, I'll be true to you
'Cause I'd do 'bout anything, yeah
for some one like, baby for you
(oohh oohh oohh)
I miss you in a heartbeat
(oohh oohh oohh)
yeah I miss you right away
(oohh oohh oohh)
oh, I'm gonna miss you in a heartbeat
'cause it ain't love, if it don't feel that way
@guitarguru.3572
No one but fuckin NO ONE does a ballad like Def Leppard.
@henryscharneck3126
Oh u can put scorpions in there
@peterg5383
Thank god
@deannachen5319
I wish men and women. Felt this way now adays. I miss it. I know im old school. Dating is like a random pool. No love .just a hook up now so sad , but this song makes me remember the great times❤💜❤
@janielumpkin3817
I love this song ...
@daltonrose788
I know how u feel. I’m an old soul and don’t believe in hookups
@brianeby7314
So right 100 percent
@michaeldingman9029
Absolutely great song
@lallyperez1921
One of may fave song.
@LittleSlim78
They don't make music like this anymore. I miss the 80's and 90's.
Rock on Def Leppard.