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)
Two Steps Behind
Def Leppard Lyrics
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It's okay, if you need to
You can run but you can never hide
From the shadow that's creepin' up beside you
There's a magic runnin' through your soul
But you can't have it all
I'll be two steps behind you
Wherever you go
And I'll be there to remind you
That it only takes a minute of your precious time
To turn around
I'll be two steps behind
Yea, yea
Take the time
To think about it
Just walk the line, you know you just can't fight it
Take a look around you'll see what you can find
Like the fire that's burnin' up inside me
Now there's a magic runnin' through your soul
But you can't have it all, no
Whatever you do
I'll be two steps behind you
Wherever you go
And I'll be there to remind you
That it only takes a minute of your precious time
To turn around
I'll be two steps behind
Yea, yea
Oh, ho
Oh, there's a magic running through your soul
But you, you can't have it all
Whatever you do
I'll be two steps behind you
Wherever you go
And I'll be there to remind you
That it only takes a minute of your precious time
To turn around
I'll be two steps behind
Yea baby, two steps behind
Oh sugar, two steps behind
The lyrics of Def Leppard's song Two Steps Behind capture the essence of an unwavering loyalty between two individuals. The song conveys the message that one person will always be there to support and catch the other no matter where they go, highlighting the bond that they share, and the trust that they have in each other. The line "Walk away if you want to, it's okay if you need to" indicates that the singer is aware of the fact that people need their space and freedom to grow, but the chorus shows the assurance that he will always be around when the other person needs him.
The lyrics further emphasize that the other person may face challenges and obstacles in life, but the singer will be there to remind him of his worth and potential, that all it takes is just one step back, one moment of introspection. The phrase "there's a magic running through your soul, but you can't have it all," indicates that everyone has a unique inner drive and passion, but sometimes, it's not easy to achieve it all. However, the singer will be there to encourage and motivate him to achieve his dreams, no matter what the obstacles.
In conclusion, Def Leppard's Two Steps Behind is a song about unwavering loyalty, support, and motivation between two individuals. The singer promises to stand by the other person amidst all adversities and be the support system they need. The lyrics encourage the other person not to give up and always remember their worth and potential.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk away, if you want to
If you feel like going away from me, I won't stop you.
It's okay, if you need to
It's alright to leave if that's what you need.
You can run but you can never hide
You can try to escape from what's bothering you but eventually it will catch up to you.
From the shadow that's creepin' up beside you
There's something lurking inside of you that's affecting your decisions and behavior.
There's a magic runnin' through your soul
There's something special and unique about you that makes you who you are.
But you can't have it all
You can't always get everything you want, sometimes you have to make sacrifices.
Whatever you do
No matter what choices you make,
I'll be two steps behind you
I'll always be there for you, supporting you from a distance.
Wherever you go
No matter where your journey takes you.
And I'll be there to remind you
I'm here to help you remember all of the good things you've accomplished.
That it only takes a minute of your precious time
You don't need a lot of time to stop and appreciate the people in your life who care for you.
To turn around
Just take a moment to pause and reflect on what's happening around you.
Take the time
Slow down and give thought to your actions.
To think about it
Consider the choices you're making and how they'll impact you in the long run.
Just walk the line, you know you just can't fight it
Sometimes you have to walk the path that's been laid out for you, even if it's difficult, because it's for the greater good.
Take a look around you'll see what you can find
If you open your eyes, you'll discover things you never knew existed.
Like the fire that's burnin' up inside me
There's a passion inside of me that fuels everything I do.
Oh, ho
An expression of excitement and enthusiasm.
Yea baby, two steps behind
I'll always be there to give you a gentle push forward and guide you on your journey.
Oh sugar, two steps behind
A term of endearment for the person this song is dedicated to, signifying the strength of the bond between them.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSEPH ELLIOTT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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"Two Steps Behind"
Walk away if you want to
It's ok, if you need to
You can run, but you can never hide
From the shadow that's creeping up beside you
There's a magic running through your soul
But you can't have it all
[Chorus]
(Whatever you do)
I'll be two steps behind you
(Wherever you go)
And I'll be there to remind you
That it only takes a minute of your precious time
To turn around and I'll be two steps behind
Take the time
To think about it
Walk the line, you know you just can't fight it
Take a look around and see what you can find
Like the fire that's burning up inside me
There's a magic running through your soul
But you can't have it all
[Chorus]
[Bridge/Chorus]
There's a magic running through your soul
But you, you can't have it all
(Whatever you do)
I'll be two steps behind you
(wherever you go)
And I'll be there to remind you
That it only takes a minute of your precious time
To turn around and I'll be two steps behind
Two steps behind
Yeah, baby
Two steps behind
Ohh, sugar
Two steps behind
@bitesizedessentials
Who is still here enjoying this beautiful song in 2024? ❤❤
@user-nz1ce7nz4e
Me, die hard Def Leppard fan since 1981!
@bitesizedessentials
@@user-nz1ce7nz4enice! They have some of the best ballads!
@clintonedley8421
me. Especially more theses days. Lost my mom 2 years ago. This song reminds me that the lessons she taught me will stay with me for the rest of my life. Miss you mom.
I shall see you again 1 day
@Teresa-ih5cu
Me!!❤
@jennifercouch3185
I have a part of this song etched on my beloved husband Daves headstone which I let my daughter (who was 14 at the time) design. A blue granite bench, on the front it says "Wherever you go" and on the back it says "I'll be two steps behind"... We lost him early, beautiful, and still young. He used to dance me around our home to this song. Seemed fitting that our names are there and this song will never leave us...
@briancampbell6010
so nice sorry for your loss
@jameswilliams-kz9vf
thats beautiful. very sorry for your loss. just never stop loving him. and treasure the memories
@jennifercouch3185
Thanks soooo much :]
@TraciPeteyforlife
very sweet story.