Gonna Raise Hell
Cheap Trick
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Gonna raise hell, gonna raise hell. Gonna raise hell, gonna raise hell. Ambition? ha! If all i've heard is true, There's nothin' much i can do To change the world, it's irreversible. But in what it lacks, It's got a taste that smacks of somethin' irresistible. Gonna raise hell, gonna raise hell, gonna raise hell. Gonna raise hell, gonna raise hell, gonna raise hell. Submission? yes! Now i won't name names, and a secret's a secret, But a hint's a hint or a clue. You really want to know, you really want to go, There's only two things you got to do. Gonna raise hell, gonna raise hell, gonna raise hell. Gonna raise hell, gonna raise hell, gonna raise hell. Mother, mother. Mother, mother. Mother, mother. My mission? ah, yes! Everybody hear? everybody here, It's a fate i all agree. Sometimes you win, i never lose, To me it's no mystery. Gonna raise hell, gonna raise hell, gonna raise hell. Gonna raise hell, gonna raise hell, gonna raise hell. (repeat to coda)
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Written by: RICK NIELSEN
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Genre ClassificationThe song "Gonna Raise Hell" by Cheap Trick falls under the genre of hard rock and power pop.
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Album ParticularlyThis track is taken from the group's third studio album "Dream Police," which was released on September 21, 1979.
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Song LengthThe song "Gonna Raise Hell" stands as Cheap Trick's most extended studio recording, running over nine minutes in length.
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Performance HighlightsIt was often performed live during Cheap Trick's concerts in the late 1970s and was featured significantly on the concert album released in 1998, "Cheap Trick at Budokan II".
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Composition InterestThe song showcases Cheap Trick's experimental side, featuring a synthesizer-driven middle section.
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Social DriveDuring the 1980 Presidential race in America, the song gained popularity as it was frequently played at Ronald Reagan's campaign events.
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ControversyThe use of the song "Gonna Raise Hell" during Ronald Reagan's campaign ignited controversy, which led to the band issuing a cease-and-desist order, stating their music was not to be associated with any political campaign.
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Song MessageLead singer Robin Zander described the song as a warning about the danger of mind manipulation in a 1979 interview.
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InfluenceBands such as Smashing Pumpkins and Red Hot Chili Peppers have shown influence and inspiration from this particular song, citing it as groundbreaking in its sound.
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ReceptionThe song has received positive critical reception over the years, with critics praising its hard-hitting lyrics and innovative musical arrangement.
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