Hysteria

Def Leppard

About Hysteria

"Hysteria" is a love song by the English hard rock band Def Leppard. It is the tenth track on their 1987 album of the same name and was released as the third single from that album in November 1987. On VH1 Storytellers: Def Leppard, lead singer Joe Elliott revealed that the song title came from drummer Rick Allen. The song peaked at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100, but did not crack the year-end, despite the fact that some of the band's songs that did not crack the top 10 has made appearances in the year-end. The song features a clean guitar melody and heavily multi-tracked vocals in its chorus. The "extreme" nature of producer Mutt Lange's recording methods is also exampled in the chorus, where the clean guitar chords were recorded one note at a time as opposed to the traditional method of strumming them, in effect "building" a chord by recording the notes that make them up. The melody was also derived from Pink Floyd's "Goodbye Blue Sky". An acoustic rendition of the song was performed by Elliott and guitarist Phil Collen on the Hysteria edition of VH1's Classic Albums. 


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Out of touch, out of reach, yeah
You could try to get closer to me
I'm in luck, I'm in deep, yeah
Hypnotized, I'm shakin' to my knees
I gotta know tonight
If you're alone tonight
Can't stop this feeling
Can't stop this fight

Oh, I get hysterical, hysteria
Oh can you feel it, do you believe it?
It's such a magical mysteria
When you get that feelin', better start believin'
'Cause it's a miracle, oh say you will, ooh babe
Hysteria when you're near

Out of me, into you yeah
You could hide it's just a one way street
Oh, I believe I'm in you, yeah
Open wide, that's right, dream me off my feet
Oh, believe in me

I gotta know tonight
If you're alone tonight
Can't stop this feeling
Can't stop this fire

Repeat bridge
Repeat chorus

Oh, I get hysterical, hysteria
Oh can you feel it, do you believe it?
It's such a magical mysteria
When you get that feelin', better start believin'
'Cause it's a miracle, oh say you will
Ooh babe
Hysteria when you're near
Come on

Repeat bridge
Repeat chorus

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Def Leppard

Def Leppard are an English rock band formed in 1977 in Sheffield as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. Since 1992, the band has consisted of Rick Savage (bass, backing vocals), Joe Elliott (lead vocals), Rick Allen (drums, backing vocals), Phil Collen (guitar, backing vocals), and Vivian Campbell (guitar, backing vocals). Therefore, this is the band's longest-standing lineup. more »

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Written by: Robert John Lange, Richard Savage, Philip Kenneth Collen, Joseph Thomas Elliott, Richard John Cyril Allen, Stephen Maynard Clark

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Recording and Production
"Hysteria" was recorded between 1984 and 1987 and was produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange, who has also worked with bands such as AC/DC and Maroon 5.
Song Origin
Its title track "Hysteria" is inspired by the manic and frenzied mood swings the band experienced during the stressful album-making process.
Song Interpretation
The track "Hysteria", according to lead singer Joe Elliott, is about finding that one person who you just connect with, where everything they do, large or small, makes you so happy, you just can't contain your emotions.
Album Success
"Hysteria" is the title track from Def Leppard's diamond-certified 1987 album, which would become the band's best-selling record worldwide, with over 25 million copies sold.
Chart Performance
Despite the album's overwhelming success, the song "Hysteria" was not as big of an immediate hit, peaking at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 26 on the UK Singles Chart.
Reception
The song has been praised for its lush production quality and stirring lyrics. Joe Elliott's powerful vocal performance was often highlighted in reviews.
Cult Status
Even though it was not the biggest chart hit, "Hysteria" has remained a fan favorite and is considered a classic rock anthem today.
Long Recording Process
The recording process for the entire "Hysteria" album took almost four years due to various setbacks, which included a car accident that led to drummer Rick Allen losing his arm, and Joe Elliott getting the mumps.
Instrumentation
The song, like most of the album, heavily features layered guitar parts and intricate harmonies, showcasing the technical skills of guitarists Phil Collen and Steve Clark.
Impact
The album "Hysteria" and the song have had a lasting impact on rock music, inspiring many modern rock and metal bands.

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