Hysteria
Def Leppard
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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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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.
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Song OriginIts title track "Hysteria" is inspired by the manic and frenzied mood swings the band experienced during the stressful album-making process.
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Song InterpretationThe 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.
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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.
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Chart PerformanceDespite 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.
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ReceptionThe song has been praised for its lush production quality and stirring lyrics. Joe Elliott's powerful vocal performance was often highlighted in reviews.
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Cult StatusEven though it was not the biggest chart hit, "Hysteria" has remained a fan favorite and is considered a classic rock anthem today.
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Long Recording ProcessThe 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.
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InstrumentationThe 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.
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ImpactThe album "Hysteria" and the song have had a lasting impact on rock music, inspiring many modern rock and metal bands.
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