Stiff Competition

Cheap Trick

About Stiff Competition

"Stiff Competition" is a song written by Rick Nielsen that first appeared on Cheap Trick's 1978 album Heaven Tonight. It is famous for the sexual double entendres in the lyrics, and subsequently appeared on live and compilation albums. In the UK, "Stiff Competition" was the B-side to Cheap Trick's second single from Heaven Tonight, "California Man."


Year:
1994
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Stiff competition
If I go up-you take me higher
Stiff competition
And when I'm down, you take me higher
There's stiff competition all over the world
I screw you, you screw me, they screw us

Here we go again
Oh, but we have so much fun, so much fun
When we're together
When we're together
When we're together-now
I looked hard in your eyes
It was love at first sight

It took me minutes, you're still waiting
Waiting for your turn, you turn
It won't be long
Stiff competition
I work hard, every day of my life

Stiff competition
Get it up, you take me higher
Stiff competition
All over the world
The more I get, the more I like it
The bigger they are, the harder they fall

Again
Stiff competition
Stiff competition
Stiff competition
Stiff competition

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Cheap Trick

Cheap Trick is an American rock band from Rockford, Illinois, formed in 1973. The band consists of Robin Zander (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar), Tom Petersson (bass guitar), and Bun E. Carlos (drums). Their biggest hits include "Surrender", "I Want You to Want Me", "Dream Police" and "The Flame". more »

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Written by: RICK NIELSEN

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Stiff Competition" is a track by the American rock band Cheap Trick. It was written by the band members, Robin Zander, Rick Nielsen, Bun E. Carlos, and Tom Petersson.
Album Information
The song is from their second studio album called "Heaven Tonight", which was released on May 23, 1978.
Song Style
This song showcases the band's heaviness and reflects their hard rock direction, along with displaying Cheap Trick's phenomenal guitar work.
Critical Response
"Stiff Competition" has been lauded by critics for its raw power and melodic lines, which enhanced the band's popularity among rock music lovers.
Live Performances
Cheap Trick was known to include "Stiff Competition" in their concert set list regularly, and they often paired it with another one of their songs, "Hello There".
Recording
The recording of "Stiff Competition" was done at Kendun Recorders, Hollywood, where the band had tied up.
Song Meaning
Known for their encrypted lyrics, the song uses the metaphor of a sports match to convey hidden meanings, exploring competitive and aggressive themes.
Band's Perspective
According to interviews, guitarist Rick Nielsen believes "Stiff Competition" as one of Cheap Trick's best songs in terms of guitar riff.
Song Assembly
The song's powerful guitar riffs and melodic lines were a combined effort of all band members, making it a perfect ensemble of their talent.
Influence
Many upcoming rock bands viewed "Stiff Competition" as a benchmark and drew inspiration from its powerful guitar lines and creative lyrics.

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