Armageddon It

Def Leppard

About Armageddon It

"Armageddon It" is a song by the English hard rock band Def Leppard from their 1987 album Hysteria. It was released as a single in 1988 and went to No. 3 in the U. S. (their fourth U. S. Top Ten hit). The vocal style of the song is described as "T. Rex meets Eddie Cochran with backing vocals", according to lead singer Joe Elliott in the liner notes for Vault: Def Leppard Greatest Hits (1980-1995). The video for the song was the second to feature Def Leppard in a live arena setting. On 12–13 February 1988, the band recorded two shows at the McNichols Arena in Denver, Colorado for a future live film release. However, a month later, "Armageddon It" was set to be released as the sixth single off the popular Hysteria album and a promo video clip was urgently needed. From the band's end, there was hesitation to film another concept video. Although they were happy with the results for "Hysteria" and "Animal", they were very unsatisfied with the way "Pour Some Sugar on Me" had turned out for its concept. 


Year:
1987
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You better come inside when you're ready to
But no chance if ya don't want to dance
You're like four-letter words when you're ready to
But then you won't 'cause you know that you can
You got it, but are you gettin' it?
You say that love is won when you get some
But then your finger won't trigger the gun
You know you can't stop it, so don't rock it, you know you got it
Hey, but are you gettin' it?
Really gettin' it, come get it from me

(Gimme all of your lovin')
Every little bit (gimme all that you got)
Every bit of it (every bit of your lovin')
Oh, c'mon live a bit (never want it to stop)
Yeah, but are you gettin' it? (armageddon it)
Ooh, really gettin' it? (yes, armageddon it)

Yeah, doo-doo wop
You try comin' on when you need some
But then you don't 'cause you already did
Yeah, you jangle your jewels while your shakin' ya
And drive the pretty boys outta their heads
You got it, but are you gettin' it?
You flash you bedroom eyes like a jumpin' jack
Then play it pretty with a pat on the back
You know you can't stop it, so don't rock it
You know you got it
Hey, but are you gettin' it?
Ooh, really gettin' it, oh, come get it from me

(Gimme all of your lovin')
Every little bit (gimme all that you got)
Every bit of it (every bit of your lovin')
Oh, c'mon live a bit (never want it to stop)
Yeah, but are you gettin' it? (armageddon it)
Ooh, really gettin' it? (yes, armageddon it)

C'mon, Steve, get it
Take it, take it, take it from me
I got an itchy finger following me
Pull it, pull it, c'mon trigger the gun
'Cause the best is yet to come, I say
'Cause the best is yet to come
Are you gettin' it? Really gettin' it?
Are you getting it, really getting it?
Oh, come get it from me

(Gimme all of your lovin')
Every little bit (gimme all that you got)
Every bit of it (every bit of your lovin')
Oh, c'mon live a bit (never want it to stop)
(Gimme all of your lovin')
Oh, are you getting it? (gimme all that you got)
Oh, are you getting it? (every bit of your lovin')
Oh, little bit (gimme all that you got)
Little bit
You got to live it (gimme all of your lovin')
Oh, baby, mean it (gimme all that you got)
Come on and give it (gimme all of your lovin')
Oh, come on and give it (never want it to stop)
Oh, are you getting it? (gimme all of your lovin')
Ooh, are you getting it? (never want it to stop)
Oh, are you getting it (every bit of your lovin')

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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, Joseph Thomas Elliott, Philip Kenneth Collen, Richard John Cyril Allen, Stephen Maynard Clark

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

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12 facts about this song

Recording Details
"Armageddon It" is a song by English rock band Def Leppard from their multi-platinum album, "Hysteria" released in 1987.
Chart Performance
The song reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in 1988.
Meaning of Title
The title of the song is a play on words, mixing 'getting it' ("Are you getting it?") and 'Armageddon' together.
Song Structure
It's known for its distinctive rhythmic structure which is constructed around the "Are You Getting It?" chant.
Influence and Themes
The lyrics are heavily influenced by glam rock lyrics, with numerous sexual innuendos.
Critical Reception
The song has generally received positive reviews from music critics and is considered to be one of the band's signature tracks.
Music Video
A music video was made for the song, directed by David Mallet, featuring the band performing on an aircraft carrier.
Production Process
Def Leppard took several years (and worked through their drummer Rick Allen's car accident that left him with one arm) to complete the album that contained this song.
Songwriters
"Armageddon It" was written by Steve Clark, Phil Collen, Joe Elliott, Robert John "Mutt" Lange and Rick Savage.
Live Performances
It's a staple in Def Leppard's live performances and continues to be a fan favorite.
Unique Style
The song showcases the band’s unique style and penchant for mixed-audio layering, with powerful guitar riffs and choral vocal harmony.
Cultural Impact
It’s often seen as a classic example of late 1980s pop-metal and is regularly played on classic rock radio stations.

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