After hiring C.C. DeVille, they changed their name to the more edgy ''Poison'' and started working their way up the L.A. Club scene. In 1986 they recorded their debut album ''Look What the Cat Dragged In'', which was made successful by their massive hit ''Talk Dirty to Me'', whose video was played on a constant rotation on MTV. Poison's next album, the fan favorite ''Open Up and Say... Ahh!'' was carried on the shoulders of the chart topping ballad ''Every Rose Has Its Thorn'', written by Bret Michaels about his girlfriend cheating on him with Quiet Riot frontman Kevin DuBrow. Poison's third album, Flesh & Blood, showed Poison's more mainstream side. After Flesh & Blood came out, Poison started going downhill. C.C. DeVille was in a constant drug binge and couldn't be found. When Poison was slated to play Unskinny Bop for the MTV Movie Awards, C.C. forgot what song to play and ripped into Talk Dirty To Me on live television. He was fired on the spot.
Guitarist Ritchie Kotzen was brought in to record the album Native Tongue, which showed a new creative turn for the band. Ritchie was a good guitarist, but was thrown out of the band for sleeping with drummer Rikki Rocketts fiance. Poison then brought in Blues Saraceno as guitarist, with whom they recorded ''Crack A Smile...And More!'', one of Poison's lost gems.
After years of disconnection, C.C. DeVille came back to Poison for a full reunion. They have since toured with many acts, including KISS. They are currently planning a summer tour with fellow hair metal elite Cinderella and have just released a new 20th anniversary greatest hits cd.
In the 2007 game Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, the track "Talk Dirty to Me" is featured.
There are other artists with the same name:
2) Poison is a German Death/Thrash Metal band, formed in 1982.
Named "Poison (ger)" on Last FM
3) Poison was a Japanese hardcore punk band formed in 1982. Their sound is a mix of traditional Japanese hardcore and metal. The band later changed their name to Poison Arts.
4) Poison is an American Heavy/Speed Metal band, formed in 1983.
5) Poison is an American funk group formed in the '70s
6) Poison was a Finnish band formed by Albert Järvinen
7) For the Garage punk/blues rock band formed in 1984 in Austin, Texas. Originally active from 1984 to 1987, the band played a reunion show in 2000. See Poison 13
I Want Action
Poison Lyrics
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I grab my hat and I grab my shoes
Tonight I'm gonna hit the streets and cruise
Down the main strip and check it out
With those schoolgirls a hangin' around
I'm a sucker for a pretty face
I don't care if she's in leather or lace
I want action tonight, satisfaction all night
You've got the love I need tonight
Long legs and short skirts
These girls hit me where it hurts
I can't wait to get my hands on them
I won't give up until they give in
Not lookin' for a love that lasts
I need a shot and I need it fast
If I can't have her, I'll take her and make her
I want action tonight, satisfaction all night
You've got the love I need tonight
Hey, sweetheart, slide on in here
No, not in the front, jump in the back, why?
'Cause there's something back there I want to show
I want action tonight, satisfaction all night
Ah, come on, honey, I wasn't that bad!
Ha ha ha
Oh, well
Wow wow
I want action tonight, satisfaction all night
You've got the love I need tonight
I want action tonight, satisfaction all night
You've got the love I need tonight
You've got the fruit I need to bite
You light the fuse of dynamite
All night
I Need you tonight
Wow
The lyrics to Poison's song "I Want Action" are about a man who is out on the prowl for a woman to satisfy his physical desires. He has no interest in anything serious or long-lasting, instead he wants a night of passion and fun. The song describes his search for a beautiful woman on the main strip, where he sees schoolgirls in short skirts and leather or lace. He is drawn to pretty faces and won't give up until he gets what he wants. He is not interested in love, only in satisfying his needs.
The lyrics are reflective of the glam metal era of the 1980s, which was known for its emphasis on hedonism and excess. Poison, along with other bands from the era, were known for their party anthems and sexually charged lyrics. The song has a catchy chorus that emphasizes the main character's desire for action and satisfaction all night long. The lyrics are straightforward and don't leave much room for interpretation. They are meant to be a fun and lighthearted celebration of lust and desire.
Line by Line Meaning
I want action tonight, satisfaction all night
The singer is in the mood for some fun tonight and he is determined to have the best time possible
I grab my hat and I grab my shoes, tonight I'm gonna hit the streets and cruise
The singer is preparing to leave his house and spend the night roaming around the city in search of adventure
Down the main strip and check it out, with those schoolgirls a hangin' around
The singer is going to the main road where young girls usually hang around trying to attract attention
I'm a sucker for a pretty face, I don't care if she's in leather or lace, 'cause I'm just lookin' for a little kiss
The artist is attracted to women with attractive physical features and that he doesn't discriminate based on clothing or style preference
You've got the love I need tonight
The artist is looking for companionship and connection with someone to spend a memorable night
Long legs and short skirts, these girls hit me where it hurts
The singer is attracted to girls with long legs and short skirts and he finds it hard to resist them
I can't wait to get my hands on them, I won't give up until they give in
The singer is eager to be with the girls he desires and he wouldn't stop trying until they agree to be with him
Not lookin' for a love that lasts, I need a shot and I need it fast
The artist is not interested in a long-term romantic relationship and is looking for an instant gratification in one night only
If I can't have her, I'll take her and make her
The artist would do whatever it takes to get with the girl he desires, even if it means forcefully taking her
Hey sweetheart, slide on in here, no not in the front, jump in the back why?
The artist is inviting someone of his interest to join him in his car to take them somewhere privately
'Cause there's something back there I want to show
The singer is intending to take his companion to a private space where he could showcase his intentions or actions to her
You've got the fruit I need to bite, you light the fuse of dynamite, all night
The artist finds his companion very attractive and exciting and is ready to stay with her all night
I Need you tonight
The singer expresses his need for his companion tonight
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bobby Dall, Bret Michaels, Bruce Anthony Johannesson, Rikki Rockett
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@Pbirv
I partied with these guys and Ratt at the bar of the Hotel Pere Marquette after their concert at the Peoria Civic Center in January 1987. Bobby Dall kicked out the door of a bathroom stall and accused me of not having any balls because I didn't do likewise. I would've myself, but I didn't have $200 to replace the door if I'd been caught. In retrospect, I should've bet him $1,000 that I'd do it. At least then, even if I had been caught, I still would've come out $800 ahead.
@boneshakercrane7869
Thats a very cool story awesome
@beepingbeej
That’s fucken cool! For real!
@beepingbeej
I just meant meeting them. I don’t know if I’d be down to do too wild of shit, like kicking down a door lmao
@aaronemiliano7313
Very coool😮
@DUBFIGHTERSkage2002
POSIONS DOPE ASF
@sGirl-ny9xj
I love how fun Poison is. From the music to the videos. This is why I still listen to them.
@tinasalem9491
Love the music videos from the 80's and 90's too
@ivi7792
they also heavy as fuck rock n roll! real deal
@victorwoody969
i can listen to Poison and Crue all day long.