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
Look What the Cat Dragged In
Poison Lyrics
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And got up too soon
My poor head still spinnin'
From too much booze
I got a foot in the gutter
A foot in the grave
I ain't seen home
Oh my god look what the cat dragged in
Livin' my life sin after sin
Night rolls up and I do it again
Oh my god, look what the cat dragged in
No tell, motel, hotel bed
If it wasn't for the sunlight I'd swear I was dead
I got a girl on the left of me
A girl on the right
I know damn well I slept with both last night
Oh my god look what the cat dragged in
Livin' my life sin after sin
Night rolls up and I do it again
Oh my god, look what the cat dragged in (sin after sin)
I'm late for work on Monday
And my boss is bitchin'
Can't get out of bed
'Cause my head's still spinnin'
My hair's in a rat's nest
I look like hell
Half alive or half dead,
I just can't tell
Oh my god look what the cat dragged in
Livin' my life sin after sin
Night rolls up and I do it again
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The lyrics to Poison's song "Look What The Cat Dragged In" paint a picture of a wild and reckless lifestyle, with the singer waking up after a night of heavy drinking and partying with no memory of what he did. The use of the phrase "look what the cat dragged in" implies that he brought all of the chaos and trouble upon himself. The singer's appearance is disheveled and he is running late for work, indicating that this is a recurring pattern in his life.
The lyrics also describe the singer's promiscuity, with him admitting to sleeping with multiple women, and feeling no remorse for his actions. He seems to be living in the moment, indulging in all of his vices without thinking about the consequences. The repetition of the phrase "livin' my life sin after sin" reinforces the idea that the singer is fully aware of his behavior, but has no intention of changing it.
Overall, "Look What The Cat Dragged In" is a commentary on the dangers of excess and living recklessly. The singer is stuck in a cycle of partying and pleasure-seeking, with no regard for his own well-being or how his actions affect others.
Line by Line Meaning
I went to bed too late
I stayed up late and didn't get enough sleep.
And got up too soon
I woke up early even though I didn't sleep enough.
My poor head still spinnin'
I have a hangover and my head is still spinning.
From too much booze
I drank too much alcohol.
I got a foot in the gutter
I am on a downward spiral and in a bad place in my life.
A foot in the grave
I am living recklessly and dangerously, and my actions could lead to my demise.
I ain't seen home
I haven't been home in a while.
In the last three days
I have been living recklessly and haven't had time to go home for three days.
Oh my god look what the cat dragged in
I am a mess and my appearance is terrible.
Livin' my life sin after sin
I am engaging in risky and immoral behavior.
Night rolls up and I do it again
I continue to engage in reckless and dangerous behavior at night.
No tell, motel, hotel bed
I am staying in cheap and unclean places.
If it wasn't for the sunlight I'd swear I was dead
I feel terrible and would think I was dead if it weren't for the light indicating it's daytime.
I got a girl on the left of me
I slept with a woman on my left side.
A girl on the right
I also slept with a woman on my right side.
I know damn well I slept with both last night
I am aware that I cheated on both women and am not proud of it.
I'm late for work on Monday
I need to go to work, but I am running late.
And my boss is bitchin'
My boss is angry and complaining to me about my tardiness.
Can't get out of bed
I am having trouble getting out of bed because of my tiredness and hangover.
'Cause my head's still spinnin'
My head is still spinning from drinking too much alcohol, making it difficult to function.
My hair's in a rat's nest
My hair is a mess from not taking care of myself.
I look like hell
I look terrible because of my lifestyle.
Half alive or half dead,
I am in a state of confusion and uncertainty about my health and well-being.
I just can't tell
I am unable to determine whether I am feeling alive or dead, due to my life choices.
Cat dragged in, ow, in
I am in a terrible state, feeling like I was dragged in by a cat.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOBBY DALL, BRET MICHAELS, BRUCE ANTHONY JOHANNESSON, RIKKI ROCKET
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