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
Talk Dirty To Me
Poison Lyrics
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I never seen you look so good
You never act the way you should
But I like it
And I know you like it too
The way that I want you
I gotta have you
Oh yes, I do
I never
I never ever stay out late
You know that I can hardly wait
Just to see you
And I know you cannot wait
Wait to see me too
I gotta touch you
'Cause baby we'll be
At the drive-in
In the old man's Ford
Behind the bushes
'Til I'm screaming for more
Down the basement
Lock the cellar door
And baby
Talk dirty to me
You know I call you
I call you on the telephone
I'm only hoping that you're home
So I can hear you
When you say those words to me
And whisper so softly
I gotta hear you
'Cause baby we'll be
At the drive-in
In the old man's Ford
Behind the bushes
'Til I'm screaming for more
Down the basement
Lock the cellar door
And baby
Talk dirty to me
C.C. pick up that guitar and talk to me
'Cause baby we'll be
At the drive-ins
In the old man's Ford
Behind them bushes
'Til I'm screaming for more, more, more
Down the basement
And lock the cellar door
And baby
Talk dirty to me, yeah
And baby
Talk dirty to me, yeah, yeah
And baby
Talk dirty to me
That's the way I like it, baby
Ooh yeah
The lyrics to Poison's song "Talk Dirty to Me" describe a young man's desire for his lover as he sings about their various rendezvous locations. The song begins with the singer praising the appearance of his lover, although he mentions that she does not always act the way she is expected to. Despite this, he enjoys her rebellious spirit and knows that she enjoys his attention. He then goes on to describe their plans to meet up at a drive-in movie in an old car, hidden behind bushes. The lyrics become increasingly sexual as he sings about their desire to be together intimately, locked away in a basement while she talks dirty to him.
The chorus repeats a few times throughout the song, reaffirming the desire of the singer to hear his lover talk dirty to him. The song also features a guitar solo performed by CC Deville, who is urged by the singer to "talk dirty" to him through his instrument.
Overall, "Talk Dirty to Me" is a song about youthful lust and rebellion. it was a hit in the 1980s and became an anthem for the glam metal subculture.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I never
I have never seen you in this light before
I never seen you look so good
You look exceptionally appealing today
You never act the way you should
But I like it
And I know you like it too
You are not conforming to the usual societal expectations, but I find that attractive, and you seem to enjoy it as well
The way that I want you
I gotta have you
Oh yes, I do
I desire you to such an extent that I need you, and I will do anything to have you
I never ever stay out late
You know that I can hardly wait
Just to see you
And I know you cannot wait
Wait to see me too
I usually don't stay out late, but the anticipation of seeing you makes it worth it, and I know you feel the same
I gotta touch you
I simply have to physically feel you
And baby
Talk dirty to me
I want you to speak to me in ways that are sexually explicit and provocative
You know I call you
I call you on the telephone
I'm only hoping that you're home
So I can hear you
When you say those words to me
And whisper so softly
I gotta hear you
I call you on the phone because I yearn to hear your lascivious words and breathy whispers, which arouse me greatly
'Cause baby we'll be
At the drive-in
In the old man's Ford
Behind the bushes
'Til I'm screaming for more
Down the basement
Lock the cellar door
And baby
Talk dirty to me
We will engage in sexual activities at various risky locations such as the drive-in, behind bushes or in the basement while also engaging in sexual language
C.C. pick up that guitar and talk to me
Play the guitar for me while I indulge in my sexual desires
And baby
Talk dirty to me, yeah
And baby
Talk dirty to me, yeah, yeah
And baby
Talk dirty to me
Reinforce my desires by speaking to me in a tone that is sexual, provocative and dirty
That's the way I like it, baby
Ooh yeah
I prefer sexual language and behaviour in a partner, that's what excites me the most, yes
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bobby Dall, Bret Michaels, Bruce Anthony Johannesson, Rikki Rocket
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