Talk Dirty To Me
Poison Lyrics


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You know I never
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

Overall Meaning

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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