Released as a single on February 18, 1987 on the Enigma label of Capitol Records, "Talk Dirty to Me" was followed by the hits "I Want Action" and "I Won't Forget You". It is also included as a playable cover track Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, with Michaels re-recording the vocals.
The B-side on this single is "Want Some, Need Some"
In 2009 it was named the 40th best hard rock song of all time by VH1.
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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@AndreChaser
I'm building a time machine. Who want to come back to the 80s with me?
@lezzeppelin2222
Yeah , hot chic Farrah Fawcett , Brooke Shield, Heather Locklear
@seanslattery5574
Me
@seanslattery5574
I'm still there
@seanslattery5574
I saw them w Crue 2 nights straight
@garetgagne8714
When we leaving??
@gregadams2162
Unless you lived the 80s , you just dont know how much fun you missed
@09marathon
Whoever directed this video is a genius
@allthecommonsense
I have to imagine nobody “directed” it because there is no cohesive theme to it.
They just got drunk and shot several passes of the whole song, and then later someone edited different clips from different takes together to make what you see here.
@notouchythechichis
I was 17 when this song came out in 1986. It was the decade of debauchery and decadence and it still surprises me that I made it out alive and more or less in one piece.