Ratt released a self-titled mini-album in 1983 on a local label, the release now often known as just 'Ratt', and they struck up a close personal friendship with members of Mötley Crüe, friendly rivals that shared the same hard partying lifestyle. The aforementioned glam metal scene of southern California brought the fledgling band major inspiration. Ratt then made their breakthrough with their first full studio album, 'Out of the Cellar', which stayed in the Billboard Top 20 for six months. Single "Round and Round" became the signature song of the group. The album has since been certified as multi-platinum by the RIAA and continues to be loved by many metal fans.
They toured with Ozzy Osbourne before joining a Billy Squier jaunt, where they were apparently 'thrown off' because they were more popular than the headline act. Their subsequent output has seen them follow a familiar arena-friendly hard rock route, with accusations over sexist videos contrasting with their ability to sell out concert halls and produce recordings that regularly received platinum and gold certifications. In particular, their highly successful sophomore album, 'Invasion of Your Privacy', proved that they were no "one album wonder".
Still, the changing musical zeitgeist would not be kind to groups such as Ratt, with grunge and alternative rock seizing the spotlight. Ratt's 1990 release 'Detonator' featured several songs co-written with Desmond Child, known for his previous work with Alice Cooper and Bon Jovi among others, and it proved their most adventurous recording to date in some ways. Yet the group's success had clearly waned, and the years on the road had contributed to conflict within the band. Crosby would depart after the September 1991 release of compilation album 'Ratt & Roll 81-91'. In 1993, Pearcy unveiled his new solo outfit, Arcade, confirming the dissolution of the band.
Though the band reformed with a new self-titled album in 1999, also known as Ratt (1999). Pearcy would leave Ratt again not long after, unhappy with the album's sound and the musical chemistry within the band. Original guitarist Robbin Crosby's passing in 2002 caused many fans to fear that the group was gone for good. Nonetheless, the band re-united in 2007 for a successful tour with fellow 80s rockers Poison.
The band toured throughout the latter half of the 00s, as retro interests caused a general popular resurgence of 80s musical and culture, and hopes for a new album grew. Ratt went back into the studios minus original guitarist Robbin Crosby. He had died some years earlier brought on by the long and public battle he waged against drugs, having gotten AIDS from sharing needles. His last television interview was with VH1's 'Behind The Music' program, in which the rocker stated: "Don't feel sorry for me. Don't cry for me at my funeral. I've lived the life of ten men. I've been very lucky."
Ratt released a new album in 2010, titled 'Infestation', with Pearcy on the vocals. A commercial and critical comeback, fans rejoiced at the energetic metal sound. The release hit the #30 slot on the Billboard 200 album chart. It was also the first album since the death of Crosby in 2002.
On October 26, 2010, Ratt announced that the band would be going on indefinite hiatus due to internal tensions.
Reunion with Croucier and second departure of Pearcy (2012–2015)
In January 2012, Pearcy said Ratt was in the process of writing material for a new album, planned to be released that summer. On March 22, bassist Robbie Crane announced his departure from Ratt to focus on Lynch Mob. In April 2012, rumors arose original bassist Juan Croucier would rejoin the band that summer; these rumors were confirmed when Croucier played with Ratt at the M3 festival on May 12.
On April 24, 2014, Pearcy announced that he had left the band again, explaining he was "officially done with having anything to do with them due to the constant turmoil, unresolved business, personal attacks/threats in the public forum, and most of all, the disrespect to the fans."
Legal issues and two versions of Ratt again (2015–2018)
In June 2015, Blotzer formed a band called Bobby Blotzer's Ratt Experience. In August 2015, Croucier formed a touring band that played Ratt's deep cuts, with the band debuting in September.
In September 2015, Blotzer took over control of WBS, a company he set up with DeMartini and Pearcy in 1997 to handle RATT business, over the objection of DeMartini and announced that he had "taken control" of Ratt and his Ratt Experience lineup was the real Ratt and would be embarking a tour in 2016 titled the American Made Re-Invasion Tour.
Until early 2017, Blotzer toured using the name Ratt. The 2016 Re-Invasion tour took Ratt throughout North America. Their tour also took them to the UK, including Hard Rock Hell and London.
Ratt's "New Breed" and unknown future (2018–current)
On June 1, 2018, it was announced by vocalist Pearcy that Ratt would move forward with him and bassist Croucier. It was confirmed that DeMartini had departed from Ratt, with Cavazo and Degrasso following. On July 5, 2018, it was revealed that Pearcy and Croucier would be joined by Black 'N Blue drummer Pete Holmes and guitarists Jordan Ziff and Chris Sanders. In February 2020, guitarist Chris Sanders announced his departure from the band, along with announcing his retirement from the music industry.
In March 2020, the band announced they would be embarking on the Big Rock Summer Tour starting in June, along with Tom Keifer, Skid Row, and Slaughter. On June 17, the tour was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Shortly after, it was announced that all Ratt shows in 2020 were rescheduled for 2021.
In January 2021, Pearcy expressed interest in making one final Ratt album with all the remaining original members. On June 26, Ratt announced the addition of guitarist Frankie Lindia of David Lee Roth's solo band, replacing Chris Sanders.
In September 2022, Pearcy revealed that he would only want to continue Ratt with the remaining classic-era bandmates, but that "it's not gonna happen". He said reuniting with the members would be "all business pretty much", but that "there's no business in the Ratt camp". He also revealed he regretted touring as Ratt with only Croucier from the classic lineup and that he would be continuing to play Ratt songs with his solo band
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Discography
Ratt (EP - 1983)
Out of the Cellar (1984)
Invasion of Your Privacy (1985)
Dancing Undercover (1986)
Reach for the Sky (1988)
Detonator (1990)
Ratt & Roll 81-91 (1991)
Ratt (1999)
Infestation (2010)
Eat Me Up Alive
Ratt Lyrics
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Tell me all your secrets now,
As I lay you on the bed.
Make me believe in miracles,
As I ring inside your head.
A man of silver notions,
On your underlying bet.
In your one master plan
Wait till you see
What I've found.
So won't you, take me,
Eat me up alive.
Make me feel your energy,
And take me if you try.
Take me to the other side
Make me feel your energy
And eat me up alive.
Solo
Wasting all of your energy.
Why do you waste your breath?
Nothing wrong with experience
You won't make a bet.
Crying through your motions
Now that's all you're gonna get.
Come a little closer
Was it something that I said?
Wait till you see what I've found.
So come on now.
Take me eat me up alive.
Make me feel your energy
And take me if you try.
Take me to the other side
Make me feel your energy
And eat me up alive.
Tired of all your lies.
Cut you down to size.
What do you think of me?
And you'll see.
LEAD
Take me eat me up alive.
Make me feel your energy
And take me if you try.
Take me to the other side
Make me feel your energy
And eat me up alive.
Take me eat me up alive.
Make me feel your energy
And take me if you try.
Take me to the other side
Make me feel your energy
And eat me up alive.
Take me.
The song "Eat Me Up Alive" by Ratt is a seductive and provocative song filled with sexual innuendos. The lyrics allude to an intimate moment between two individuals where one wants to be completely consumed by the other, both physically and emotionally. The opening lines set the scene of this intimate moment, with the male singer asking the woman to reveal all her secrets to him as he lays her on the bed. He wants her to make him believe in miracles, highlighting the power of her energy over him.
The next line is suggestive of a gamble that the woman has taken, with the man being the silver notion in the bet. It appears that the man has won, and the woman is now feeling helpless and victimized by him. However, the chorus shows that the woman wants the man to consume her fully, both physically and emotionally. She wants to be taken to the other side and for him to make her feel his energy in every way possible.
The lyrics in the bridge highlight the frustration of the man with the woman’s lies and manipulations, and he feels that it is time to cut her down to size. However, the chorus shows that they still want each other, with the woman still wanting to be eaten up alive by the man in a passionate and intense moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, Oh Yeah
Confident and energetic start to the song.
Tell me all your secrets now,
Asking for intimacy and trust in the relationship.
As I lay you on the bed.
Implying a sexual encounter between the two.
Make me believe in miracles,
Entice and mesmerize with passion.
As I ring inside your head.
Expressing eagerness and excitement about physical intimacy.
A man of silver notions,
Suggests a manipulative person who has his own interests at heart.
On your underlying bet.
Exploiting efforts and making one see themselves as a victim.
Makes you feel like the victim,
Manipulating others to feel helpless.
In your one master plan
Making others feel used in one's own agenda.
Wait till you see
Promising something interesting.
What I've found.
Hinting at a surprise for the other person.
So won't you, take me,
Encouraging the other person in a dominant way.
Eat me up alive.
Asking to be consumed with intensity.
Make me feel your energy,
Asking for physical and emotional connection.
And take me if you try.
Encouraging the other person to step up their game.
Take me to the other side
Inviting the other person to take the relationship to the next level.
Wasting all of your energy.
Pointing out the other person's flaws.
Why do you waste your breath?
Asking why the other person is having a negative attitude.
Nothing wrong with experience
Justifying the desire to experience more.
You won't make a bet.
Dismissing the other person's doubt.
Crying through your motions
Implying that the other person is not genuine with their emotions.
Now that's all you're gonna get.
Emphasizing the other person's limitation.
Come a little closer
Asking for closer proximity.
Was it something that I said?
Asking for clarification on why there's distance.
Tired of all your lies.
Expressing frustration with the other person's deceptive behavior.
Cut you down to size.
Confronting the other person's overconfidence.
What do you think of me?
Questioning the other person's perception of the singer.
And you'll see.
Asserting that the other person will soon realize the singer's worth.
Take me eat me up alive.
Reiterating the desire for intense physical and emotional connection.
Make me feel your energy
Expressing the desire for a passionate experience.
And take me if you try.
Challenging the other person to make a bigger effort.
Take me to the other side
Asking to take the relationship further.
Make me feel your energy
Reiterating the importance of passionate connection for the singer.
And eat me up alive.
Repeating the desire to be consumed intensely.
Take me.
A final plea to the other person to take action.
Contributed by Lucas H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Tell me all your secrets now
As I lay you on the bed.
Make me believe in miracles
As I ring inside your head.
A man of silver notion
On your underlying bet.
Makes you feel the victim
In your one master plan.
Wait till you see what I've found.
So won't you take me,
Eat me up alive.
Make me feel your energy
And take me if you try.
Take me to the other side,
Make me feel your energy
And eat me up alive.
Wasting all of your energy.
Why do you waste your breath?
Nothing wrong with experience,
You won't make a bet.
Crying through your motions,
Now that's all you're gonna get.
Come a little closer,
Was it something that I said?
Wait till you see what I've found.
So come on now.
Take me, eat me up alive.
Make me feel your energy
And take me if you try.
Take me to the other side,
Make me feel your energy
And eat me up alive.
Tired of all your lies.
Put you down to size.
What do you think of me?
And you'll see.
Take me, eat me up alive.
Make me feel your energy
And take me if you try.
Take me to the other side,
Make me feel your energy
And eat me up alive.
Take me, eat me up alive.
Make me feel your energy
And take me if you try.
Take me to the other side,
Make me feel your energy
And eat me up alive.
Take me.
bthere100
Infestation was such a great album. It is a shame that lineup couldn't keep it together for another album. This was one of the best "comeback" albums ever. It stood up with anything Ratt has ever done.
amanda
I think so you too. good old days. RATT'N ROOL😍
dead cell
@Gabriel F i stand corrected
Gabriel F
@dead cell 2008
dead cell
I feel the same about motley crues 2008 album too 🤘🏿
Tom Crisman
I think that Ratt has one of the best rock and roll sounds ever in the history of rock and roll.
Tony Maurice
@Zam Ismail sounds like the 80s to me they did a great job with this one! Raw energy 👍
Zikki Charade
Unfortunately no one appreciates it
Terry Adams
Cant wait intell they make a new album
Owen Matthews
Ratt is one of my favorite hard rock bands! They have their own original sound and style!