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)
Last Call
Ratt Lyrics
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Oh yeah!
She said, "Meet me when you're all alone." Then she turned and walked away.
You know it's crazy when you're out of love, and you don't know where you've been.
But lately I'm feeling fine; just tell me where or when.
I'm gonna give you everything you want and never see you again.
Nicely! Friendly to me, I couldn't catch my breath.
Gave her a kiss a little late, now I know just what I missed.
So right: Let's go inside and dance the night away.
Yeah, I'm gonna give you everything you want, but you ain't gonna get it for free!.
If you didn't show me, I wouldn't care.
Hey! What's under there?
Last call!
Never turned away!
Last call!
Dance the night away!
She said, "Lately, I'm behind the bar. Don't forget to get a drink."
"I get off at 2, and I'm waiting for you. I'm gonna drive you in the pink!"
"Cadillac! Don't look back. I'm dying over here."
"I've been late tonight, but I'm right on time. And I gotta get out of here!"
If you didn't show me, I wouldn't stare.
Hey! Why don't you share?
Come here!
Last call!
Never turned away.
Last call!
Last call!
Have a drink on me.
Last call.
May be wrong, but it feels so right!
Yeah!
Gimme another shot!
Over here!
Ratt's "Last Call" is a song that tells the story of a man who gets a last chance to spend the night with a woman whom he met at a bar. The woman has asked him to meet her when he's alone, and as she turns and walks away, the man contemplates the craziness that comes with being out of love and not knowing where you've been. But things are looking up for him lately, and he's willing to give her everything she wants in one night and then never see her again.
As the two dance the night away, the man realizes that he missed a kiss with her earlier, and proceeds to make it up by suggesting they go inside to dance. He tells her that he'll give her everything she wants but she won't get it for free. Meanwhile, the woman tells him that she's waiting for him behind the bar and will give him a ride home in her pink Cadillac.
Throughout the song, the man contemplates what he would have missed if he hadn't met the woman and encourages her to come closer. The chorus of the song emphasizes the concept of last call, a time when you have to make your final move, and if you miss it, you'll have to suffer the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
She said, "Meet me when you're all alone." Then she turned and walked away.
A girl gave a guy an invitation to meet her alone, but seemed uninterested by walking away after.
You know it's crazy when you're out of love, and you don't know where you've been.
Being out of love can cloud one's judgement and awareness of their surroundings.
But lately I'm feeling fine; just tell me where or when.
Despite earlier confusion, the guy is feeling better now and willing to meet the girl anytime, anywhere.
I'm gonna give you everything you want and never see you again.
The guy plans to satisfy the girl's desires, but not continue seeing her afterward.
Nicely! Friendly to me, I couldn't catch my breath.
The girl was attractive and charming to the guy, making him flustered.
Gave her a kiss a little late, now I know just what I missed.
The guy didn't kiss the girl soon enough, and now regrets it.
So right: Let's go inside and dance the night away.
Going inside to dance with the girl seems like the perfect thing to do.
Yeah, I'm gonna give you everything you want, but you ain't gonna get it for free!.
The guy is willing to indulge the girl's desires, but expects something in return.
If you didn't show me, I wouldn't care.
If the girl didn't come into the guy's life, he wouldn't feel these emotions.
Hey! What's under there?
The guy is being playful and flirtatious with the girl.
She said, "Lately, I'm behind the bar. Don't forget to get a drink."
The girl works behind a bar, and reminds the guy to get a drink.
"I get off at 2, and I'm waiting for you. I'm gonna drive you in the pink!"
The girl intends to finish work and pick up the guy, promising a luxurious car ride.
"Cadillac! Don't look back. I'm dying over here."
The girl has a fancy Cadillac and advises the guy to not look behind, as she's eager to leave.
"I've been late tonight, but I'm right on time. And I gotta get out of here!"
Despite being tardy, the girl insists she is on schedule and needs to leave soon.
If you didn't show me, I wouldn't stare.
If the girl didn't interact with the guy, he wouldn't keep looking at her.
Hey! Why don't you share?
The guy playfully asks the girl to share a drink with him.
Come here!
The guy invites the girl closer to him.
Last call! Never turned away!
The bar is closing, but the girl is still available for the guy.
Last call! Dance the night away!
Despite the late hour, the girl and guy keep dancing together until the end.
Last call! Have a drink on me.
As a final gesture, the guy offers the girl a drink.
Last call. May be wrong, but it feels so right!
Although it's late and their meeting may be considered unwise, the guy and girl feel it's the right thing to do.
Gimme another shot! Over here!
The guy requests another drink, showing he's not ready to leave yet.
Contributed by Elliot N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@stratamaster78
Oh yeah
'Cause if you need me when you're all alone
Don't you turn and walk away
You know it's strange that when you're out of love
Then you don't know where you've been
But lately I'm feelin' fine
Just tell me where or when
I'm gonna give you everything you want
And never cheat you again
Nice way, friendly to me
I couldn't catch my breath
Girl gets a little wet
Now I know just what I've missed
So right, let's go inside
And dance the night away
(Dance the night away)
Yeah, I'll give you everything you want
But you ain't [Incomprehensible]
If you didn't show me, I wouldn't care
Hey
Oh, I'm standing there
Oww
Last call
Never turned away
Last call
Dance the night away
She said, baby, I'm behind the bar
Don't forget to get a drink
Get off the tune, I'm waiting for you
I'm gonna drop you in the pink
Go west, don't look back
I'm dying over here
(Dying over here)
I been late tonight but I'm right on time
And I'm gonna get loud in here
If you didn't show me, I wouldn't stare
Hey
Why don't you share?
Come here now
Last call
Never turned away
Last call
Dance the night away
Last call
To have a drink on me
Last call
It may be wrong but it feels so right
Yeah
Oww
Give me another shot
Over here
Last call
Never turned away
Last call
Dance the night away
Last call
To have a drink on me
Last call
It may be wrong but it feels so right
Last call
Never dropped a drink
Last call
You're a monkey on my back
Last call
She always covers tracks
Last call
Let's talk about that green Cadillac
Oww
@bobby-bu3ky
If this album was put out in the 80s, it would’ve been Hella big!
@joebarrett2746
Fuckin love this song. Many a road trip I've done blasting the hell out of this song. RATT FOREVER!!
@davidyoung3099
The song brings back my bar days and meet people of strangers now you never will talk to you ever again and bar days are gone but good song 🤙✌️💯
@erictripton
Warren just KILLS! Rather listen and play this than try to be a neo classical wannabe. This riff simply cooks!
@Monica333M
Ratt and Roll forever
@jimthar17
This song rules. Period. Pedal to the metal in your car solid rock jam.
@camrenciaramella7984
most underrated ratt song
@OmegaRedFan
I like the green on the album cover
@Jedizen07
What a RIFF!! Warren and company are on fire here! Damn, this is a great album!
@The-Punnkk
lol