Rockett holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, under trainer Renato Magno and trains at Street Sports Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, located in Santa Monica, California.
Rockett is a vegan.
After almost 20 years with Poison, Rockett released his first solo album 'Glitter 4 Your Soul' on January 7, 2003 which was distributed online. The album was a tribute to 1970s glam rock. He also guested on Britny Fox's Bite Down Hard.
In 2015 Rockett co-formed a new rock supergroup the Devil City Angels with guitarist Tracii Guns (L.A. Guns), bassist Eric Brittingham (Cinderella) and vocalist and rhythm guitarist Brandon Gibbs (Cheap Thrill)Their self-titled debut album was officially released September 11, 2015
In December 2015, Rockett announced that he had been battling throat cancer. In July 2016, he reported that he is now cancer-free.
Action
Rikki Rockett Lyrics
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To satisfy your intellectual need
Do you want, do you want
Action, action, action, action
Gonna bring you down
'Cause you've been pushing me
You've got to recognize my superiority
You know you believed it
Higher, higher, higher, higher
'Cause I'm the main man
And that's why
Everybody wants a piece of the action
Everybody needs a main attraction
I've got what everybody needs
Satisfaction guarantees
That everybody wants a piece of the action
Oh, I was suicidal 'cause you was my idol
Baby, baby, baby, bring it to your knees
Oh, there was a time I would have walked the line
But you bled me dry with your insatiable greed
Liar, liar, liar, liar
You know you believed it
Higher, higher, higher, higher
'Cause I'm the main man
And that's why
Everybody wants a piece of the action
Everybody needs a main attraction
I've got what everybody needs
Satisfaction guarantees
That everybody wants a piece of the action
Do you want, do you want action?
Everybody wants, everybody needs
Everybody wants, everybody needs
Everybody wants a piece of the action
Everybody needs a main attraction
I've got what everybody needs
Satisfaction guarantees
That everybody wants a piece of the action
The lyrics to "Action" by Rikki Rockett speak to the idea of power and superiority in a relationship. The singer of the song is being pushed around and taken advantage of by someone who is trying to use them for their own intellectual needs. The singer responds with a bold declaration that they will not be pushed around anymore and that their superiority must be recognized.
In the second verse, the lyrics become more personal. The singer reveals that they were once idolizing the person who was taking advantage of them and that they were driven to suicidal thoughts because of their insatiable greed. The chorus repeats the theme of everyone wanting a piece of the action, highlighting the idea that everyone wants to be in control and to have power over others.
Overall, the lyrics to "Action" touch on themes of power dynamics and the struggle for control in relationships. They reveal the singer's struggle to assert themselves in the face of someone who is trying to use them and their eventual triumph as they declare their superiority.
Line by Line Meaning
So you think you'll take another piece of me
The singer suspects that someone is trying to take advantage of him by using his intellectual property to fulfil their needs.
To satisfy your intellectual need
The singer states that the proposed use is for the other person's intellectual benefit.
Do you want, do you want Action, action, action, action
The singer queries whether the other person wants to take action and make use of his intellectual property.
Gonna bring you down
The artist intends to stop the other person from using his intellectual property without his permission.
'Cause you've been pushing me
The artist has felt pressured by the other person's attempt to use his intellectual property without permission.
You've got to recognize my superiority
The singer asserts his intellectual superiority and cautions the other person to respect that.
Liar, liar, liar, liar
The singer calls the other person a liar, suggesting that they have misled him in some way.
You know you believed it
The artist accuses the other person of being fully aware of the lie and still went ahead with it.
Higher, higher, higher, higher
The artist emphasizes his position as the main man by stating that he is above the other person that lied to him.
'Cause I'm the main man
The artist asserts that he is the most important person in this situation.
Everybody wants a piece of the action
The singer acknowledges his popularity and how desired his intellectual property is.
Everybody needs a main attraction
The artist asserts himself as the main focal point of attention.
I've got what everybody needs
The singer acknowledges his own value and how universally applicable his intellectual property is.
Satisfaction guarantees
The singer assures that whoever uses his intellectual property will be satisfied with the result.
Oh, I was suicidal 'cause you was my idol
The singer reveals that he was in a vulnerable position because he looked up to the other person as an idol.
Baby, baby, baby, bring it to your knees
The artist challenges the other person to accept his intellectual property and give him the utmost respect.
Oh, there was a time I would have walked the line
The artist was willing to cooperate with the other person in the past.
But you bled me dry with your insatiable greed
The other person took too much from the singer and used his intellectual property without permission, pushing him to his limits.
Do you want, do you want action?
The singer repeats his query, to know whether the other person is still interested in using his intellectual property.
Everybody wants, everybody needs
The artist acknowledges his broad appeal and how in-demand his intellectual property is.
Everybody wants a piece of the action
A reiteration of the artist's popularity and how many people want his intellectual property.
Everybody needs a main attraction
A reiteration of the artist's position as the most important element in this situation.
I've got what everybody needs
The singer states that he is the solution to everyone's need for intellectual property.
Satisfaction guarantees
The artist assures that people will be satisfied with the result of using his intellectual property.
That everybody wants a piece of the action
A conclusive reminder of the fact that the singer's intellectual property is the most sought after in this scenario.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., O/B/O APRA AMCOS, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eddie Nappi, Jason Slater, Kelli Scott, Troy Dean Van Leeuwen
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