Rough Cutt also once had as a member Jake E. Lee, who later became famous for playing guitar for Ozzy Osbourne, and had previously played in an early version of Ratt. Ronnie James Dio produced two early Rough Cutt demos that Jake E. Lee played on, "Used And Abused" and "A Little Kindness". Ronnie James Dio's wife Wendy Dio was once Rough Cutt's manager. Ronnie James Dio co-wrote the song "Take Her" and Wendy Dio co-wrote the songs "Dreamin' Again" and "Black Widow" on the first Rough Cutt album. Ronnie James Dio wanted Jake E. Lee to join his band Dio, but this ended up not working out and Jake joined Ozzy Osbourne's band soon after.
Guitarist Craig Goldy and keyboardist Claude Schnell, both later of the band Dio, were also early Rough Cutt members. Amir Derakh of the band Orgy was also a member. Other members have included guitarist Chris Hager, bassists Matt Thorr and Joey Christofanilli, and drummer Dave Alford, who were all in early versions of Ratt.
Paul Shortino also sang for a band called The Cutt that some people may argue is a distinct band from Rough Cutt.
Amir Derakh, Matt Thorr, and Dave Alford were also in the band Jailhouse.
Piece Of My Heart
Rough Cutt Lyrics
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Didn't I make you feel like you were the only man -yeah!
Didn't I give you nearly everything that a woman possibly can?
Honey, you know I did!
And each time I tell myself that I, well I think I've had enough,
But I'm gonna show you, baby, that a woman can be tough.
Take it!
Take another little piece of my heart now, baby!
Oh, oh, break it!
Break another little bit of my heart now, darling, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Oh, oh, have a!
Have another little piece of my heart now, baby,
You know you got it if it makes you feel good,
Oh, yes indeed.
You're out on the streets looking good,
And baby deep down in your heart I guess you know that it ain't right,
Never, never, never, never, never, never hear me when I cry at night,
Babe, I cry all the time!
And each time I tell myself that I, well I can't stand the pain,
But when you hold me in your arms, I'll sing it once again.
I'll say come on, come on, come on, come on and take it!
Take it!
Take another little piece of my heart now, baby.
Oh, oh, break it!
Break another little bit of my heart now, darling, yeah,
Oh, oh, have a!
Have another little piece of my heart now, baby,
You know you got it, child, if it makes you feel good.
I need you to come on, come on, come on, come on and take it,
Take it!
Take another little piece of my heart now, baby!
Oh, oh, break it!
Break another little bit of my heart, now darling, yeah, c'mon now.
Oh, oh, have a
Have another little piece of my heart now, baby.
You know you got it -whoahhhhh!!
Take it!
Take it! Take another little piece of my heart now, baby,
Oh, oh, break it!
Break another little bit of my heart, now darling, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,
Oh, oh, have a
Have another little piece of my heart now, baby, hey,
You know you got it, child, if it makes you feel good.
The song "Piece of My Heart" by Rough Cutt is a cover of the classic Janis Joplin song. The lyrics are about a woman who has given everything she has to a man but still wants him to take more of her heart. She reminisces about how she made him feel and how she has cried herself to sleep at night because he is out on the streets looking good. She wants him to know that even though she is tough, she still needs him to take a piece of her heart. The chorus is an invitation for him to come and take another little piece of her heart.
The repetition of "come on, come on, come on, come on" in the song shows the urgency and the desire of the woman to give her heart to this man. The "take it, take it, take it" and "break it, break it, break it" also emphasize her willingness to give herself to him, no matter the cost. At the same time, the lyrics also express the pain and sadness she feels when she cries herself to sleep at night and the frustration of never being heard.
Line by Line Meaning
Didn't I make you feel like you were the only man -yeah!
Did I not treat you like royalty?
Didn't I give you nearly everything that a woman possibly can?
Did I not do everything that a woman can to make you happy?
Honey, you know I did!
You know I did!
And each time I tell myself that I, well I think I've had enough,
And each time I say I have had enough of the heartache,
But I'm gonna show you, baby, that a woman can be tough.
I will prove to you that women can be strong.
Take another little piece of my heart now, baby!
Take a part of my love, darling!
Oh, oh, break it!
Even if it hurts me now,
Have another little piece of my heart now, baby,
Take another part of my love, darling!
You know you got it -whoahhhhh!!
You know you have it, ohhh yeah!
Babe, I cry all the time!
I cry every night!
And each time I tell myself that I, well I can't stand the pain,
And each time I convince myself that I cannot bear the hurt,
But when you hold me in your arms, I'll sing it once again.
But when you embrace me, I'll sing it again.
You know you got it, child, if it makes you feel good.
If it brings you pleasure, then you have it.
Contributed by Ryan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Oxbloodred
GOD I LOVE THIS MAN'S VOICE!!!!
boneshaker crane
So do i
Joan Stanley
He has that smokey voice like Rod Stewart.
Nick
He’s my second cousin. ♥️
tsh85
This was the best time of my life. I used to see these guys live as much as possible. I miss the 80's!
CTFISHN1
Me too!
geo linkin
yeah saw them with Dio at the Spectrum in the 80's. they rocked it...most excellently! this version is awesome, totally awesome!
YogaArmy
I agree. Did the same :)
Errol Waguespack
I seen them open for DIO
Dave laplante
they were underated , great sound