In 1988 the members of Teeze, Luis Rivera (vocals), Gregg Malack (guitar), Rex Eisen (guitar), Dave Weakley (bass) and Mike Natalini (drums), finally got their long awaited signing with a major record label. However they had to change their name due to a Canadian rock band named Teaze and an R&B group known as Tease. Despite protests, they finally gave in and became known as Roughhouse.
Max Norman produced the debut album, and the band was set to make waves. Yet surprisingly their management didn't want to record a support video for the album, and after much fighting management finally relented and a video for "Tonite" was shot some two months after the album's release. Lack of radio promotion and a decent touring slot led to the album sinking without a trace. Roughhouse would headline a club tour, but by 1991 the band had fallen apart.
The band reunited for some shows in 1992/93, but it wouldn't be until 2002 when the band once again hit the stage. They still continue to tour off and on, and there are future plans to re-release both the hard to find Roughhouse and Teeze albums.
Love or Lust
Roughhouse Lyrics
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Must have been that long blond hair that makes you...
Got a hell of a eyeful
But I want more,
I need, I crave, more...
(It's) that infamous chest you love to push,
Got a hell of a eyeful
But I want more,
I need, I crave, more...
Love is fine, but I know it's a must,
Come on, baby, is it love or lust?
With a little trust and a lotta thrust
Come on, baby, is it love or lust?
Love or lust, love or lust
Is it love or lust, love or lust
Is it love ?
I wanna know
Is it love or lust...
Is it love or lust, love or lust
Love or lust
The song "Love or Lust" by Roughhouse explores the complex and often confusing emotions that accompany new relationships. The opening lines suggest that the singer meets someone unexpectedly and is immediately drawn to them, possibly due to their physical appearance. The lyrics "must have been that long blond hair that makes you" imply that the singer is physically attracted to this person, but they want more than just a superficial connection.
The chorus of the song poses a question about the nature of their relationship: "Come on, baby, is it love or lust?" The singer is unsure whether their feelings are based on genuine love or merely lustful desires. The lyrics "Love is fine, but I know it's a must" suggest that the singer is open to the possibility of love, but they need to know that their feelings are reciprocated.
The second verse of the song focuses on the physical attributes of the person the singer is interested in. They describe the person's chest and their tendency to wiggle their "tush." The repetition of the lines "Got a hell of an eyeful, but I want more, I need, I crave more" further emphasizes the singer's desire for a deeper connection with this person.
Overall, "Love or Lust" is a reflection on how difficult it can be to decipher between love and lust in the early stages of a relationship. The lyrics suggest that there is a fine line between the two and the distinction can be hard to discern.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of the blue, I end up meeting you,
I met you unexpectedly.
Must have been that long blond hair that makes you...
Your appearance caught my attention, especially your long blond hair.
Got a hell of a eyeful
I saw a lot of you and it was overwhelming.
But I want more,
However, I still desire more of you.
I need, I crave, more...
I have a strong desire and longing for you.
(It's) that infamous chest you love to push,
I notice how you enjoy showing off your chest.
Or the way you wiggle your tush...
I also notice how you like to flaunt your butt.
Love is fine, but I know it's a must,
Love is good, but it's not enough.
Come on, baby, is it love or lust?
I want to know if what I feel for you is love or just lust.
With a little trust and a lotta thrust
If we trust each other, we could have a fulfilling sexual relationship.
Come on, baby, is it love or lust?
I still want to know whether what we have is love or just lust.
Is it love ?
I'm unsure whether what I feel for you is love.
I wanna know
I want clarification because I am confused and uncertain.
Is it love or lust...
Once again, I want to know if my emotions stem from love or lust.
Is it love or lust, love or lust
I'm still wondering if it's love or just lust.
Love or lust
The theme of the song questions if emotions are love or lust.
Contributed by Alex P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tripp de boeuf
Cela ressemble à leur précédente chanson "Tonite", dans lequel figure un clip musical...
It looks like their previous song "Tonite" which features a music video !!