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.
Tonite
Roughhouse Lyrics
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Yet you think you're undercover,
Why do you always call ?
You never have the time,
Yet you always cry and whine,
When you're down for the fall.
Oooh, you're gonna be mine tonight
[Chorus]
It's just you and me
Makin love tonite
It's just you and me
Makin love tonite
Have you got the time?
Will you listen to my line ?
Come on, let's go for a ride,
If you don't feel right,
But it's a hot night,
You don't have to run and hide.
Oooh, gonna set it right tonight
Oooh, you'll never forget the night
The lyrics to Roughhouse's song "Tonite" seems to be about a lover who is leading the singer on. The singer seems to be frustrated with this lover as they claim to be together but act like they are hiding something. The lover is also never available when the singer needs them but is always crying and whining when things go wrong. Despite all this, the singer wants to spend the night with this lover and make love. The chorus emphasizes that it will just be the two of them that night and they will never forget it.
The first verse shows the singer's frustration with the lover's actions towards them. Despite claiming to be a lover, the lover acts like they are hiding something and never has time for the singer. The singer also notes that when things go wrong, the lover always cries and whines about it. The second verse shows the singer's desire to spend time with the lover despite their flakiness. The singer invites the lover to go for a ride with them and make love that night.
Overall, the song seems to be about a complicated relationship where the singer is frustrated but still wants to be with their lover. The chorus seems to be a moment of hope for the singer as they are finally alone with the person they love.
Line by Line Meaning
You claim to be my lover,
You say that you love me,
Yet you think you're undercover,
But you act like you're hiding something from me.
Why do you always call ?
Why do you constantly contact me?
You never have the time,
You're always too busy,
Yet you always cry and whine,
But you complain when you're in trouble,
When you're down for the fall.
When things aren't going well.
Oooh, you're gonna be mine tonight
Tonight, we're going to be together.
Oooh, put a smile on you're face tonight
I want to see you happy tonight.
It's just you and me
Tonight, it's just going to be us.
Makin love tonite
We're going to make love tonight.
It's just you and me
There's nobody else around.
Makin love tonite
We're going to make love tonight.
Have you got the time?
Do you have a free moment?
Will you listen to my line ?
Can I talk to you for a minute?
Come on, let's go for a ride,
Let's go out somewhere,
If you don't feel right,
If something doesn't feel good to you,
But it's a hot night,
Even though it's hot outside,
You don't have to run and hide.
You don't need to avoid me.
Oooh, gonna set it right tonight
Tonight, we're going to make things right.
Oooh, you'll never forget the night
You'll always remember this night.
Contributed by Jacob E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joy Biasi
I have my vinyl when it was released these guys will ALWAYS be my favorite group saw them many times in the 80s
Angelique
One of my FAV bands!
HaYdEnRoCkZ2
These guys rock.!!!!!! Remember hearing this album when it was released because I saw this music video. And I loved there style of music.!!!!!! And I always thought that this dude sounded like vince Neil.!!!!!!!
Joy Biasi
I agree Louie sounds like Vince and I love Crue but sometimes you can't understand a word Vince sings
padme1969
Just got this cd today from Ebay. It rocks!
Jason Goad
I had this on cassette. Now I have the cd! Love this band!
jeremy bilbrey
great band, I remember picking this up when it was released.
Red rum
Love this song! It is rare thanks for posting it!
flowride68
Loved these guys. Wish I bought their release on CD instead of cassette. That way, I might still have it!
Mark Chase
Just randomly came across the vinyl at a record store in LA. Now I have this and Teeze both on vinyl.