The original members of Y&T were Dave Meniketti (lead vocals and lead guitar), Leonard Haze (drums), Phil Kennemore (bass), and Joey Alves (rhythm guitar). Haze was replaced by Jimmy DeGrasso in 1986. Alves was replaced by Stef Burns in 1989. The band officially disbanded in 1991, although they continued to perform sporadically. They officially reunited in 2001 with a lineup of Meniketti, Kennemore, and Burns alongside Leonard Haze. Burns eventually went on to join the pop rock outfit Huey Lewis & The News and was replaced by John Nymann. Nymann was an old friend of the band who had sung backup for the group before. In 2006, Haze was asked to step down, and he was replaced by Mike Vanderhule.
The band's signature hits include "Summertime Girls", a Van Halen like piece of cheeky arena rock that reached #55 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1985, and ""Mean Streak." That latter track hiked up to #25 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart due to its aggressive, heavy style. Y&T's 1984 album, 'In Rock We Trust', has been their highest selling release, reaching #46 on the Billboard Album Charts and selling over 450,000 copies; the spirited album came very close to Gold status.
Main Website: http://www.yandtrocks.com/
Don't Wanna Lose
Y&T Lyrics
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This shit intense
Niggas ain't men
Killas ain't friends
Double edge sword
Poker face again
I'm just tryna win
Angels on my dick
Ayo fuck that
Doggy styled the world don't call it a come back
Type of shots ain't getting blocked double pump that
Parfait in all flavors
Grew a Nola state of mind now apex
Every predators secondary blood is necessary
Weezy baby
Ugh
Thirty six Nina
Armed Sheeva
Block bleeda
He ain't dripping need a isle clean up
Gang easy
Stay solid
Fuck flimsy
Stitch a nigga up you think we love Yeezy's
Low steppa
High rolla
Life a dice game
Paint a nigga house and see a van go up
Born screwed up
No diploma
Gold erthang
Twist a nigga top and blew it like corona
Ha ha ha ha ha
Check out the bizarre
Demon diamond piece
Take that up with Jesus
I don't wanna die
Without a million dollars
Broke without a pot
To piss in oh my god
Ugh
I don't wanna die
Without a million dollars
Broke without a pot
To piss in oh my god
Ugh
I don't wanna die
Without a million dollars
Broke without a pot
To piss in oh my god
Ugh
I don't wanna die
Without a million dollars
Broke without a pot
To piss in oh my god
Ugh
Parked in Uhaul truck let's unload a few cones
Make sure we scouting the neighborhoods that just built some new homes
Unemployed so we gon need a decoy
Swap a tank top for the collar so I don't look like a d-boy
One targeted house single mother she got three boys
Let's chill and play it by the ear like a keloid
My ese in on too Amazon driver
Gave me all his routes told me best time to go inside it
No dogs barking in a five house radius
Only hit cribs with trees cuz they the shadiest
One next door neighbor home but they in they eighties and shit
They won't notice that we taking some shit
Ooo they ain't got the doorbell that got the camera wit it
Hit this lick we gon have some bands to flip it
Put cho mutha fuckin hands up nigga
I don't wanna die
Without a million dollars
Broke without a pot
To piss in oh my god
Ugh
I don't wanna die
Without a million dollars
Broke without a pot
To piss in oh my god
Ugh
I don't wanna die
Without a million dollars
Broke without a pot
To piss in oh my god
Ugh
I don't wanna die
Without a million dollars
Broke without a pot
To piss in oh my god
Ugh
Kick in the door heart racing approaching the staircase
Duffle bag open already
Approximately a hundred twenty seconds on this home invasion
Black nike baseball gloves I watch too much CSI
Duty calls
Ooo they got this call of duty on this ps5
Plus the grand theft auto
Man fuck these kids let's hit they momma room
Know this bitch gotta iPad mini somewhere
Jewelry box and check the trashcan for social security numbers
Look anywhere
Phone on silent it's buzzing
I'm thinking the Amazon driver just buggin
Stuffing all kind of shit in my pocket
Making my way downstairs then we mobbin
Ese looked at me said we gotta problem
Fuck you mean problem
Off duty cop walks up right beside me
Pulls out a pistol said start mutha fuckin talking I said
I don't wanna die
Without a million dollars
Broke without a pot
To piss in oh my god
Ugh
I don't wanna die
Without a million dollars
Broke without a pot
To piss in oh my god
Ugh
I don't wanna die
Without a million dollars
Broke without a pot
To piss in oh my god
Ugh
I don't wanna die
Without a million dollars
Broke without a pot
To piss in oh my god
Ugh
Damn
Expressing shock and intensity of the situation.
This shit intense
Acknowledging the severity and seriousness of the situation.
Niggas ain't men
Referring to the lack of maturity and responsibility shown by the perpetrators of the crime.
Killas ain't friends
Highlighting the betrayal when criminals double-cross each other.
Double edge sword
Referring to the two-sided nature of the consequences and outcomes of criminal activities.
Poker face again
Keeping a straight face and hiding emotions to avoid being caught by law enforcement.
I'm just tryna win
Justifying the criminal behavior as a means to an end for acquiring wealth.
Angels on my dick
Boasting about being favored by fortune and luck in criminal activities.
Ya ya ya ya ya
Expressing enthusiasm and hype for the criminal venture.
Ayo fuck that
Dismissing any doubts or concerns about the moral implications of the crime.
Doggy styled the world don't call it a come back
Bravado statement asserting power and control over the criminal landscape.
Type of shots ain't getting blocked double pump that
Using a basketball reference to convey the need to be strategic and innovative in committing crimes.
Parfait in all flavors
Suggesting that the criminals have options and are indulging in their desires and pleasures.
Grew a Nola state of mind now apex
Adopting a mindset that is typical of New Orleans, a city notorious for crime and violence.
Every predators secondary blood is necessary
Emphasizing the need for everyone in the criminal enterprise to have a role, even if it means getting their hands dirty.
Weezy baby
Referencing Lil Wayne, a rapper known for his association with crime and violence.
Ugh
Expressing disgust or exasperation.
Thirty six Nina
Referring to a gun model number that is popular among criminals.
Armed Sheeva
Another reference to a gun model number, indicating that the criminals are well-equipped.
Block bleeda
Referring to someone who represents their neighborhood and is willing to fight and kill for it.
He ain't dripping need a isle clean up
Dismissing someone who lacks style and status, and indicating that they need to clean up their act.
Gang easy
Suggesting that the criminals are successful because they make everything look easy.
Stay solid
Encouraging each other to stick together and be loyal to the criminal enterprise.
Fuck flimsy
Rejecting anyone who is weak or not committed enough to the criminal lifestyle.
Stitch a nigga up you think we love Yeezy's
Implying that the criminals are not afraid to hurt or kill someone, and that they do not care about material possessions like expensive sneakers.
Low steppa
Referring to someone who is keeping a low profile and trying to avoid attention from law enforcement.
High rolla
Referring to someone who is flaunting their wealth and status, but may be attracting unwanted attention from law enforcement.
Life a dice game
Comparing life to a game of chance where luck and risk are involved.
Paint a nigga house and see a van go up
Making a reference to Vincent van Gogh, a painter known for his post-impressionist style, to dehumanize the victim and suggest that the criminal act is an art form.
Born screwed up
Asserting that the criminal behavior is a result of a difficult life and circumstances beyond their control.
No diploma
Suggesting that the lack of education and opportunities has led to a life of crime.
Gold erthang
Showing off wealth and success.
Twist a nigga top and blew it like corona
Using a slang term for killing someone and making a reference to the coronavirus pandemic to be provocative and disrespectful.
Ha ha ha ha ha
Laughing at the absurdity of the situation or making light of a serious matter.
Check out the bizarre
Suggesting that the situation is unusual or out of the ordinary.
Demon diamond piece
Describing the jewelry as evil and dangerous, as if it has its own entity.
Take that up with Jesus
Suggesting that the person who has a problem with their behavior should take it up with a higher power.
Kick in the door heart racing approaching the staircase
Depicting the adrenaline rush and danger of committing a home invasion.
Duffle bag open already
Indicating that the criminals have planned and organized the theft in advance.
Approximately a hundred twenty seconds on this home invasion
Calculating the amount of time they have to get in and out before the police arrive.
Black nike baseball gloves I watch too much CSI
Using gloves to avoid leaving fingerprints and making a reference to the popular TV show, CSI, to suggest that they are knowledgeable about crime scene investigations.
Duty calls
Acknowledging the seriousness of the situation and the need to act quickly and efficiently.
Plus the grand theft auto
Referring to the popular video game franchise and implying that the criminals are living out a fantasy of committing crimes with no consequences.
Man fuck these kids let's hit they momma room
Showing complete disregard for the safety and well-being of the victims and their family, and focusing solely on stealing valuable items.
Know this bitch gotta iPad mini somewhere
Referring to the victim in a derogatory and disrespectful way, and suggesting that they have valuable possessions to steal.
Jewelry box and check the trashcan for social security numbers
Listing specific items to steal and demonstrating how thorough and meticulous the criminals are in their search for valuables.
Phone on silent it's buzzing
Noticing that something unexpected and potentially dangerous is happening.
I'm thinking the Amazon driver just buggin
Trying to justify the suspicious behavior of someone else to avoid admitting that they might be caught in the act.
Stuffing all kind of shit in my pocket
Indicating that the criminals are indiscriminately taking anything they can find.
Ese looked at me said we gotta problem
Realizing that the situation has escalated and there might be consequences.
Fuck you mean problem
Reacting defensively and aggressively to the suggestion that there is a problem.
Off duty cop walks up right beside me
Revealing the major problem: getting caught by the police.
Pulls out a pistol said start mutha fuckin talking I said
Being caught and interrogated by the police, and having to deal with the consequences of their actions.
I don't wanna die
Expressing fear and desperation in the face of danger and uncertainty.
Without a million dollars
Emphasizing the importance of wealth and material possessions.
Broke without a pot
Acknowledging the difficulty and frustration of being poor and having no means of financial support.
To piss in oh my god
Using a vulgar and colloquial expression to convey the idea of being poor and helpless.
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Written by: Jason Robinson
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