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.
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Red Hot & Ready
Y&T Lyrics
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When you shake your stuff - you know I can't refuse it
The way you move your body - makes me loose my mind
Should I call your bluff - or are you just the teasin' kind
I need some satisfaction
Just look at the shape I'm in
I need some coolin'. c-c-coolin'...girl ya got me
Ya know I can't stop
Caught in the middle of love - you got me
Red hot - Red Hot & Ready
Girl ya know I need what you got
Red hot - Red Hot & Ready
You can call it love - it's easy to confuse it
Call it what'cha want - but baby let me prove it
I can read your mind girl - you're hot, now don't be shy
When I feel your touch - I feel the fire deep inside
Everybody needs some satisfaction
Open up, let it all come in
I need some coolin', c-c-coolin', c-c-coolin'..girl ya got me
Ooh child - been a long time, been a long, long time
Ooh child, since I've met a girl who has as dirty a mind as mine
Guitar Solo: Stef Burns
Red hot - Red Hot & Ready
Ya know I can't stop
Caught in the middle of love - you got me
Red hot - Red Hot & Ready
Girl ya know I need what you got
Red hot - Red Hot & Ready
The lyrics of Y&T's song "Red Hot & Ready" are quite straightforward and explicit when it comes to sexual innuendos, with the singer expressing his desire for a woman who is confident in her sexual prowess. The opening lines of the song warn that if someone were to "start me up," they better know how to use it, indicating that the singer is ready to engage in sexual activities but only with someone who can satisfy him. He goes on to say that her body movements drive him crazy, but he's not sure if she's actually interested in him or just teasing him. The chorus praises her for being "red hot and ready," implying that she's always willing and eager for passion, while the guitar solo that follows emphasizes the intensity of the sexual tension between them.
The second verse continues with the singer being bold and direct about his intentions, telling her that he can read her mind and sense that she's just as hot for him as he is for her. He acknowledges that their connection can be called "love," but ultimately what matters is that they both desire each other physically. The bridge highlights the fact that the singer hasn't felt this sexually charged in quite some time, but he revels in the fact that he's found a woman who matches his level of lustful thoughts.
Overall, the lyrics of "Red Hot & Ready" celebrate the power of sexual attraction and the joy of finding someone who's just as passionate as you are. The song doesn't shy away from using blunt language and imagery to describe the intimate desires of the singer, making it a bold rock anthem that's sure to turn up the heat.
Line by Line Meaning
If you start me up - Better know how to use it
If you ignite my passion, make sure you can handle it.
When you shake your stuff - you know I can't refuse it
Your seductive moves make me unable to resist you.
The way you move your body - makes me loose my mind
Your body swaying bewitches me and makes me lose control.
Should I call your bluff - or are you just the teasin' kind
Am I supposed to take you seriously, or are you just messing with me for fun?
I need some satisfaction
I need to be pleased.
Just look at the shape I'm in
It's evident how much I need you.
I need some coolin'. c-c-coolin'...girl ya got me
You make me burn for you, and I need something to quench this desire.
Red hot - Red Hot & Ready
You're on fire, and you're ready for me.
Ya know I can't stop
I can't resist you.
Caught in the middle of love - you got me
I'm stuck in this love situation, and you have all the control.
Girl ya know I need what you got
You have what I desire.
You can call it love - it's easy to confuse it
We may label it as love, but it's simple to mix up this strong attraction.
Call it what'cha want - but baby let me prove it
We can label it as anything, but let me demonstrate our undeniable chemistry.
I can read your mind girl - you're hot, now don't be shy
I can sense your thoughts, and you're just as turned on as me, so don't be hesitant.
When I feel your touch - I feel the fire deep inside
Your touch arouses an intense passion inside me.
Everybody needs some satisfaction
Everyone desires to be pleased sexually or emotionally.
Open up, let it all come in
Let yourself embrace the sensations of passion.
Ooh child - been a long time, been a long, long time
It's been a while since I felt such passionate feelings.
Ooh child, since I've met a girl who has as dirty a mind as mine
It's been a while since I've met someone who shares my high level of sexual desires.
Guitar Solo: Stef Burns
Musical interlude.
Red hot - Red Hot & Ready
You're burning hot and eagerly waiting for me.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Philip M. Kennemore, David Meniketti, Jeff Paris
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