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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temptation
Y&T Lyrics
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Killing me for so long shawty
And I'm aking
Cuz I'm waiting for so long shawty
I just need a 4x4 just fit all these hoes
Swang like the suicide doors
Harakiri I just let it go
Fell to a bottomless pit
But I know this been legit
I've been so soul sick
She want it urgent
But I now i've been hard to please
She want my release
But bae I just been free
Wish me the worst
But love just hurts bae
Oh love just hurst bae
Temptation
Killing me for so long shawty
And I'm Aking
Cuz I'm feening fo so long shawty
I just need a 4x4 just fit all these hoes
Swang like the suicide doors
Harakiri I just let it go
Fell to a bottomless pit
Never thought I end up like this
But I know this been legit
I've been so soulsick
Soulsick
Soulsick
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The song "Temptation" by Y&T is about two people who are in a forbidden love affair, where they both know it's wrong but can't resist the temptation of being together. The song describes the internal struggle the singer is going through, knowing that they have their own lovers, yet desire each other very deeply. The lyrics reflect the intense passion they feel and the danger they face by giving in to their desires. The singer knows that staying with the person will lead to a price that they aren't willing to pay but, at the same time, they find it hard to walk away as the temptation is too strong. The singer emotionally pleads for the other person not to lead them on and drive them insane.
The song's structure is essential to note, as it plays a crucial role in conveying the message of the lyrics. The verses are built on a steady tempo and a mellow melody, which reflects the internal struggle the singer is going through. The chorus sets a higher tempo, giving more emotion and intensity to the song, which fits its theme. The vocals match the tune's emotions, with the singer's voice intensifying as the song progresses to the chorus.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are, just you and I alone,
We are alone and no one else is present here.
The passions high, we both know this wrong,
We are both aware that what we are doing is not right, but the passion we feel for each other is strong.
You've got a lover, and baby so do I,
You and I are both in committed relationships with other people.
Temptations burning deep inside
We are both feeling a strong attraction towards each other, which is hard to resist.
I close my eyes, And I can feel you next to me,
When I close my eyes, I can still feel your presence and imagine being close to you.
Oh so long, my secret fantasy,
You've been my fantasy for a long time, something that I have kept hidden deep inside.
You like the danger,
You seem to be attracted to the thrill and danger of our situation.
But I don't like the price we'll pay, I can't fight this
I am not willing to pay the price of betraying our partners and the trust we have built in our relationships. However, I am finding it hard to resist the temptation.
Now I'm in the danger zone,
I am now in a risky and dangerous situation.
You make it so hard to say no,
You make it difficult for me to resist the temptation and say no to you.
Now just leave a good thing alone
We should not risk our good relationships by giving in to our temptation.
It's not to late, to turn and walk away,
We can still choose to walk away and save our relationships, it's not too late.
It's getting harder, the longer that you stay,
The longer we stay and continue to give in to temptation, the harder it becomes for us to resist it or walk away.
Don't lead me on girl, just turn your pretty head and walk away,
Please don't make it harder for me to resist temptation, just leave and avoid leading me on.
Your drivin me insane
This situation is driving me crazy and making me feel like I am losing control over my thoughts and emotions.
Cause we both know this is wrong,
We both understand that what we are doing is morally wrong and can cause harm to our relationships.
Ohhh don't lead me on, don't lead me on,
Please do not encourage me or make it harder for me to resist temptation.
Your my secret fantasy.........
You are someone that I cannot resist and have been my secret fantasy for a long time.
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Joe Graham
I didnt realize it when i was 17 in 88, that this band was this good. I clearly see NOW at 42, Dave Meniketti is/was the most talented singer, lyricist, guitarist, from the 70's and 80's.......HE IS AN ICON!!! Listen to that guitar on any track from '76 to Facemelter of 2010!!!!!
Stephen Giffith
SO i KNOW these bad boy's THANKS to Richard Harvey OUR DRUMMER AND Richard lived in southside of Sacramento home of the real rockers MR.FRANK n brian wheat a great man and of course bass player extremely pete way LOVED Brian he wisperd to y n t s drummer in early TESLA concert he's a lot like me a mate ? Lynyrd haze was there great days playing with rich timmy wheat derick n myself southside in Sacramento was the place ❤ of lot's of good players n people
Jason Reidford
This entire album is a masterpiece, been listening to it since 1987 and haven't grown tired of it yet.
Jason Reidford
@Brian Jones it definitely has been just can’t believe the time has gone by so fast
Jason Reidford
@Brian Jones Haha, 12 years gone by already?
Taylor Carlson
I said it once and I'll say it again, you post some AMAZING stuff. Y&T is one of the greatest bands of all time, not to mention one of the most underrated.
MAGNUM The Golden years 1974 - 88
stunning ballad byt the lads.... tremendous
Iñaki Etxeberria Labayen
Every Y&T albums are wonderfull.I swear is true
MAGNUM The Golden years 1974 - 88
simply stunning song!
tchatt70
Nice job brother!!!! Bad ass song!!! One of my fav Y&T's