I Want Action

Poison

About I Want Action

"I Want Action" is the third single from heavy metal band Poison, originally from the album Look What the Cat Dragged In. The heavy metal song was released as a single in 1987 on the Enigma label of Capitol Records, and peaked at number 50 on the Billboard Hot 100. "I Want Action" was followed by the top 20 Billboard hit single I Won't Forget You.


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2011
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I want action tonight, satisfaction all night

I grab my hat and I grab my shoes
Tonight I'm gonna hit the streets and cruise
Down the main strip and check it out
With those schoolgirls a hangin' around
I'm a sucker for a pretty face
I don't care if she's in leather or lace
'Cause I'm just lookin' for a little kiss

I want action tonight, satisfaction all night
You've got the love I need tonight

Long legs and short skirts
These girls hit me where it hurts
I can't wait to get my hands on them
I won't give up until they give in
Not lookin' for a love that lasts
I need a shot and I need it fast
If I can't have her, I'll take her and make her

I want action tonight, satisfaction all night
You've got the love I need tonight

Hey, sweetheart, slide on in here
No, not in the front, jump in the back, why?
'Cause there's something back there I want to show

I want action tonight, satisfaction all night
Ah, come on, honey, I wasn't that bad!
Ha ha ha
Oh, well
Wow wow

I want action tonight, satisfaction all night
You've got the love I need tonight
I want action tonight, satisfaction all night
You've got the love I need tonight
You've got the fruit I need to bite
You light the fuse of dynamite
All night
I Need you tonight
Wow

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Written by: BOBBY DALL, BRET MICHAELS, BRUCE ANTHONY JOHANNESSON, RIKKI ROCKET

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"I Want Action" is categorized under the Glam Metal or Hair Metal genre, which was synonymous with 1980s rock music.
Album
The song is from the band's debut studio album, "Look What the Cat Dragged In," released in 1986.
Commercial Success
Although not a top ten hit, "I Want Action" managed to peak at #50 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, cementing Poison's place as one of the popular Hair Metal bands of the era.
Songwriting
The song was written by all four members of the band - Bret Michaels, Bobby Dall, Rikki Rockett, and C.C. DeVille.
Live Performances
"I Want Action" is a staple during Poison's live performances and is often incorporated into a medley with other hit songs.
Music Video
The music video for "I Want Action" is notable for being one of the first on MTV to feature nudity, although it was very briefly shown and fairly discrete.
Anthemic Nature
The song is often considered one of Poison's anthems, representative of the band's upbeat, glam rock sound, and party-hard lyrics.
Famous Lyrics
The opening line of the song, "I want action tonight, satisfaction, all night", became one of the most recognized lines from Poison's songs, representing the band's hedonistic lifestyle.
Influence
"I Want Action" is seen as a quintessential Glam Metal track and is said to have influenced many bands in the genre that emerged later.
Cover Versions
Over the years, "I Want Action" has been covered by numerous other Glam Metal and Hard Rock bands, paying tribute to Poison's legacy.

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