Round and Round
Ratt
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Out on the streets, that's where we'll meet You make the night, I always cross the line Tightened our belts, abuse ourselves Get in our way, we'll put you on your shelf Another day, some other way We're gonna go, but then we'll see you again I've had enough, we've had enough Cold in vain, she said I knew right from the beginning That you would end up winnin' I knew right from the start You'd put an arrow through my heart Round and round With love we'll find a way just give it time Round and round What comes around goes around I'll tell you why Dig Lookin' at you, lookin' at me The way you move, you know it's easy to see The neon light's on me tonight I've got a way, we're gonna prove it tonight Like Romeo to Juliet Time and time, I'm gonna make you mine I've had enough, we've had enough It's all the same, she said I knew right from the beginning That you would end up winnin' I knew right from the start You'd put an arrow through my heart Round and round With love we'll find a way just give it time Round and round What comes around goes around I'll tell you why Yeah Out on the streets, that's where we'll meet You make the night, I always cross the line Tightened our belts, abuse ourselves Get in our way, we'll put you on your shelf Round and round With love we'll find a way just give it time Round and round What comes around goes around I'll tell you why Round and round With love we'll find a way just give it time, time, time, time Round and round What comes around goes around I'll tell you why, why, why, why Round and round
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Written by: Stephen Pearcy, Warren De Martini, Robbin Crosby
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7 facts about this song
Chart Performance"Round and Round" is considered Ratt's biggest hit as it reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1984.
- It landed at number 7 in the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in 1984, proving its popularity in the heavy metal community.
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Music Video AppearanceThe music video for "Round and Round" featured legendary actor Milton Berle, whose nephew Marshall Berle was Ratt's band manager at the time.
- Considered one of the classic 80s music videos, "Round and Round" has over 70 million views on YouTube as of 2021.
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Album Release"Round and Round" was the lead single off Ratt's debut studio album "Out of the Cellar", released in March 1984.
- The album itself was a huge success, reaching triple platinum status in the United States.
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Pop Culture References"Round and Round" was featured in the American comedy series "The Office", airing in the first season’s episode "The Alliance".
- The song was also used in a TV commercial for insurance company GEICO in 2020, rekindling interest in Ratt's music.
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Critical AcclaimThe song is often cited as one of the best examples of the glam metal genre.
- In 2006, "Round and Round" ranked number 59 in the list of "VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the '80s".
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Song CompositionThe song was written by Ratt members Stephen Pearcy, Robbin Crosby, and Warren DeMartini.
- “Round and Round’s” catchy blend of heavy metal and pop is often credited for its wide appeal and success.
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Band's RecognitionRatt's success with the song "Round and Round" established them as one of the most popular rock bands of the mid-'80s.
- The song's exposure helped the band gain a loyal fan base, ensuring their legacy in the rock 'n' roll history books.
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