Talk Dirty to Me
Poison
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You know I never, I've never seen you look so good You never act the way you should But I like it And I know you like it too The way that I want you I've gotta have you Oh yes I do I never, I never ever stay out late You know that I can hardly wait Just to see you And I know you cannot wait Wait to see me too I've got to touch you 'Cause baby we'll be At the drive in In the old man's Ford Behind the bushes 'Til I'm screamin' for more Down the basement Lock the cellar door And baby Talk dirty to me You know I call you, I call you on the telephone I'm only hopin' that you're home So I can hear you When you say those words to me And whisper so softly I've gotta hear you 'Cause baby we'll be At the drive in In the old man's Ford Behind the bushes 'Til I'm screamin' for more Down the basement Lock the cellar door And baby Talk dirty to me C.C. pick a bad guitar, and-a-talk to me, yeah Whoo whoo whoo whoo 'Cause baby we'll be At the drive in In the old man's Ford Behind them, bushes 'Til I'm screamin' for more, more, more Down the basement And lock the cellar door And baby, talk dirty to me, yeah And baby, talk dirty to me, yeah And baby Talk dirty to me Uh Whoo That's the way I like it, baby Ooh, yeah
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Written by: Bobby Dall, Bret Michaels, Bruce Anthony Johannesson, Rikki Rocket
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Talk Dirty To Me" is typically classified under the genre of hair metal, also referred to as glam metal, a subgenre of heavy metal music that gained popularity in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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Album FactThe song is from the album "Look What the Cat Dragged In," which is Poison's debut studio album released on August 2, 1986.
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Chart Rankings"Talk Dirty To Me" was a commercially successful single that helped Poison to break into the mainstream. The song reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of the band’s biggest hits.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was co-written by Poison members Bret Michaels, C.C. DeVille, Bobby Dall, and Rikki Rockett.
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Music VideoThe song’s music video is characterized by its playful and comedic approach, highlighting the fun and lively personality of the band. It depicts the members messing around backstage and performing in front of a rowdy concert audience.
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Influence"Talk Dirty To Me" became an anthem of the glam metal era and continues to be a staple song in the genre, influencing future bands and being covered by various artists since its release.
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LegacyThe song is frequently played on classic rock radio and music television decades after its initial release, demonstrating its longevity and enduring popularity.
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InstrumentationThe track is known for its distinctive guitar riff, played by guitarist C.C. DeVille, which makes it instantly recognizable.
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Live Performances"Talk Dirty To Me" is often used to close out Poison's live performances, underlining its status as one of the band's most popular and beloved songs.
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RecognitionIn 2006, VH1 ranked "Talk Dirty To Me" at number 40 on their list of the 100 Greatest Songs of the 80s.
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Notable CoverNotably, "Talk Dirty To Me" was covered by the punk rock supergroup Reel Big Fish for their 2009 album, "Fame, Fortune and Fornication".
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