You Think You're Tough

Ratt

About You Think You're Tough

"You Think You're Tough" is a single written and recorded by American heavy metal band Ratt. It appears as the second track of their first release, Ratt EP. It is considered to be the band's first hit. The music video for the song was most likely shot after the release of Out of the Cellar since the video featured scenes from the band's "Round and Round", "Wanted Man" and "Back for More" music videos. The video also had several cameos by heavy metal vocalist Ozzy Osbourne with Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee from Mötley Crüe.  


Year:
1983
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You say it's tough
Having nowhere to go
And no one to meet you baby
You say it's rough
Havin' all this to show
And no one to see you maybe
You take a a walk
Don't even stop
When you get to the end
You say "Hey!" (Hey!)
You think you're tough
You handle your own
You call the shots, come on,
No way

When you find your own way out
Then you're on your own
When you find there's no way out
You're not alone

You think you're tough
Harder than stone
You think you're tough
Your talk's gettin' old
You think you're tough
Harder than stone
You think you're tough

You say you're pro 
To push and shove
My foolish love, well maybe
You say your luck
Is runnin' on empty
Don't try and confuse me baby
You take a a walk
Don't even stop
When you get to the end
You say "Hey!" (Hey!)
Just wanna win
Don't wanna lose
If it takes all I've got
I'll give it, will do yeah

When you find your own way out
Then you're on your own
When you find there's no way out
You're not alone

You think you're tough
Harder than stone
You think you're tough
Your talk's gettin' old
You think you're tough
You're hard as stone
You think you're tough
I'll call your bluff
You think you're tough
You're hard as stone
You think you're tough
I'll call your bluff
You think you're tough
I'll call your bluff
You think you're tough
You're hard as stone
You think you're tough
You're hard as stone
You think you're tough
I'll call your bluff
You think you're tough
You're hard as stone
You think you're tough
I'll call your bluff

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Ratt

Ratt is an American rock band that had significant commercial success in the 1980s. The band is best known for songs such as "Round and Round," "Wanted Man," and "Lay It Down". Ratt has been recognized as instrumental in the formation of the early 1980s Los Angeles hard rock and glam metal scene. more »

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Written by: R. CROSBY, S. PEARCY

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12 facts about this song

Band History
"You Think You're Tough" is a song created by the legendary American rock band, Ratt. The band became very popular during the 1980s heavy metal era.
Release Date
The song was released on August 23, 1983, among Ratt's most significant hits.
Song Album
"You Think You're Tough" was featured on Ratt’s debut mini-album, which is often entitled as the EP Ratt.
Band Members
During the recording of this song, the band's line-up included Stephen Pearcy on vocals, Robbin Crosby and Warren DeMartini on guitars, Juan Croucier on bass, and Bobby Blotzer on drums.
Live Performances
"You Think You're Tough" is also one of the songs Ratt often performs during live shows.
Reception
The song gained a significant audience at the time and is still considered one of Ratt's best songs.
Genre
This song is classified under the genre of heavy metal and glam metal.
Record Label
"You Think You're Tough" was released under the record label Atlantic Records.
Other Versions
"You Think You're Tough" was previously recorded by the then Pearcy-led band Mickey Ratt, before the official formation of Ratt.
Dedication
The remake of this song in the EP Ratt was dedicated to Robbin Crosby, who passed away in 2002.
Song Themes
"You Think You're Tough" exhibits the classic Ratt themes of rebellion, sexual innuendo, and accusations of false bravado.
Videos
The band shot a music video for "You Think You’re Tough" - their first of many music videos that played on MTV.

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