Way Cool Jr.
Ratt
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Oh Oh New kid in town Got fancy clothes Old T-Bird car, baby And you can tell your nose He said, "Where is all the action in this town?" Stop working on the women It's on real slick Heard enough about sin, girl Gonna make it stick Hey! What makes him so special anyhow? She said, "So good lookin', that's a fact Steel guitars run across his back" The girls all know he's Way Cool Jr. Check him out on his good side Heard he came from Memphis Somewhere down south Started hangin' with the blues crowd That's how he got that crazy sound What is all this talkin' goin' round? She said, "So good lookin', turns me on" Out all night, keeps me up 'til dawn" The girls all know he's Way Cool Jr. You know you can't have fire without the flame Can't keep the fortune without the pain That's how he makes it when he's on his own Way Cool Jr. You don't live it up or never live it down Way Cool Jr. He's the hottest thing to ever hit this town Go man go She said, "So good lookin' and that's a fact Steel guitar scratched off the back" Everybody knows it's Way Cool Jr. You know you can't have fire without the flame Can't keep the fortune without the pain That's how he makes it when he's on his own Way Cool Jr. Always comin' 'round the bend Way Cool Jr. He's gonna live it up or never live it down Way Cool Jr. Way Cool Jr.
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Written by: DEMARTINI, HILL, PEARCY
Lyrics © SMALL HOPE PRODUCTIONS LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Song Profile"Way Cool Jr." is a song by American heavy metal band Ratt. It was released in July 1988 and is the lead single from their fifth album, "Reach for the Sky".
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Song PerformanceThe song peaked at number 75 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, making it Ratt's fifth biggest hit.
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Music VideoThe music video received heavy airplay on MTV during 1988 and 1989. The clip showcases the band's signature hard rock sound, with scenes of them performing intercut with shots of a femme fatale.
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Influences"Way Cool Jr." is noted for its bluesy elements, which was a departure from Ratt's predominantly glam metal sound. This demonstrated the band's versatility and musical influences outside of heavy metal.
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ReceptionThe song was met with positive reviews upon its release for its catchy melody and use of harmonics. Critics lauded it as one of the standout tracks on "Reach for the Sky."
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Lyrics ControversySome have interpreted the lyrics of "Way Cool Jr." as being about a drug dealer. However, the band has never officially confirmed these interpretations.
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Songwriting Credit"Way Cool Jr." was co-written by Ratt's members Stephen Pearcy, Warren DeMartini, and Juan Croucier.
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LegacyDespite not reaching high on the charts, "Way Cool Jr." has become a fan favorite and is frequently included in the band's setlists during concerts, proving its lasting popularity.
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Album PerformanceThe album "Reach for the Sky" that features "Way Cool Jr." went Double Platinum in the United States, selling over 2 million copies.
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CollaborationThe cover art for the album 'Reach for the Sky' which includes the song "Way Cool Jr." was created by artist Stephen Huston, who also made artwork for other albums and bands of the era.
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Pop Culture Reference"Way Cool Jr." was included in the movie The Wrestler (2008) starring Mickey Rourke, adding to Ratt's reputation as an integral band of the 80s hard rock scene.
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