Nothin' But a Good Time
Poison
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Now Listen Not a dime, I can't pay my rent I can barely make it through the week Saturday night I'd like to make my girl But right now I can't make ends meet I'm always workin' slavin' every day Gotta get a break from that same old same old I need a chance just to get away If you could hear me think this is what I'd say Don't need nothin' but a good time How can I resist Ain't lookin' for nothin' but a good time And it don't get better than this They say I spend my money on women and wine But I couldn't tell you where I spent last night I'm really sorry about the shape I'm in I just like my fun every now and then I'm always workin' slavin' every day Gotta get a break from that same old same old I need a chance just to get away If you could hear me think this is what I'd say Don't need nothin' but a good time How can I resist Ain't lookin' for nothin' but a good time And it don't get better than this You see I raise a toast to all of us Who are breakin' our backs every day If wantin' the good life is such a crime Lord, then put me away Here's to ya Don't need nothin' but a good time How can I resist Ain't lookin' for nothin' but a good time And it don't get better than this Don't need nothin' but a good time How can I resist Ain't lookin' for nothin' but a good time And it don't get better than this It don't get better
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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
Release Date"Nothin' But a Good Time" was released as a single in 1988, specifically on February 18.
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Album AppearanceThis track is one of the notable songs from Poison's album "Open Up and Say... Ahh!" which is their second studio album.
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Chart Success"Nothin' But a Good Time" performed well on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, securing the 6th spot. In the Mainstream Rock chart, it reached #19.
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SongwritersThe song was written by all four Poison members - Bret Michaels, C.C. DeVille, Bobby Dall, and Rikki Rockett.
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ThemeThe song is essentially a party anthem, celebrating carefree living, and the pursuit of fun over everything else.
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Popular Culture"Nothin' But a Good Time" has made appearances in movies and TV shows, including in "The Rock of Ages" movie.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song portrays a dishwasher at a diner who becomes a rock star. The video is often noted for its fun and whimsical nature.
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Hair MetalThe song is often categorized under the genre of hair metal, a subgenre of hard rock that arose in the late 1970s and had its popularity peak in the 80s, characterized by flashy clothing and heavy use of make-up.
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Must-Play Song"Nothin' But a Good Time" is considered a must-play song in most Poison's live shows and has become somewhat of a signature song for the band.
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Cover VersionsMultiple artists have covered "Nothin' But a Good Time". Notably, the cast of the musical Rock of Ages performed a cover for the show.
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