Unskinny Bop

Poison

About Unskinny Bop

"Unskinny Bop" is a song by American glam metal band Poison, which was released as the first single from their 1990 Flesh & Blood album. The song peaked at number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100, number 5 on the Mainstream rock charts, number 15 in the UK and #7 on the Australian charts. This made it the band's second highest success, after "Every Rose Has Its Thorn." The music video for the song has Bret Michaels dancing with a couple of animated neon cowgirls next to him.


Year:
1990
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What's got you so jumpy?
Why can't you sit still, yeah?
Like gasoline you want to pump me
And leave me when you get your fill, yeah
Every time I touch you honey you get hot
I want to make love you never stop
Come up for air you push me to the floor
What's been going on in that head of yours

Unskinny bop
Just blows me away
Unskinny bop, bop
All night and day
Unskinny bop, bop, bop, bop
She just loves to play
Unskinny bop nothin' more to say

You look at me so funny
Love bite got you acting oh so strange
You got too many bees in your honey
Am I just another word in your page, yeah, yeah
Every time I touch you you get hot
I want to make love you never stop
Come up for air you push me to the floor
What's been going on in that head of yours

Unskinny bop
Just blows me away
Unskinny bop, bop
All night and day
Unskinny bop, bop, bop, bop
She just loves to play
Unskinny bop nothin' more to say

You're sayin' my love won't do ya
That ain't love written on your face
Well honey I can see right through ya
Yeah whose ridin' who at the end of the race

What's right
What's wrong
What's left
What the hell is going on

Unskinny bop
Just blows me away
Unskinny bop, bop
All night and day
Unskinny bop, bop, bop, bop
She just loves to play
(Up for air, pulled to the floor)

Unskinny bop
No good, no good
Unskinny bop, bop
All night n' day, do it
Unskinny bop, bop, bop, bop
No good, no good, good, no good
Unskinny bop (oh ooh)
Unskinny bop

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Written by: BOBBY DALL, BRET MICHAELS, BRUCE ANTHONY JOHANNESSON, RIKKI ROCKET

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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26 facts about this song

Release Date
"Unskinny Bop" was released as a single on May 15th, 1990.
Album's Success
It's taken from the album "Flesh & Blood” which went multi-platinum, selling over three million copies worldwide.
Chart Performance
The song was a hit, reaching number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 5 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks.
Song's Meaning
The song's title doesn't have any particular meaning, it was made up during the making of the song.
Songwriter
The song was co-written by the band's lead vocalist, Bret Michaels, and guitarist C.C. DeVille.
Music Video
The video for "Unskinny Bop" features the band performing the song live with an enthusiastic audience.
Director of the Music Video
The music video was directed by popular music and film director Marty Callner who also directed many other music videos for bands like Aerosmith, Whitesnake, and Scorpions.
Pop Culture References
"Unskinny Bop" is often showcased in various media channels including video games, such as the popular game Guitar Hero.
Concert Staple
Since its release, "Unskinny Bop" has been a staple at Poison's concerts and is often included in its greatest hit compilations.
Wild Guesses
Fans and critics have speculated about the meaning of "Unskinny Bop", with guesses ranging from sex to drugs. However, the band members have insisted that it does not have any particular meaning.
Prior Disputes
Despite its success, the song led to tensions within the band. Guitarist C.C. DeVille was allegedly under the influence of drugs during the making of the song, which led to his temporary expulsion from the band.
Reception
Despite some fans and critics being initially confused about the unusual title, the song has been met with generally positive reception over time. It is considered one of Poison's signature songs.
Live Performances
Despite the departure of original guitarist C.C. DeVille, the song continued to be performed live by the rest of the band.
Highest Popular Hit
"Unskinny Bop" is one of Poison's highest popular hits along with their other Song "Every Rose Has Its Thorn".
Remains Popular
Even after three decades, "Unskinny Bop" remains one of the most popular glam metal songs of the 90s.
Song Background
"Unskinny Bop" is a song by American glam metal band Poison, specifically credited to lead vocalist Bret Michaels.
Chart Performance
It was a big hit for the band, reaching the number 3 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990, making it one of the group’s most successful singles.
Album Inclusion
The track is included in Poison's 'Flesh & Blood' album, which is their third studio album released in June 1990.
Non-Existent Meaning
The song’s title "Unskinny Bop" doesn't have any specific meaning. According to Bret Michaels, it was a "placeholder" title that eventually stuck.
Song Writing History
Guitarist C.C. DeVille reportedly had the riff for the song, and during a session, Bret Michaels sang the phrase "Unskinny Bop" correspondingly just as a nonsensical place filler, until they could come up with better lyrics. However, they never did, and the title stuck.
High Global Chart Performances
Apart from its success in the US, the song also charted well internationally. It climbed to number 5 in the UK chart and number 8 in Australia.
Contribution to Album Success
The success of "Unskinny Bop" played a key role in the 'Flesh & Blood' album going multi-platinum.
Controversial Music Video
The music video for "Unskinny Bop" featured a controversial scene at the time, with a woman touching her chest while wearing a tight corset. The video was further associated with excess in the oncoming wave of the 'hair metal' era.
Live Performances
The song still remains a staple in Poison's live performances and is often a favourite among fans.
Release Format
The song was released via the Capitol label, on Vinyl and CD format. The B-side included the track "Blame it on You."
Reception
Despite its popularity, some critics consider "Unskinny Bop" as an example of the cliché and excess of hair metal that led to its downfall by the mid-1990s. However, it is often lauded for its catchy riff and infectious energy.

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