Rough Stuff
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Feeling very fat
You better hit the floor
and give me twenty
And the girls sing
Shackshoowowboomlaggalagga
Boom lagga boom sha boom
Do it till you're sore
Shackshoowowboomlaggalagga
Boom lagga boom sha boom
I know what you're looking for
Heaven's where you find it
So sit back and relax
I wouldn't be so sure
'Cos we need plenty
And the girls sing girls sing
Shackshoowowboomlaggalagga
Boom lagga boom sha boom
Do it till you're sore
Shackshoowowboomlaggalagga
Boom lagga boom sha boom
I know what you're looking for
Rough Stuff when a man's got to do
What a man's got to do
What a man's got to do oh yeah
Rough Stuff when the time is right
And the place you go to whale
Gotta put something down
How far can you get
And still come back alive?
You never hear the shot
The shot that gets you
And the girls sing girls sing
Rough Stuff - Adam And The Ants
Released in 1982, "Rough Stuff" stands as a defining track in the evolution of new wave and synth-pop, showcasing the band's signature blend of theatrical performance and electronic instrumentation. The song features the iconic "Rough Stuff" sound effect, a rhythmic mechanical noise that became a staple of their live shows and recordings. Produced by the band's own members, the track exemplifies the high-energy, dance-oriented sound that propelled Adam and the Ants to international fame. Its distinctive production and memorable hook cemented its status as a classic of the early 1980s era, influencing countless subsequent acts in the genre. The recording captures the band's unique ability to merge pop sensibilities with a raw, punk-inflected attitude.