I Want Action
Poison · Double Dose: Ultimate Hits [2011]
I want action tonight
Satisfaction all night
I grab my hat and I
grab my shoes
Tonight I'm gonna hit
the streets and cruise
Down the main strip and
check it out
With those schoolgirls
a hangin' around
Now I'm a sucker for a pretty face
I don't care if she's in leather or lace
cause I'm just lookin' for a little kiss
Chorus:
I want action tonight
satisfaction all night
You've got the love I need tonight
Long legs and short skirts
These girls hit me where it hurts
I can't wait to get my hands on them
I won't give up until they give in
Now I'm not lookin' for a love that lasts
I need a shot and I need it fast
If I can't have her, I'll take her and make her
Chorus, solo
Hey, sweetheart, slide on in here
No, not in the front, jump in the back
Why?
Cause there's something back there I want to show ya
I want action tonight
Satisfaction all night
Ah, come on honey, I wasn't that bad!
Oh, well
Chorus out
Satisfaction all night
I grab my hat and I
grab my shoes
Tonight I'm gonna hit
the streets and cruise
Down the main strip and
check it out
With those schoolgirls
a hangin' around
Now I'm a sucker for a pretty face
I don't care if she's in leather or lace
cause I'm just lookin' for a little kiss
Chorus:
I want action tonight
satisfaction all night
You've got the love I need tonight
Long legs and short skirts
These girls hit me where it hurts
I can't wait to get my hands on them
I won't give up until they give in
Now I'm not lookin' for a love that lasts
I need a shot and I need it fast
If I can't have her, I'll take her and make her
Chorus, solo
Hey, sweetheart, slide on in here
No, not in the front, jump in the back
Why?
Cause there's something back there I want to show ya
I want action tonight
Satisfaction all night
Ah, come on honey, I wasn't that bad!
Oh, well
Chorus out
I Want Action
I Want Action captures the high-energy spirit that defined Poison during their peak years in the late 1980s. As a staple of the glam metal genre, the band blended hard rock riffs with theatrical vocals to create anthems that dominated radio airwaves. This track exemplifies their signature sound, featuring driving rhythms and a polished production style that became synonymous with the era. While often overshadowed by massive ballads and power ballads in their discography, this recording highlights the group's ability to deliver upbeat, danceable rock. It remains a testament to their enduring influence on hard rock and their capacity to craft memorable hooks that resonate with fans decades later.