Ball And Chain
Poison · Flesh & Blood
Get on your dress and put on a smile
Lets lose this place
and get out awhile, awhile, awhile
You don't need nothin' fancy
Just a whole lot of attitude
I'll be your man now baby
If you're doing what I want you to do
I keep on tellin' ya
Chorus:
She's my ball and chain
My lock and key
And I'm liking it baby
She's my ball and chain
My lock and key
And I'm liking it good
I'll t-t-t-tell ya
Momma always said
There was plenty of fish in the sea
So I baited my hook but good
And caught one for me, just for me
She'll set you up with her body
And then knock you out with charm
She's just a little too nasty baby
But that never did me no harm, no
I keep on telling ya
Chorus
And she'll always be wrapped tight around me
I t-t-t-tell ya
Ball And Chain
Poison's "Ball And Chain" stands as a defining track from their 1987 album "Flesh & Blood," serving as the lead single from their debut studio record. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of hard rock and new wave, characterized by the iconic vocal delivery of Bret Michaels and the driving, synth-infused production that became their hallmark. Released during the height of the late 80s glam metal era, the recording captured the energy and theatricality that propelled Poison to international fame. As a staple of their discography, the track remains a powerful representation of the genre's evolution, showcasing the band's ability to merge catchy hooks with a polished, high-energy sound that influenced countless subsequent acts in the power metal and hard rock scenes.