Rough Stuff
Adam Ant · Other Songs - Adam Ant
Down in the jungle
Feeling very fat
You better hit the floor
and give me twenty
And the girls sing
Shackshoowowboomlaggalagga
Boom lagga boom sha boom
Do it til you're sore
Shackshoowowboomlaggalagga
Boom lagga boom sha boom
I know what you're looking for
Heavens 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 til 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
You 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
About Rough Stuff
Adam Ant's "Rough Stuff" stands as a defining track of the late 1970s new wave and synth-pop movement, characterized by its driving bassline and distinctive vocal delivery. Released during the height of his solo career, the song exemplifies the genre's fusion of electronic instrumentation with a gritty, urban aesthetic that resonated deeply with audiences of the era. As a key component of his discography, the recording captures the raw energy and innovative sound production that propelled Ant to international prominence. The track remains a staple in collections of 1970s pop music, celebrated for its infectious rhythm and its role in shaping the sonic landscape of the decade. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to represent a specific moment in musical history where electronic experimentation met mainstream pop sensibilities.