So Ruff, So Tuff

Zapp · Other Songs - Zapp

Now wait a minnuuute yo!



So ruff, so tuff out here baby

So ruff, so tuff out here baby

So ruff, so tuff out here baby



Now lemme tell you people

Let me tell you now

Let tell you people

Show these people how



Ruff out here

Ruff out here

Ruff out here

Ruff out here baby



So ruff, so tuff out here baby

So ruff, so tuff out here baby

So ruff, so tuff out here baby

So ruff, so tuff out here baby



Let me tell you people

Let me tell you now

Let me tell you people



You really make me (good god!)

You really make me

You really make me



You make me wanna scream

You make me wanna scream

You make me wanna scream

You make me wanna scream



Owwwwwwwwww

Owwwwwwwwwwww



Ooohh, yeah yeah, yeah



Let me tell you people

Let me tell you now

Let me tell you people



You sure love playin' ruff



So ruff so tuff out here baby

So ruff so tuff out here baby

So ruff so tuff out here baby

So ruff so tuff out here baby



Let me tell you

Check this out

Jus get on down

Jus get on down

Jus get on down

Just get on doowwwwn!



And shake it

And shake it

All around

All around

All around



Forget about ya troubles

Jus get on down

Forget about ya troubles

Jus get, get on

Forget about ya troubles

Jus get on down

Forget about ya troubles



Baby, baby, baby, baby



So ruff so tuff out here baby'

So ruff so tuff out here baby

So ruff so tuff out here baby

So Ruff, So Tuff

Released by Zapp in 1980, 'So Ruff, So Tuff' stands as a defining track of the New Wave and synth-pop era. The song showcases Zapp's signature blend of electronic instrumentation and melodic sensibilities, capturing the vibrant energy of early eighties music. While often associated with the broader Zapp discography, the track remains a standout example of the genre's evolution during its peak. Its enduring appeal lies in its catchy rhythm and the seamless integration of synthesizers, reflecting the innovative sound that characterized the period. The recording serves as a testament to the artistic direction Zapp pursued, influencing subsequent acts in the electronic and dance music scenes.