Built on a legendary five-chord riff, the song is a "masterclass in simplicity and energy".
: The lyrics, largely penned by former drummer Herman Rarebell, use predatory metaphors—like the "hungry wolf" and "licking his lips"—to symbolize raw, unbridled desire. Scorpins - Rock You Like A Hurricane
: VH1 ranked it the 18th Greatest Hard Rock Song of all time and the 4th best riff of the 1980s . Built on a legendary five-chord riff, the song
