Body Language
Queen
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Give me, body, give me, body body Give me your body Don't talk Baby don't talk Body language Give me your body Just give me your body Give me your body Don't talk Body language You got red lips Snakes in your eyes Long legs, great thighs You've got the cutest ass I've ever seen Knock me down for a six anytime Look at me, I got of case of body language Body language, body language, yeah Sexy body, sexy, sexy body I want your body Baby you're hot Body language body language body language Body language body language body language Body language body language body language
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Written by: FREDDIE MERCURY
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13 facts about this song
Album Release"Body Language" is a track from Queen's tenth studio album "Hot Space" that was released in 1982.
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Single ReleaseReleased as a single in April 1982, "Body Language" peaked at number 25 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 11 on the Canadian Singles Chart.
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Song CategoryIt falls under the genre of funk rock, dance-rock, and synth-pop; a departure from Queen's traditional rock sound.
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Song DurationWith a duration of 4 minutes and 32 seconds, "Body Language" is known for its lack of guitar and emphasis on bass and keyboards.
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Video ControversyThe song's music video, directed by David Mallet, was deemed explicit and banned by MTV due to its suggestive and sensual nature.
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Unique PresentationThe song's minimalistic lyrics, composed mostly of the repeating phrase "Body Language," and its unique music signal Queen's exploration and experimentation with a more dance-oriented sound during the 1980s.
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Critic Reception"Body Language" received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised Queen's innovation and willingness to experiment with new genres, others saw it as a departure from the band's classic sound.
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Live PerformancesDespite its commercial success, "Body Language" was rarely performed live by Queen. It was featured in a brief capacity during the North American leg of the band's Hot Space tour in 1982.
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Songwriting"Body Language" was written by Queen's lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury.
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Artistic InfluenceIt is believed that this song, along with the rest of the "Hot Space" album, had a major influence on Michael Jackson, who later explored similar sounds in his own music.
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Record Release"Body Language" was released through EMI Records in the United Kingdom and Elektra Records in the United States.
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B-SideThe B-side of the "Body Language" single was the song "Life Is Real (Song for Lennon)," a tribute to John Lennon who had been assassinated in 1980.
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Contribution to Pop CultureDespite the controversy around the music video, "Body Language" contributed significantly to the LGBTQ+ representation in pop culture.
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