She Bop
Cyndi Lauper
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Wehell I see them every night in tight blue jeans In the pages of a blue boy magazine Hey I've been thinking of a new sensation I'm picking up good vibration Oop she bop Do I want to go out with a lion's roar Huh, yea, I want to go south n get me some more Hey, they say that a stitch in time saves nine They say I better stop or I'll go blind Oop she bop She bop he bop a we bop I bop you bop a they bop Be bop be bop a lu she bop, I hope he will understand She bop he bop a we bop I bop you bop a they bop Be bop be bop a lu she bop Oo oo she do she bop she bop (whistle along here) Hey, hey they say I better get a chaperon Because I can't stop messin' with the danger zone No, I won't worry, and I won't fret Ain't no law against it yet Oop she bop she bop She bop he bop we bop
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Written by: C. LAUPER, G. CORBETT, R. CHERTOFF, S. LUNT
Lyrics © SONY ATV MUSIC PUB LLC, SPIRIT MUSIC GROUP, UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUB GROUP
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12 facts about this song
Chart Performance"She Bop" was a huge hit for Cyndi Lauper. It reached number 3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 6 on the Canada Top Singles chart.
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Music GenreThe track is categorized as synth-pop—a sub-genre of pop music that uses the synthesizer as the dominant musical instrument.
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Controversial SubjectThe song touched on the controversial subject of female masturbation—a topic not commonly discussed in the 1980s. This led to it being included on the Parents Music Resource Center's "Filthy Fifteen" list, a compilation of songs the organization found objectionable.
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Album Information"She Bop" is featured on Cyndi Lauper's debut solo album, "She's So Unusual," which was a major success, producing four top-five hits in the United States and becoming a worldwide hit.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Edd Griles, sits in a burger joint-themed dystopia and is filled with eccentric characters. It showcases Lauper's distinct style and quirky persona.
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Grammy NominationIn 1985, the song earned Lauper a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
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Inclusive MessageThe song is widely appreciated for its pro-sex feminist message, as it encouraged women to take control of their bodies.
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Hidden MeaningThe song's lyrics were made intentionally vague to disguise its true meaning from parents and radio stations.
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Live PerformancesCyndi Lauper continues to perform "She Bop" in her live performances, much to the delight of her fans.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered the song over the years, including German punk band Die Ärzte and American rock band Chumped.
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RecognitionThe song is recognized today as an 80's pop culture classic and is regularly played on 80’s themed radio stations and playlists.
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Impact on CareerThe success of "She Bop" helped cement Cyndi Lauper's status as a key figure of 80's pop and helped build her successful music career.
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