Da Ya Think I'm Sexy
DNCE, Rod Stewart
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Oh! Uh yeah yeah yeah She sits alone waiting for suggestions He's so nervous avoiding all the questions His lips are dry, her heart is gently pounding Don't you just know exactly what they're thinking His heart's beating like a drum (like a drum) Is he gonna get this girl home? Well, soon, baby, we'll be all alone Don't you just know exactly what they're thinking? If you want my body and you think I'm sexy Come on, sugar, tell me so If you really need me, just reach out and touch me Come on, honey, tell me so He's acting shy, looking for an answer Come on, honey, let's spend the night together Now hold on a minute before we go much further Give me a dime so I can phone my mother They catch a cab to his high-rise apartment At last he can tell exactly what his heart meant If you want my body and you think I'm sexy Come on, sugar, tell me so (tell me so) If you really need me, just reach out and touch me Come on, honey, tell me so Oh yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, ooh, ooh I like this, I like this, I like this Come on, baby, spend the night I promised to behave myself Oh yeah, oh yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah His heart is beating like a drum (like a drum) Is he gonna get this girl home? (Is he) We'll soon, baby, we'll be alone Don't you just know exactly what they're thinking? If you want my body and you think I'm sexy Come on, sugar, tell me so If you really need me, just reach out and touch me Come on, honey, tell me so (tell me so) If you really, really, really need me Just let me know Just let me know If you really need me If you really, really, really need me Just let me know Just let me know Oh yeah, yeah
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Written by: Rod Stewart, Duane Hitchings, Carmine Appice Jr
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Release Details"Da Ya Think I'm Sexy" was released by Mercury Records as a 12-inch single on November 10, 1978, from Rod Stewart's ninth studio album, "Blondes Have More Fun."
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Chart PerformanceThe song became a smashing hit worldwide, topping the charts in several countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada.
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Popularity at Disco EraThe release of this song marked Rod Stewart's move to disco music, a move that helped him become hugely popular during the disco era.
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Song WritingThe song was written by Stewart along with Canadian musician Duane Hitchings and producer Tom Dowd.
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LyricsThe lyrics tell the story of a man who meets a woman at a disco club, and together they agree to leave for a one night stand.
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ControversiesThe release of "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy" invited controversy, with some fans criticizing Stewart for moving away from his traditional rock roots towards disco.
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Various CoversThe song has been covered by various artists from different genres, showing its enduring popularity. Notable covers include those by dance artist N-Trance and rock band Revolting Cocks.
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Legal IssuesStewart faced plagiarism accusations as Brazilian musician Jorge Ben Jor claimed that Stewart had stolen the melody from his song "Taj Mahal." The case was settled out of court with Stewart donating the earnings from the song to UNICEF.
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Live PerformancesRod Stewart performed the song live at the Music for UNICEF Concert in 1979. It was broadcast worldwide from the United Nations General Assembly.
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Grammy Awards"Da Ya Think I'm Sexy" was nominated in 1980 for the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
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The Song's LegacyThis song continues to be one of Rod Stewart's best-known songs, and it made Rolling Stone's list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time."
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