Joystick

Dazz Band

About Joystick

"Joystick" is a 1983 hit single by the Dazz Band, and was co-written by Bobby Harris, and Eric Fearman who were the singer and guitarist of the group. "Joystick" was the group's second biggest hit of three Top 100 singles, where it reached #61 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #9 on the Black Singles Chart.


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I'm your joystick 
I'm your joystick 
I'm your joystick 
Take control 

Come turn me on, get it on 
Baby, I'm your joystick 
Your joystick baby 
I can do anything that you want me to do...ooh ooh, yeah 
I can prove that love is just like a video game 
Just take control of a stick, of a stick, of a stick 
I'll let you play your game 

I know what you're looking for 
And all I want to do is score 
Yeah 
I just want you 
(I want you)
To be my 
(To be my)
Just take take control 
I'll let you play me all the time 
Take control of a stick, of a stick, of a stick 
Of a stick, of a stick, of the joystick baby 

Baby, don't you know that I'm your 
(Joystick)
I'll do anything, I'm your 
(Joystick)
Turn me on, let's get it on 
(Joystick)
Take control and use me 

Come turn me on, get it on 
Baby, I'm your joystick 
Your joystick baby 
Sending all my love to make your heart go 'ooh ooh' yeah 
So baby don't just stand there and let my love come down 
Just take control of a stick, of a stick, of a stick (a stick)
I'll let you play me a round 
I know what you're looking for 
And all I want to do is score 
Yeah 

I just want you 
(I want you)
To be my 
(To be my)
Just take take control 
I'll let you play me all the time 
Take control of a stick, of a stick, of a stick 
Of a stick, of a stick, of the joystick baby 

I just want you 
(I want you)
To be my 
Just take take control 
I'll let you play me all the time 
(Play me all the time)
Take control of a stick, of a stick, of a stick 
Of a stick, of the joystick baby 

Joystick 
A stick 

I'm your joystick 
A stick 
Joystick 
I'm your joystick 
A stick 
Joystick 
I'm your joystick 
A stick 

Joystick 
Baby, don't you know that I'm your 
(Joystick)
I do anything cause I'm your 
(Joystick)
Turn me on, let's get it on 
(Joystick)
Take control and use me 
(Joystick)
Baby, don't you know that I'm your 
(Joystick)
I'm your joystick 
(Joystick)
Take control, take control 
(Joystick)
Love is what you're looking to start 

I know what you're looking for 
And all I want to do is score 
Yeah 
I just want you 
(I want you)
To be my 
(To be my)
Just take take control 
I'll let you play me all the time 
Take control of a stick, of a stick, of a stick 
Of the joystick baby 

Joystick 
A stick 
I'm your Joystick 
A stick 
Joystick 
I'm your joystick 
A stick 
Joystick 
I'm your joystick 
A stick 
Joystick 


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Dazz Band

The Dazz Band is an American funk music band that was most popular in the early 1980s. Emerging from Cleveland, Ohio, the group's biggest hit songs include the Grammy Award-winning "Let It Whip" (1982), "Joystick" (1983), and "Let It All Blow" (1984). The name of the band is a portmanteau of the description "danceable jazz". It is a common misconception that the song "Dazz" by Brick has Brick as the song name and Dazz Band as the band name. more »

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Written by: BOBBY HARRIS, ERIC FEARMAN

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Song History Fact
"Joystick" was released by the American R&B group Dazz Band in 1984.
Chart Performance Fact
The song was a successful single, peaking at number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Album Success Fact
"Joystick" was the title track of Dazz Band's eighth studio album, which also had great success and achieved Gold status.
Genre Fact
"Joystick" is marked by its blend of upbeat funk and electronic elements, indicative of the band's unique style.
Band History Fact
The Dazz Band originated from Cleveland, Ohio in the late 1970s and gained fame in the 80s with hits like "This Time."
Sound Fact
"Joystick", just like many other Dazz Band's songs, incorporated the use of synthesizers for a distinct sound, fitting into the era's tech-forward aesthetic.
Grammy Fact
Though "Joystick" wasn't nominated for a Grammy, the Dazz Band won a Grammy for Best Performance by a Group for "Let It Whip" in 1982.
Lyric Theme Fact
"Joystick" is considered a playful dance tune, with lyrics alluding to popular arcade games of the 80s, reflecting the cultural trends of the time.
Pop Culture Influence Fact
"Joystick" and its corresponding album are often associated with 80s pop culture, video game fondness, and evolving electronic music trends.
Legacy Fact
To this day, "Joystick" remains one of Dazz Band's most recognizable tracks, and helped cement their reputation as a leading band during the post-disco and dance-pop era.

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