She Bop

Cyndi Lauper

About She Bop

"She Bop" is a song by American singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper, released as the third single from her debut studio album She's So Unusual. It reached number three on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in September 1984. Worldwide, the song is her most commercially successful single after "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" and "Time After Time", and reached number 46 on the UK Singles Chart and number 6 on the ARIA Singles Chart. "She Bop" was her third consecutive Top 5 on the Hot 100. The song is also featured in the film Never Been Kissed. 


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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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Cyndi Lauper

Cynthia Ann Stephanie "Cyndi" Lauper (born June 22, 1953) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She achieved success in the mid-1980s with the release of the debut solo album She's So Unusual in 1983, which included four Billboard Hot 100 top five songs: "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," "Time After Time," "She Bop," and "All Through the Night." It became the first album to have four top-five singles by a female, and earned Lauper Best New Artist at the 27th Grammy Awards in 1985. Her success continued with True Colors in 1986, which included two Billboard Hot 100 top ten songs: the number one smash "True Colors" and "Change of Heart," and earned two nominations at the 29th Grammy Awards. more »

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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.
Music Genre
The track is categorized as synth-pop—a sub-genre of pop music that uses the synthesizer as the dominant musical instrument.
Controversial Subject
The 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.
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.
Music Video
The 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.
Grammy Nomination
In 1985, the song earned Lauper a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
Inclusive Message
The song is widely appreciated for its pro-sex feminist message, as it encouraged women to take control of their bodies.
Hidden Meaning
The song's lyrics were made intentionally vague to disguise its true meaning from parents and radio stations.
Live Performances
Cyndi Lauper continues to perform "She Bop" in her live performances, much to the delight of her fans.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered the song over the years, including German punk band Die Ärzte and American rock band Chumped.
Recognition
The song is recognized today as an 80's pop culture classic and is regularly played on 80’s themed radio stations and playlists.
Impact on Career
The 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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