Sexy Boy

Air

About Sexy Boy

"Sexy Boy" is a single by French music duo Air that allowed the band, and French dance music more generally, to break through to British and American markets.


Year:
1998
4:57
7,847 
#164

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Où sont tes héros
Au corps d'athlète?
Où sont tes idoles
Mal rasés, bien habillés?

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Dans leurs yeux des dollars
Dans leurs sourires des diamants
Moi aussi, un jour
Je serai beau comme un Dieu

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Sexy boy

Apollon 2000
Zéro défauts, vingt-et-un ans
C'est l'homme idéal
Charme au masculin

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Air

Air is a music duo from Versailles, France, consisting of Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoît Dunckel. The name Air is derived from the backronym Amour, Imagination, Rêve which translates to Love, Imagination, Dream. more »

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Written by: Jean Benoit Dunckel, Nicolas Godin

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
The song "Sexy Boy" is part of the album "Moon Safari" by Air, released in 1998.
Genre
Air is known for their distinct style merging pop melodies with an extensive use of synthesizers and other electronic instruments, defining a genre often referred to as electronic, dream pop, or space pop.
Chart Performance
"Sexy Boy" charted internationally, reaching no. 13 in the UK Singles Chart and no. 1 in the Iceland Singles Chart.
Music Video
The accompanying music video for "Sexy Boy" animated by Mike Mills features computer animation and was the first music video directed by Mills.
Collaboration
Beth Hirsch, an American singer-songwriter, provides backing vocals on "Sexy Boy," although most of the album "Moon Safari" is primarily instrumental.
Lyrics
The song lyrics, directly translated from French to English, mean "I want to be a sexy boy," referring to societal standards for attractiveness and success.
Use in Media
"Sexy Boy" has been featured in several movies and TV shows, such as 10 Things I Hate About You, The Virgin Suicides, and Futurama.
Album Success
"Moon Safari," the album that features "Sexy Boy," was a critical and commercial success, helping to establish Air as a reputable force in the music industry.
Production
The song was produced by the bandmembers themselves - Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoît Dunckel of Air.
Remixes
Several remixes of "Sexy Boy" have been created, including ones by Cassius and Etienne de Crécy.

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