Walk Like an Egyptian
Bangles
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All the old paintings on the tombs They do the sand dance don't you know If they move too quick (oh whey oh) They're falling down like a domino All the bazaar men by the Nile They got the money on a bet Gold crocodiles (oh whey oh) They snap their teeth on your cigarette Foreign types with the hookah pipes say Ay oh whey oh, ay oh whey oh Walk like an Egyptian Blond waitresses take their trays They spin around and they cross the floor They've got the moves (oh whey oh) You drop your drink and they give you more All the school kids so sick of books They like the punk and the metal band When the buzzer rings (oh whey oh) They're walking like an Egyptian All the kids in the marketplace say Ay oh whey oh, ay oh whey oh Walk like an Egyptian Slide your feet up the street bend your back Shift your arm then you pull it back Life is hard you know (oh whey oh) So strike a pose on a Cadillac If you want to find all the cops They're hanging out in the donut shop They sing and dance (oh whey oh) Spin the clubs cruise down the block All the Japanese with their yen The party boys call the Kremlin And the Chinese know (oh whey oh) They walk the line like Egyptian All the cops in the donut shop say Ay oh whey oh, ay oh whey oh Walk like an Egyptian Walk like an Egyptian
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Written by: Liam Hillard Sternberg
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
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9 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Walk Like an Egyptian" was released as the third single from the Bangles' second album "Different Light".
- It topped the Billboard Hot 100 in December 1986, becoming the band's first number one hit in the United States.
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Writing and CompositionThis single was written by American singer-songwriter Liam Sternberg.
- The lyrics are told from the perspective of people watching life on the streets of Cairo.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Walk Like an Egyptian" was nominated for Best Group Video at the 1987 MTV Video Music Awards.
- Clips were filmed around parts of New York City and it notably featured people from all walks of life walking like Egyptians.
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Worldwide SuccessThe song was a number one hit in several countries apart from the US, including the UK, Australia, and Canada.
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End of Year Charts"Walk Like an Egyptian" was ranked as the number one song of 1987 in the United States by Billboard on their year-end Hot 100 chart.
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Use in Pop CultureThe song was featured prominently in the 1999 film "The Parent Trap", where Lindsay Lohan’s characters dance along to it at a camp talent show.
- It was also used as the ending credits song for the 1986 film "Terror at Tenkiller" and on various other TV shows and movies.
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Cover VersionsNumerous bands and artists have covered "Walk Like an Egyptian", including British pop singer Justine Washington, French pop singer Alizée, and American indie rock band The Pains of Being Pure at Heart.
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ControversyIn the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, "Walk Like an Egyptian" was placed on the list of post-9/11 inappropriate titles distributed by Clear Channel.
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Impact and LegacyIn 2011, the song saw a resurgence in popularity during the Arab Spring as internet protesters adopted it as a symbol of change.
- "Walk Like an Egyptian" continues to be a popular throwback hit and is commonly played on 80s-themed radio stations or events.
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