Let's Talk About Sex
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Come one Let's talk about sex, baby Let's talk about you and me Let's talk about all the good things And the bad things that may be Let's talk about sex Let's talk about sex Let's talk about sex Let's talk about sex Let's talk about sex for now To the people at home or in the crowd It keeps coming up anyhow Don't decoy, avoid, or make void the topic 'Cause that ain't gonna stop it Now we talk about sex on the radio and video shows Many will know anything goes Let's tell it how it is, and how it could be How it was, and of course, how it should be Those who think it's dirty have a choice Pick up the needle, press pause, or turn the radio off Will that stop us, Pep? I doubt it All right then, come on, Spin Let's talk about sex, baby Let's talk about you and me Let's talk about all the good things And the bad things that may be Let's talk about sex Let's talk about sex Let's talk about sex Let's talk about sex Hot to trot, make any man's eyes pop She use what she got to get whatever she don't got Fellas drool like fools, but then again they're only human The chick was a hit because her body was boomin' Gold, pearls, rubies, crazy diamonds Nothin' she ever wore was ever common Her dates heads of state, men of taste Lawyers, doctors, no one was too great for her to get with Or even mess with, the Prez she says was next on her list And believe me, you, it's as good as true There ain't a man alive that she couldn't get next to She had it all in the bag So she should have been glad But she was mad and sad and feelin' bad Thinkin' about the things that she never had No love, just sex, followed next with a check and a note That last night was dope, dope Take it easy now Let's talk about sex, baby (sing it) Let's talk about you and me (sing it, sing it) Let's talk about all the good things And the bad things that may be Let's talk about sex (come on) Let's talk about sex (do it) Let's talk about sex (uh-huh) Let's talk about sex Ladies All the ladies Louder now, help me out Come on, all the ladies Let's talk about sex, alright Ladies All the ladies Louder now, help me out Come on, all the ladies Let's talk about sex, alright (Yo, Pep, I don't think they're gonna play this on the radio And why not? Everybody have sex I mean, everybody should be makin' love Come on, how many guys you know make love?) Let's talk about sex, baby Let's talk about you and me Let's talk about all the good things And the bad things that may be Let's talk about sex Let's talk about sex Let's talk about sex Let's talk about sex Let's talk about sex, baby Let's talk about you and me Let's talk about all the good things And the bad things that may be Let's talk about sex Let's talk about sex Let's talk about sex Let's talk about sex
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Written by: Herbie Azor, Herby Azor
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Let's Talk About Sex" was released on August 28, 1991, as the lead single from Salt-N-Pepa's third studio album, "Blacks' Magic."
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success and managed to peak at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. It also made it to the top 10 in several countries including the UK, Australia, and Netherlands.
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Social Impact"Let's Talk About Sex" was seen as a pioneering song that breached the topic of safe sex and the lethal threat of AIDS/HIV during a time when such discussions were largely stigmatized or avoided.
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Remix for Public CampaignA reworked version of the song, nicknamed "Let’s Talk About AIDS" was released in association with the American Department of Health and Human Services and the National AIDS Information & Education Program in 1991.
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Media PortrayalThe song was controversial upon release due to its explicit theme. It was banned from airplay at certain radio stations but gained traction on MTV and other music channels.
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Group MembersThe song was performed by Salt-N-Pepa, a female rap trio comprised of Cheryl "Salt" James, Sandra "Pepa" Denton, and Deidra "DJ Spinderella" Roper.
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Relevance TodayThe song remains culturally relevant as a call for open discussions about sex and related health issues.
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AwardsSalt-N-Pepa were nominated for a Grammy Award for "Let's Talk About Sex" in the Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group category in 1992, highlighting its impact in the music industry. They didn't win the award but the nomination signifies the influence the song had.
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Catchy PhrasesThe song is known for its catchy refrain, "Let's talk about sex, baby / Let's talk about you and me."
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Inspired Other Songs"Let's Talk About Sex" later inspired other acts to pursue similar themes, such as TLC with their song "Waterfalls," which also addressed topics such as HIV/AIDS and safe sex.
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