Body Language
Queen
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Fear me you lord and lady preachers I descend upon your earth from the skies I command your very souls you unbelievers Bring before me what is mine The seven seas of Rhye Can you hear me you peers and privy councilors I stand before you naked to the eyes I will destroy any man who dares abuse my trust I swear that you'll be mine At the seven seas of Rhye Sister I live and lie for you Mister do and I'll die You are mine I possess you Belong to you forever Storm the master marathon I'll fly through By flash and thunder fire I'll survive I'll survive I'll survive Then I'll defy the laws of nature And come out alive Begone with you you shod and shady senators Give out the good leave out the bad evil cries I challenge the mighty titan and his troubadours And with a smile I'll take you to the seven seas of Rhye
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Written by: FREDDIE MERCURY
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13 facts about this song
Album Release"Body Language" is a track from Queen's tenth studio album "Hot Space" that was released in 1982.
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Single ReleaseReleased as a single in April 1982, "Body Language" peaked at number 25 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 11 on the Canadian Singles Chart.
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Song CategoryIt falls under the genre of funk rock, dance-rock, and synth-pop; a departure from Queen's traditional rock sound.
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Song DurationWith a duration of 4 minutes and 32 seconds, "Body Language" is known for its lack of guitar and emphasis on bass and keyboards.
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Video ControversyThe song's music video, directed by David Mallet, was deemed explicit and banned by MTV due to its suggestive and sensual nature.
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Unique PresentationThe song's minimalistic lyrics, composed mostly of the repeating phrase "Body Language," and its unique music signal Queen's exploration and experimentation with a more dance-oriented sound during the 1980s.
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Critic Reception"Body Language" received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised Queen's innovation and willingness to experiment with new genres, others saw it as a departure from the band's classic sound.
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Live PerformancesDespite its commercial success, "Body Language" was rarely performed live by Queen. It was featured in a brief capacity during the North American leg of the band's Hot Space tour in 1982.
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Songwriting"Body Language" was written by Queen's lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury.
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Artistic InfluenceIt is believed that this song, along with the rest of the "Hot Space" album, had a major influence on Michael Jackson, who later explored similar sounds in his own music.
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Record Release"Body Language" was released through EMI Records in the United Kingdom and Elektra Records in the United States.
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B-SideThe B-side of the "Body Language" single was the song "Life Is Real (Song for Lennon)," a tribute to John Lennon who had been assassinated in 1980.
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Contribution to Pop CultureDespite the controversy around the music video, "Body Language" contributed significantly to the LGBTQ+ representation in pop culture.
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