Opposites Attract
Paula Abdul, The Wild Pair
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Baby seems we never ever agree You like the movies And I like T.V. I take thing serious And you take 'em light I go to bed early And I party all night Our friends are sayin' We ain't gonna last 'cause I move slowly And baby I'm fast I like it quiet And I love to shout But when we get together It just all works out [Chorus:] I take, 2 steps forward I take, 2 steps back We come together 'cause opposites attract And you know, it ain't fiction Just a natural fact We come together 'cause opposites attract Who'd a thought we could be lovers She makes the bed And he steals the covers She likes it neat And he makes a mess I take it easy Baby I get obsessed She's got the money And he's always broke I don't like cigarettes And I like to smoke Things in common There just ain't a one But when we get together We have nothin' but fun [Chorus] Repeat chorus Baby ain't it somethin' How we lasted this long You and me Provin' everyone wrong Don't think we'll ever Get our differences patched Don't really matter 'cause we're perfectly matched [Chorus: x2] I'm m.c. kat on the rap so mic it Here's a little story and you're sure to like it Swift and sly and I'm playing it cool With my home girl, Paula Abdul Nothing in common but this trust I'm like a minus, she's like a plus One going up, one coming down But we seem to land on common ground When things go wrong we make corrections To keep things moving in the right direction Try to fight it but I'm telling you jack It's useless, opposites attract
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13 facts about this song
Song Composition"Opposites Attract" was performed by Paula Abdul for her debut studio album “Forever Your Girl” in 1988.
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Music Video CreativityThe music video was noted for its innovative concept featuring an animated dancing cat dubbed MC Skat Kat, making it one of the first videos to combine human and animation interactions.
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Chart PerformanceThe song hit the Number 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1990, becoming Abdul's fourth number-one single on the chart.
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CollaborationThe character, MC Skat Kat was voiced by the artist "The Wild Pair," who also contributed vocals to several other songs on Paula Abdul's album.
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Grammy NominationIn 1991, "Opposites Attract" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video.
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International SuccessIn addition to its US success, the song also reached number 2 in Australia and Canada, and number 3 in the UK.
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Dance RoutineAbdul choreographed the dance routine in the video and has been acknowledged for her innovative choreography combining human and animation moves.
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Continued InfluenceThe music video for "Opposites Attract" is still referenced in popular culture, with a parody in the popular TV show, "Family Guy," where Peter Griffin dances with MC Skat Kat.
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Behind the SongAccording to Paula Abdul, the lyrics of "Opposites Attract" were inspired by her former relationships where she found herself to be attracted to her opposites.
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Visual AppealThe video’s unique combination of real-life and animated dance sequences earned the video a MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography.
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LongevityDespite being over 30 years old as of 2021, the song continues to be played regularly on 80s and 90s themed radio stations.
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Featuring ArtistsThe song features the rap duo The Wild Pair, making it a unique blend of Paula Abdul's pop and dance influences with a rap element.
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Songwriter’s ContributionThe song was co-written by Oliver Leiber, the son of rock and roll pioneer Jerry Leiber of the songwriting team Leiber and Stoller.
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