Muscles
Diana Ross
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She said she wants a man To always understand But that's alright for her Still it ain't enough for me She said she wants a guy To keep her satisfied But that's alright for her But it ain't enough for me Still, I don't care if he's young or old (Just make him beautiful) I just want someone I can hold on to I want muscles All, all over his body (Make him strong enough from his head down to his toes) I want muscles All, all over his body (Make him strong enough from his head down to his toes) They say they have to see His real personality But that's alright for them Still it ain't enough for me I need what the eyes can see, ah (His anatomy) If that's alright for them Still it ain't enough for me I don't care if he's young or old Just make him beautiful I just want some strong man to hold on to I want muscles All, all over his body (Make him strong enough from his head down to his toes) I want muscles All over his body (Make him strong enough from his head down to his toes) Muscle man, I want to love you In person, I want your body Come with me, hiding the cascades Let this be, we've got this thing made Lost at sea, hide the desert Stay with me, you won't regret it Take this love, so deep to swim in Come to me, and let the love in She said she wants a man To always understand But that's alright for her Still it ain't enough for me I don't care if he's young or old (Just make him beautiful) I just want someone I can hold on to I want muscles All, all over his body (Make him strong enough from his head down to his toes) I want muscles All over him, all over him I want muscles All, all over his body I want muscles I want all I can get All over him, all over him I want muscles, muscles, muscles
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Written by: MICHAEL JACKSON
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Muscles" was released in October 1982 as part of Diana Ross's 13th solo studio album.
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Song WriterThe song was written and produced by Michael Jackson, who was at the peak of his own singing career at the time.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success and peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. Furthermore, it reached number 4 on the Billboard R&B chart and topped the Billboard Dance chart.
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Genre and Style"Muscles" is classified as a synth-pop and R&B song fitting the popular music trends of the 1980s.
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Grammy NominationDiana Ross received a Grammy nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for "Muscles" in 1983.
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Music VideoThe music video features Diana Ross in a dream sequence about desirable men. The video was highly stylized, reflecting the high-concept fashion and music video experimentation of the early 80s.
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Title OriginThe song is named "Muscles" because it was Michael Jackson's nickname for his pet snake.
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ReceptionDespite some critics calling it overtly suggestive or risqué, "Muscles" gained popularity and is recognized as one of Diana Ross's signature songs.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Muscles," including the female rapper Cam'ron who used the instrumental of "Muscles" in his single "Leave You Alone."
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Song LengthThe original album version of the song lasts for over 6 minutes, while the single version is around 4 minutes long.
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Continued PopularityDecades after its original release, "Muscles" continues to enjoy airplay on radio stations that cater to R&B and Classic Soul genres.
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