I Want Your Sex
George Michael
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There's things that you guess And there are things that you know There's boys that you can trust And girls that you don't There's little things you hide And little things that you show Sometimes you think you're gonna get it But you don't and that's just the way it goes I swear I won't tease you Won't tell you no lies I don't need no bible Just look in my eyes I've waited so long baby Now that we're friends Every man's got his patience And here's where my ends I want your sex I want you I want your sex I want your sex It's playing on my mind It's dancing on my soul It's taken so much time So why don't you just let me go I'd really like to try Oh, I'd really love to know When you tell me you're gonna regret it Then I tell you that I love you but you still say no I swear I won't tease you Won't tell you no lies I don't need no bible Just look in my eyes I've waited so long, baby Out in the cold I can't take much more girl I'm losing control I want your sex I want your love I want your sex I want your sex, sex It's natural It's chemical (let's do it) It's logical Habitual (can we do it?) It's sensual But most of all Sex is something that we should do Sex is something for me and you Sex is natural, sex is good Not everybody does it But everybody should Sex is natural, sex is fun Sex is best when it's one on one One on one I'm not your father I'm not your brother Talk to your sister I am a love C-, c-, c-, c-, c-, come on What's your definition of dirty baby What do you consider pornography Don't you know I love it till it hurts me baby Don't you think it's time you had sex with me What's your definition of dirty baby What do you call pornography Don't you know I love it till it hurts me baby Don't you think it's time you had sex with me Sex with me Sex with me Have sex with me C-, c-, c-, c-, c-, come on
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Written by: George Michael
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15 facts about this song
Release Year"I Want Your Sex" was released in 1986 as a part of George Michael's debut solo album named "Faith".
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Chart PerformanceThe song proved to be incredibly successful, reaching the number 2 spot on Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Controversial ReceptionUpon its release, "I Want Your Sex" generated a lot of controversy due to its explicit lyrics about sex. This controversy led to several radio stations refusing to play the song.
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BBC BanThe song was banned by the BBC in the United Kingdom as it was considered inappropriate for its daytime radio programming.
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Film AssociationIt was prominently featured in the film Beverly Hills Cop II in 1987, serving as the opening song for the movie.
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Multi-part SongThe song was released in three parts, each with its own distinct theme - lust, monogamy, and exploration.
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Music Video AnalysisThe music video for "I Want Your Sex" also pushed boundaries, featuring artistic representations of explicit sexual scenes. The video also features then Michael's girlfriend Kathy Jeung.
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Song MessageDespite the explicit lyrics and controversy, Michael declared that the song was not about casual sex, but about the joy of sex within a committed relationship. He promoted safe sex through graffiti in the music video that read "Explore Monogamy".
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Award NominationsIt was nominated for three MTV Video Music Awards for Best Choreography, Best Art Direction, and Best Editing in a Video in 1988.
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Inclusion in Tour Set listsGeorge Michael included this song in his setlists during his Faith World Tour in 1988 and his Cover to Cover tour in 1991.
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Album SalesThe album "Faith" in which "I Want Your Sex" was included, received a Diamond certification after selling over 10 million units in the United States.
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Criticism/SupportAlthough Michael faced moral backlash from critics, his fans largely supported the song and it became one of his signature performances.
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Concert PerformanceGeorge Michael typically performed "I Want Your Sex" during his live concerts, creating a mini-suite of the three distinct sections of the song. He usually delivered an energetic and dance-filled performance of the track.
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LegacyDespite the controversy, "I Want Your Sex" is often recognized as a symbol of the sexual liberation of the 1980s and is an important song in Michael's discography.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by many artists, including Nina Hagen, Foxy Brown, and T-Pain, further demonstrating its enduring appeal and influence.
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