The Boss
Diana Ross
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Fancy me Thought I had my degree In life and how to love What if you run? I had a one step plan to prove it Guide in my pocket for fools Folly and fun Love had to show me one thing I was so right, so right Thought I could turn emotion, on and off I was so sure, so sure But love taught me Who was, who was, who was the boss I'd defy Anyone who claimed that I Didn't control Whatever moved in my soul I could tempt, touch, delight Just because you fell for me Why should I feel uptight Love had to show me one thing I was so right, so right Thought I could turn emotion, on and off I was so sure, I was so, so sure But love taught me Taught me who was, who was, the boss Love taught me, taught me Taught me, taught me I was so right, so right Thought that I could turn emotion, on and off I was so sure, so sure But love taught me Taught me who was, who was, the boss Love taught me (stood right up in my face and) Love taught me who was the boss Love taught me who was the boss Love taught me, love taught me Love taught me
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Written by: Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ONErpm, Songtrust Ave
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"The Boss" is a song performed by American singer Diana Ross, released as a single in 1979 on the Motown label.
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Album DebutThe song is the title track of Ross's 10th studio album, which was released under the same name "The Boss."
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Chart Performance"The Boss" achieved significant chart success, reaching #19 on the Billboard Hot 100, #12 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart, and #1 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
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Song ProducersThe song was produced by the songwriter-producers' duo, Nicholas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, who were associated with numerous hits for a variety of Motown artists.
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Inspiration Source"The Boss" is a dance-infused track, typical of the then-popular disco music genre.
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CertificationThe album "The Boss," which includes this song, was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Remix VersionInterestingly, a remixed version of "The Boss" was released in 1993 and became a UK Top 40 hit.
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Lyric ThemeThe lyrics of the song reference the power dynamics in romantic relationships, with Ross asserting herself as "The Boss."
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Diana Ross's RecognitionThe success of "The Boss" helped solidify Ross's status as one of the leading female artists of her time and respected figures in American music.
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Lip Sync PerformancesIn recent years, "The Boss" has become popular for lip sync performances on "RuPaul's Drag Race," a reality competition television series.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "The Boss" throughout the years, including Kristine W, a popular dance club artist who reached #1 on the Dance Club Songs chart with her cover in 2008.
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Cultural ImpactThe song "The Boss," becomes one that defines Ross's musical style- a powerful yet elegant fusion of soul, pop, and disco.
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