I Want Your Sex

George Michael

About I Want Your Sex

"I Want Your Sex" is a song by the English singer and songwriter George Michael. Released as a single in June 1987, it was the third hit from the soundtrack to Beverly Hills Cop II and the first single from Michael's debut solo album Faith. It peaked at number two in the US and number three in the UK, and was a top five single in many other countries. The single was certified platinum by the RIAA for sales in excess of two million in the United States. It was also the recipient for Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song. The song's radio airplay on the BBC was restricted to post-watershed hours due to concerns that it might promote promiscuity and could be counterproductive to contemporary campaigns about AIDS awareness.  


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1998
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There's things that you guess
And 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

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

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

See, see, see, see, 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

See, see, see, see

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George Michael

George Michael (born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou; (Greek: Γεώργιος Κυριάκος Παναγιώτου); 25 June 1963 - 25 December 2016) was an English musician, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. Michael rose to fame in the 1980s when he formed the pop duo Wham! with his school friend, Andrew Ridgeley. His first solo single, "Careless Whisper", was released when he was still in the duo and sold about six million copies worldwide. more »

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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".
Chart Performance
The song proved to be incredibly successful, reaching the number 2 spot on Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Controversial Reception
Upon 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.
BBC Ban
The song was banned by the BBC in the United Kingdom as it was considered inappropriate for its daytime radio programming.
Film Association
It was prominently featured in the film Beverly Hills Cop II in 1987, serving as the opening song for the movie.
Multi-part Song
The song was released in three parts, each with its own distinct theme - lust, monogamy, and exploration.
Music Video Analysis
The 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.
Song Message
Despite 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".
Award Nominations
It was nominated for three MTV Video Music Awards for Best Choreography, Best Art Direction, and Best Editing in a Video in 1988.
Inclusion in Tour Set lists
George Michael included this song in his setlists during his Faith World Tour in 1988 and his Cover to Cover tour in 1991.
Album Sales
The album "Faith" in which "I Want Your Sex" was included, received a Diamond certification after selling over 10 million units in the United States.
Criticism/Support
Although Michael faced moral backlash from critics, his fans largely supported the song and it became one of his signature performances.
Concert Performance
George 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.
Legacy
Despite 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.
Cover Versions
The 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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