Hyperactive

Robert Palmer

About Hyperactive

"Hyperactive" is a song by the English vocalist Robert Palmer, released in 1986 as the fourth single from his eighth studio album Riptide. The song was written by Dennis Nelson, Tony Haynes and Palmer, and produced by Bernard Edwards. Released as the follow-up to his US chart topper "Addicted to Love", "Hyperactive" reached No. 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained in the charts for twelve weeks.


Year:
1985
5:08
251 
#4

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She's got a date for lunch in Singapore, 
Holds stock in I.B.M. and hates Dior. 
She puts up her make-up on at 6.00am 
She goes to work, gets home then puts it on again 

And its a mystery how wild that girl can be 
She's got so much energy
She's such an expert at surprising me
She's hyperactive when she starts to dance
And she's so attracted to a wild romance
And more effective than a stimulant
She's hyperactive.
She's hyperactive when she starts to dance
She never missed a beat or missed a chance
And I'm persuaded by her argument
She's hyperactive

The other dancers hyperventilate and start to sweat
One look at her - I know the nights not over yet
She says, Where are we going now?
Her voice is sweet and soft
I think she lost the key that turns her motor off

And its a mystery how wild that girl can be
She's got so much energy
She's such an expert at surprising me
She's hyperactive when she starts to dance
She never missed a beat or missed a chance
And I'm persuaded by her argument. 
She's hyperactive
She's hyperactive when she starts to dance
And she's so attracted to a wild romance
And more effective than a stimulant
She's hyperactive

And its a mystery how wild that girl can be
She's got so much energy
She's such an expert at surprising me
She's hyperactive when she starts to dance
And she's so attracted to a wild romance
And more effective than a stimulant
She's hyperactive
She's hyperactive when she starts to dance
She never missed a beat or missed a chance
And I'm persuaded by her argument
She's hyperactive. 

She's hyperactive when she starts to dance
She never missed a beat or missed a chance
And more effective than a stimulant
She's hyperactive

She's hyperactive when she starts to dance
She never missed a beat or missed a chance
And more effective than a stimulant
She's hyperactive

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Robert Palmer

Robert Allen Palmer (19 January 1949 – 26 September 2003) was an English singer and songwriter. He was known for his powerful, soulful voice and sartorial elegance, and for his stylistic explorations, combining soul, funk, jazz, rock, pop, reggae, and blues. While his "four-decade career incorporated every genre of music", Palmer is best known "for the pounding rock-soul classic, 'Addicted to Love', and its accompanying video, which came to epitomise the glamour and excesses of the 1980s."Having started in the music industry in the 1960s, including a spell with Vinegar Joe, he found success in the 1980s, both in his solo career and with the Power Station, scoring Top 10 hits in the United Kingdom and the United States. Three of his hit singles, including "Add… more »

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Written by: ROBERT ALLAN PALMER, DENNIS NELSON, TONY RAY HAYNES

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Artist
"Hyperactive" is a song recorded by British musician Robert Palmer.
Album & Release
The track is from his eighth studio album "Riptide" which was released in 1985.
Commercial Success
"Hyperactive" became a significant hit in the United States, peaking at number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1986.
Collaboration
The song was written by Robert Palmer in collaboration with Tony Haynes and was co-produced by Palmer and Bernard Edwards.
Music Video
The highly stylized and attention-grabbing music video for "Hyperactive" was directed by notable British director Terence Donovan.
Musical Style
The song features a unique mix of synth-pop and dance-rock, driven by sharp, punchy vocals and the palpable funk influence that characterized many of Palmer's most successful tracks.
Awards
While it may not have won any awards, "Hyperactive" further solidified Robert Palmer's status as a major player in the mid-80s pop scene, following hot on the heels of his two Grammy Award-winning successes with "Addicted to Love" and "Simply Irresistible".
Chart Performance
Besides its performance on the Billboard Hot 100, "Hyperactive" also reached number 14 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart, further attesting to its crossover appeal.
Legacy
The track remains a fan favorite and is frequently included in Robert Palmer playlists, greatest hits compilacies, and 80s pop collections.
Live Performances
Palmer included "Hyperactive" in many of his live performances during the mid to late '80s, lending further testament to its enduring popularity.

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