In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Hayes became famous as a recording artist in his own right, scoring with critically and commercially successful albums such as Hot Buttered Soul and Black Moses. Hayes is best known today for composing the score to the 1971 blaxploitation film Shaft. That film's "Theme from Shaft" was one of the best-selling singles in Stax Records history, and Hayes became the first African-American to win an Oscar for a non-acting category when "Theme from Shaft" won the 1972 Academy Award for Best Song.
Isaac Hayes may be known to today's youngest generation as the voice of the character "Chef", the ladies' man/school cook, on the animated sitcom South Park from 1997 until his resignation from the show in March 2006. While Hayes' departure was tagged to a controversial South Park episode on Scientology that had supposedly offended him, Hayes rarely declared anything about the departure in first person.
Body Language
Isaac Hayes Lyrics
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No one can make me feel as god as you do
You let me know what you're feeling by the way that you move
A lot of sweet talk is second handed
Cause the language that you speak, I can understand it
You're speaking body language, s sexual and so sweet
Body language, it feels so good to me
Its an intimate form of communication used all over the world
The language between a man and a women, and a boy and girl
It needs no translation, it needs no edification
There's a whole lot of freedom of speech in your walk
And the swaying of your hips, it really talks
You're talkin' body language, you're speaking when we're making love
Its your body language, you're speaking when we're making love
Body language, when we're walkin' through the park, yeah
Day time and after dark, we're dancing on the floor
Especially behind closed doors
Hey mama, if you wanna know, I'm ready
I really go the message clear and strong, yeah
Now its no lie, the look in your eyes
Here's an instant turn on
And when we're hooked together by the chains of desire
It's total communication, nothing to put up a fight
Cause we're speaking body language
Speak with me, I wanna make love to you
Body language, speaking while we're making love
Body language
(so, so sure, and so sweet)
Body language
(feels so good to me)
Body language
(so clear and strong, yeah)
Body language
(it's an instant turn on)
Body language
(while we're dancing on the floor)
Body language
(especially behind closed doors)
Body language
(way you walk, you're speaking)
Body language
(I love the way your body talks)
Body language
(used all over the world, yeah)
Body language
(man, women, boy and girl, yeah)
Body language
(I love you, I love you)
Body language
(I love to hear and speak to you)
Isaac Hayes's song "Body Language" is a sensual ode to the unspoken communication that occurs during intimate moments between two people. He sings about how his partner's movements and physicality convey powerful messages that are often more telling than any words they might voice. Hayes recognizes that body language is a universal form of communication that transcends language barriers and speaks to primal desires that exist within us all.
Throughout the song, Hayes celebrates the freedom of expression that we experience in our bodies. He appreciates the inherent power that comes with the ability to communicate without inhibition or reservation. He acknowledges how his partner's body language can make him feel more connected and in tune with her, amplifying their experiences of physical pleasure and emotional intimacy.
By drawing attention to the importance of body language in our intimate relationships, Isaac Hayes suggests that we should pay more attention to the messages that are conveyed through our partners' physical movements. He encourages us to be attuned to the subtle signals that our bodies send out, recognizing that these are often the most authentic expressions of our truest desires and feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey sexy, my lovely lady
Addressing his intimate partner as sexy and lovely
No one can make me feel as good as you do
No one else can make him feel as happy as his partner
You let me know what you're feeling by the way that you move
His partner's movements communicate her emotions to him
A lot of sweet talk is second handed
Many people say flattering phrases that are not genuine
Cause the language that you speak, I can understand it
He can interpret his partner's body language because it is honest and genuine
You're speaking body language, a sexual and so sweet
His partner’s body language is sexual and sweet
Body language, it feels so good to me
The way his partner moves her body feels great to him
It's an intimate form of communication used all over the world
Body language is an intimate form of communication known worldwide
The language between a man and a woman, and a boy and a girl
Everyone communicates through body language, from kids to adults of different genders
It needs no translation, it needs no edification
Body language doesn't require translation or explanations
There's a whole lot of freedom of speech in your walk
He perceives her walk as a way of expressing herself freely
And the swaying of your hips, it really talks
Her hip movement speaks to his sexual appetite
You're talkin' body language, you're speaking when we're making love
They communicate through body language during sex
Body language, when we're walkin' through the park, yeah
They use body language to communicate outside their private moments
Daytime and after dark, we're dancing on the floor
They use body language during regular events, like dancing
Especially behind closed doors
They use body language mostly during private moments
Hey mama, if you wanna know, I'm ready
He's ready to engage in intimate moments with her
I really get the message clear and strong, yeah
He can read her body language perfectly
Now it's no lie, the look in your eyes
He believes her facial expressions to be transparent
Here's an instant turn on
Her gaze is immediately arousing to him
And when we're hooked together by the chains of desire
When they desire one another, their body language deepens their bond
It's total communication, nothing to put up a fight
Their body language communicates without causing any conflicts
Speak with me, I wanna make love to you
He encourages her to speak to him through body language during sex
Body language, speaking while we're making love
They use body language to communicate during sex
(so, so sure, and so sweet)
Her body language carries a strong, sweet message
(feels so good to me)
He finds her body language incredibly pleasurable
(so clear and strong, yeah)
Her body language is concise and powerful
(it's an instant turn on)
Her body language evokes an immediate sexual response in him
(while we're dancing on the floor)
Their body language is part of the joys of dancing together
(especially behind closed doors)
Their body language is most pronounced during private moments
(way you walk, you're speaking)
Her way of walking communicates her emotions to him
(I love the way your body talks)
He adores her form of communicating through body language
(used all over the world, yeah)
The use of body language knows no cultural or geographical barriers
(man, women, boy and girl, yeah)
Everybody is capable of communicating with body language
(I love you, I love you)
He communicates his love towards her
(I love to hear and speak to you)
He loves engaging with her and listens intently to her body language
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: I. HAYES
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Mary Ann Campbell
Isaac's music was so seductively sensual, it hit you like a punch in the gut. You could feel his message all the way down to your nether region and beyond.; no misunderstanding here.
Clabon Williams
one of the most haunting ballads of all time Isaacs notorious for that.
Michael Miller
This song and the album (chocolate chip) is so under rated. A Plus
Kevin Crommarty
I love this album! I played it to death!
Sheila Palmer
Ethel Stevens Love he was superb
Ethel Stevens Love
@Michael Miller Yes this was a great album that year.......
Ethel Stevens Love
What a great musician and songwriter.........
Teté Torres
Esta rola es de los sensual cómo todo lo que hizo Isaac en vida!! Me fascina!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜
dawn mcglynn
this just reaches deep into my soul - beautiful real music
Horace Pitts
You cannot mess with this record