Da Ya Think I'm Sexy
The Benzedrine Monks Of Santo Domonica Lyrics
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He's so nervous, avoiding all the questions.
His lips are dry, her heart is gently pounding.
Don't you just know exactly what they're thinking?
If you want my body and you think I'm sexy,
Come on, sugar, let me know.
If you really need me, just reach out and touch me.
He's acting shy, looking for an answer.
Come on, honey, let's spend the night together.
Now, hold on a minute before we go much further.
Give me a dime so I can phone my mother.
They catch a cab to his high-rise apartment.
At last he can tell her exactly what his heart meant.
If you want my body and you think I'm sexy,
Come on, sugar, let me know.
If you really need me, just reach out and touch me.
Come on, honey, tell me so.
His heart's beating like a drum,
'Cause at last he's got this girl home.
Relax, baby. Now we're all alone.
They wake at dawn, 'cause all the birds are singing.
Two total strangers, but that ain't what they're thinking.
Outside it's cold, misty, and it's raining.
They got each other. Neither one's complaining.
He says, I'm sorry, but I'm out of milk and coffee.
Never mind, sugar. We can watch the early movie.
If you want my body and you think I'm sexy,
Come on, sugar, let me know.
If you really need me, just reach out and touch me.
Come on, honey, tell me so.
The Benzedrine Monks of Santo Domonica's song "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy" is a quintessential disco track from the late 1970s. The song tells the story of two people who are attracted to each other, but are hesitant to make a move. The woman is sitting alone and waiting for suggestions, while the man is nervous and avoiding the questions. Both are nervous, and we get a glimpse into their psyche (her heart is gently pounding, his lips are dry). Despite their nerves, they both know what the other is thinking.
The chorus of the song is an invitation to physical intimacy - "If you want my body and you think I'm sexy, come on sugar, let me know. If you really need me, just reach out and touch me. Come on honey, tell me so." The man eventually musters up the courage to ask the woman to spend the night with him. They catch a cab to his high-rise apartment and spend the night together. The morning after, they wake up to the sound of birds singing and despite being strangers, are content with each other's company.
Overall, the song is a lighthearted and fun representation of the disco era's hedonistic culture. It portrays two people who are in the moment, not worrying about the future or the consequences of their actions. The song encourages its listeners to let go and enjoy themselves without overthinking things.
Line by Line Meaning
She sits alone, waiting for suggestions.
The girl is sitting by herself, waiting for someone to make a move or give her some direction.
He's so nervous, avoiding all the questions.
The guy is very anxious and won't answer any of her questions.
His lips are dry, her heart is gently pounding.
He's nervous, causing her heart to race in anticipation.
Don't you just know exactly what they're thinking?
Can't you tell that they both want each other?
If you want my body and you think I'm sexy, Come on, sugar, let me know.
If you're attracted to me and find me desirable, don't be shy, tell me.
If you really need me, just reach out and touch me. Come on, honey, tell me so.
If you want me or require my affection, let me know physically and verbally, don't hold back.
He's acting shy, looking for an answer.
He's pretending to be hesitant while searching for an excuse to make a move.
Come on, honey, let's spend the night together.
Let's not waste any more time and take things to the next level.
Now, hold on a minute before we go much further.
Wait just a bit longer before we advance the relationship.
Give me a dime so I can phone my mother.
Let me call my mom to assure her that everything's fine.
They catch a cab to his high-rise apartment.
They hail a taxi and head to his upscale flat.
At last he can tell her exactly what his heart meant.
He can finally communicate his true feelings for her.
His heart's beating like a drum, 'Cause at last he's got this girl home.
He's ecstatic that he brought her back to his place and his heart is racing with excitement.
Relax, baby. Now we're all alone.
Don't worry, there's no one else around now, so we can relax.
They wake at dawn, 'cause all the birds are singing.
They wake up early because of the birds chirping outside.
Two total strangers, but that ain't what they're thinking.
They may have been strangers, but they're not thinking about that anymore.
Outside it's cold, misty, and it's raining.
The weather isn't great, it's cool and wet outside.
They got each other. Neither one's complaining.
Despite the weather, they have each other and are satisfied.
He says, I'm sorry, but I'm out of milk and coffee.
He apologizes for being out of coffee and milk.
Never mind, sugar. We can watch the early movie.
It's okay, we can still enjoy each other's company and watch a movie.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Rod Stewart, Duane Hitchings, Carmine Appice Jr
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