Macho Man
Village People Lyrics


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(Body) body
(Wanna feel my body?) Wanna feel my body?
(Body) baby
(Such a thrill, my body) such a thrill, my body
(Body) yeah, yeah
(Wanna touch my body?) Wanna touch my body?
(Body) baby
(It's too much, my body) it's too much, my body
(Body) yeah, yeah
(Check it out, my body) check it out, my body
(Body) baby
(Don't you doubt my body) don't you doubt my body
(Body) yeah, yeah
(Talkin' 'bout my body) talkin' 'bout my body
(Body) well
(Check it out, my body) listen, here

Every man wants to be a macho, macho man
To have the kind of body, always in demand
Jogging in the mornings, go, man, go
Workouts in the health spa, muscles glow
You can best believe that he's a macho man
Ready to get down with anyone he can
(Hey, hey)
(Hey, hey, hey)

(Macho, macho man) macho man, yeah
(I've got to be a macho man)
I've got to be a macho, macho man, yeah
I've got to be a macho, ow
Macho, macho man, yeah
I've got to be a macho man
Macho, macho man, hey, hey
I've got to be a macho

(Body) body
(It's so hot, my body) it's so hot, my body
(Body) baby
(Love to pop my body) love to pop my body
(Body) yeah, yeah
(Love to please my body) love to please my body
(Body) baby
(Don't you tease my body) don't you tease my body
(Body) yeah
(You'll adore my body) you'll adore my body
(Body) baby
(Come explore my body) come explore my body
(Body) yeah, yeah
(Made by God, my body) made by God, my body
(Body) baby
(It's so good, my body) hey

You can tell a macho, he has a funky walk
His western shirts and leather always look so boss
Funky with his body, he's a king
Call him Mister Eagle, dig his chains
You can best believe that he's a macho man
He likes to be the leader, he never dresses grand
(Hey, hey)
(Hey, hey, hey)

(Macho, macho man) macho man, yeah
(I've got to be a macho man)
I've got to be a macho, macho man, yeah
I've got to be a macho, alright
Macho, macho man, yeah, yeah
I've got to be a macho man
Macho, macho man
I've got to be a macho, alright

Uh
Macho, baby
(Body) body, uh
(Body) alright
(Body, wanna feel my body) body, wanna feel my body
(Body) baby
(Body) uh, alright
(Body, come and thrill my body) body, come and thrill my body
(Body) hey, yeah
(Body) alright
(Body, love to pop my body) body, love to pop my body
(Body) yeah, yeah
(Body) ooh
(Body, it's so hot, my body) it's so hot, so hot, yeah
Ah, yeah
Ow
Uh
So hot, yeah
My body, uh
Alright

Every man oughta be a macho, macho man
To live a life of freedom, machos make a stand
Have their own lifestyle and ideals
Possess the strength and confidence, life's a steal
You can best believe that he's a macho man
He's a special person in anybody's land
(Hey, hey)
(Hey, hey, hey)

(Macho, macho man) macho man, yeah
(I've got to be a macho man)
I've got to be a mucho, mucho, macho, yeah, yeah
I've got to be a macho
Dig the hair on my chest
(Macho, macho man) yeah
I said dig my big thick mustache
(I've got to be a macho man) alright
I've got to be a mucho, mucho, macho, macho man
(I've got to be a macho) alright
Dig broad shoulders, oh, yeah
(Macho, macho man)
Dig my muscles
(I've got to be a macho man)
Talkin' 'bout a mucho, mucho, macho, macho man
(I've got to be a macho) hey
Macho, macho man
(I've got to be macho man)
I've got to be a mucho, mucho, macho, macho man




Alright
I said I'm a man

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Village People's song Macho Man have a clear focus on the male physique, as the singer repeatedly asks if the listener wants to feel, touch or check out his body. The song goes on to describe the ideal macho man - someone who has a strong and muscular body from working out in the gym and jogging, who dresses in Western shirts and leather, and who exudes confidence through his funky walk, chains and mustache. The macho man is someone who lives life on his own terms, possessing strength and ideals that make him a special person in anyone's land. The song also highlights the machismo behind being a man, with chest hair and broad shoulders being deemed attractive.


Overall, the lyrics of Macho Man can be seen as a celebration of masculinity, strength, and self-confidence. They aim to convey a sense of pride in one's body, as well as a desire to stand out among other men through a combination of physical fitness and fashion choices. The song was a hit when it was released in 1978 and has remained a popular dance track in subsequent years.


Line by Line Meaning

(Body) body
I am proud of my body


(Wanna feel my body?) Wanna feel my body?
Are you intrigued by my physique?


(Such a thrill, my body) such a thrill, my body
My body is exciting and exhilarating


(Wanna touch my body?) Wanna touch my body?
Do you want to feel my muscles?


(It's too much, my body) it's too much, my body
My physique is so impressive, it's overwhelming


(Check it out, my body) check it out, my body
Take a look at my impressive physique


(Don't you doubt my body) don't you doubt my body
Don't question the power of my body


(Talkin' 'bout my body) talkin' 'bout my body
I'm discussing the power of my physique


(Body) well
My body is something special


(Check it out, my body) listen, here
You need to hear more about my impressive physique


Every man wants to be a macho, macho man
All men aspire to be strong and tough


To have the kind of body, always in demand
To have a physique that is always highly sought after


Jogging in the mornings, go, man, go
Start the day with a vigorous run


Workouts in the health spa, muscles glow
Sweat out at the gym and see your muscles come alive


You can best believe that he's a macho man
The man with a strong, muscular body is a true macho man


Ready to get down with anyone he can
He's always ready to show off his toughness


(Hey, hey)
Listen up, this is important


(Hey, hey, hey)
Pay attention, there's more to hear


(Macho, macho man) macho man, yeah
The ideal man is strong and tough


(I've got to be a macho man)
I too aspire to be a strong and tough man


I've got to be a macho, macho man, yeah
I will work hard to become a strong and tough man


I've got to be a macho, ow
I am driven to be tough and strong


Macho, macho man, yeah
Being a macho man is all about strength and toughness


I've got to be a macho man
I must be tough and strong to be a real man


Macho, macho man, hey, hey
Being a macho man is the ultimate goal


(It's so hot, my body) it's so hot, my body
My body is on fire with strength and power


(Love to pop my body) love to pop my body
I revel in the movement of my muscles


(Love to please my body) love to please my body
I am always striving to make my body stronger and healthier


(Don't you tease my body) don't you tease my body
Don't mock my hard work and dedication to my physique


(Body) yeah
My body is something to behold


(You'll adore my body) you'll adore my body
My impressive physique will command your admiration


(Come explore my body) come explore my body
Investigate the power and strength of my body


(Made by God, my body) made by God, my body
My strong physique is a gift from God


(It's so good, my body) hey
My body is so strong and impressive


You can tell a macho, he has a funky walk
Macho men have a distinct and confident way of walking


His western shirts and leather always look so boss
Macho men dress in a way that highlights their strength and confidence


Funky with his body, he's a king
Macho men exude confidence and power with their movements


Call him Mister Eagle, dig his chains
Macho men have a sense of style and swagger that demands attention


He likes to be the leader, he never dresses grand
Macho men are natural leaders, and don't need to show off with flashy clothes


Dig the hair on my chest
My chest hair is further proof of my manliness


(I've got to be a macho man) alright
I know I can become a strong and tough man


Dig broad shoulders, oh, yeah
My broad shoulders are a sign of my strength


Dig my muscles
My muscles are my badge of honor


Talkin' 'bout a mucho, mucho, macho, macho man
I am proud to be a strong and tough macho man


(I've got to be a macho) hey
I am dedicated to becoming the epitome of manliness


I said I'm a man
I am proud of my masculinity




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Henri Belolo, Jacques Morali, Victor Willis, Beauris Whitehead

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