Village People

Lyrics

[Intro]
(Body) Body (wanna feel) Wanna feel my body, baby?
(Such a thrill) Such a thrill, my body yeah-yeah
(Wanna touch) Wanna touch my body, baby?
(It's too much) It's too much, my body yeah-yeah
(Check it out my) Check it out my body, body
(Don't you doubt) Don't you doubt my body, body
(Talkin' bout my) Talkin' bout my body, body
(Check it out my) Check it out my body

[Verse 1]
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
Work outs in the health spa, muscles glow
You can best believe that, he's a macho man
Ready to get down with, anyone he can

[Chorus]
Hey! Hey! Hey, hey, hey!
Macho, macho man (macho man)
I've got to be, a macho man
I've got to be Macho, macho man
I've got to be a macho! Ow!
Macho, macho man
I've got to be, a macho man
Macho, macho man (yeah, yeah)
I've got to be a macho!
[Bridge 1]
(Body) Body, (it's so hot, my) it's so hot, my body, baby
(Love to pop my) love to pop my body, yeah-yeah
(Love to please my) love to please my body, baby
(Don't you tease my) don't you tease my body, yeah
(You'll adore my) you'll adore my body, baby
(Come explore my) come explore my body, yeah-yeah
(Made by God, my) made by God, my body, baby
(It's so good, my) Hey!

[Verse 2]
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

[Chorus]
Hey! Hey! Hey, hey, hey!
Macho, macho man (macho man)
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!
[Bridge 2]
Ugh! Macho..baby!
Body, body, body (wanna feel my) body
Body, body, body (gonna thrill my) body
Body, body, body (don't-cha stop my) body
Body, body, body (it's so hot my) body

[Verse 3]
Every man ought to be a macho macho man
To live a life of freedom, machos make a stand
Have their own life style 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

[Chorus]
Hey! Hey! Hey, hey, hey!
Macho, macho man (macho man)
I've got to be, a macho man
Macho, macho man
I've got to be a macho! (dig the hair on my chest)
Macho, macho man (see my big thick moustache)
I've got to be, a macho man
Macho, macho man
I've got to be a macho! (Dig broad shoulders)
Macho, macho man (dig my muscles!)
I've got to be, a macho man
Macho, macho man
I've got to be a macho!
Macho, macho man
I've got to be, a macho man
Macho, macho man
I've got to be a macho! HEY!Embed

The Village People were a popular disco group in the late 1970s and early 1980s, known for their flamboyant costumes and energetic performances. Their hits included "YMCA," "In the Navy," and "Macho Man," which became an anthem for the gay community.

About Macho Man [Live and Sleazy]

Macho Man [Live and Sleazy] is a live version of the classic Village People hit, recorded during a concert performance in California in 1979. The album was released in 1981 and features the same high-energy disco beat that the group was known for.

The song begins with a pulsing bass line and a driving beat that immediately gets the crowd grooving. Lead vocalist Victor Willis enters with his iconic, gravelly voice, singing the catchy chorus: "Macho, macho man / I've got to be a macho man."

The lyrics of the song celebrate traditional masculinity, with references to working out, wearing tight jeans, and being tough. At the time, the message of the song was seen as controversial and subversive, as it was embraced by the gay community as an anthem for asserting their own brand of masculinity.

The live version of Macho Man [Live and Sleazy] features extended instrumental breaks, including an energetic drum solo and a wailing guitar solo that builds to a frenzied climax. Throughout the song, the audience can be heard cheering and clapping along, adding to the excitement of the performance.

The Village People's music and performances were known for being theatrical and over-the-top, and Macho Man [Live and Sleazy] is no exception. The song is a celebration of disco excess, with its driving beat and soaring vocals urging listeners to let loose and dance all night.

The enduring popularity of Macho Man [Live and Sleazy] speaks to the lasting influence of the Village People and their unique brand of disco music. Even decades after its original release, the song remains a beloved dance floor classic and a cultural touchstone for the LGBTQ community.

In short, Macho Man [Live and Sleazy] is a lively and energetic live version of a classic Village People hit, featuring all of the disco excess and flair that the group was known for. With its catchy chorus, driving beat, and celebration of traditional and alternative masculinity, the song remains an enduring favorite among fans of both disco and LGBTQ culture.

• Release Date: September 1, 1979
• Artist: Village People