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 a 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 Ego, 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

Are you ready to dance? If you are, then it is time to talk about "Macho Man" by Village People. This disco classic is sure to get you moving and grooving on the dance floor. With its catchy beat and unforgettable lyrics, it is no surprise that "Macho Man" became the first charting hit for the group in the United States. Let's dive in and find out more about this iconic tune.

About Macho Man

Village People's "Macho Man" is the second single from their self-titled debut album, released in 1978. The song's popularity in clubs made it a commercial hit, with it reaching the #25 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in September of that year. The song has since become one of the group's most recognized hits and is often played at sporting events and gym workouts to this day. The song's lyrics focus on the idealized image of a manly man, with its famous opening line, "Body, wanna feel my body?" sung by Village People's lead singer, Victor Willis. The song also includes chants of "Macho, macho man!" which quickly became the song's signature hook. The song's overall message reinforces masculine prowess and the idea of being a capable and strong man.

The anthem starts with a hypnotic and bouncing bass rhythm, getting people to their feet and start dancing. The song generally starts slow at first, building up to a crescendo before breaking out into the verses. Victor's vocals are deep and rough, adding to the thrusting beat. The chorus is uplifting and empowering in its nature, encouraging the listener to embrace their inner macho and let loose. The song's structure is typical of disco tunes of that era, centering around catchy choruses and danceable beats that were designed to get people onto the dance floor.

Village People's "Macho Man" became an instant disco classic, and it remains a favorite today. Beyond its catchy hooks and memorable lyrics, the song captured a vibrant era of music and culture that is still celebrated today. Whether you're a fan of disco or not, there's no denying the appeal of "Macho Man" and its ability to get people up and dancing.

In short, "Macho Man" is an upbeat and empowering anthem about being a manly man with its iconic hook and upbeat rhythm. It's an excellent song to dance to and is the perfect embodiment of disco's hypnotic beats and catchy lyrics.

• Release Date: February 27, 1978
• Artist: Village People