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About Opposites Attract
"Opposites Attract" is a song recorded by Paula Abdul, featured on her debut album Forever Your Girl. It was written and produced by Oliver Leiber. Vocals on the song, in addition to Abdul, were provided by Bruce DeShazer and Marv Gunn, also known as The Wild Pair. "Opposites Attract" was the sixth and final single from the album, and achieved success in many countries, including the United States, Canada and Australia, where it was a number-one hit.
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Baby seems we never ever agreeYou like the moviesAnd I like T.V.I take thing seriousAnd you take 'em lightI go to bed earlyAnd I party all nightOur friends are sayin'We ain't gonna last'cause I move slowlyAnd baby I'm fastI like it quietAnd I love to shoutBut when we get togetherIt just all works out[Chorus:]I take, 2 steps forwardI take, 2 steps backWe come together'cause opposites attractAnd you know, it ain't fictionJust a natural factWe come together'cause opposites attractWho'd a thought we could be loversShe makes the bedAnd he steals the coversShe likes it neatAnd he makes a messI take it easyBaby I get obsessedShe's got the moneyAnd he's always brokeI don't like cigarettesAnd I like to smokeThings in commonThere just ain't a oneBut when we get togetherWe have nothin' but fun[Chorus]Repeat chorusBaby ain't it somethin'How we lasted this longYou and meProvin' everyone wrongDon't think we'll everGet our differences patchedDon't really matter'cause we're perfectly matched[Chorus: x2]I'm m.c. kat on the rap so mic itHere's a little story and you're sure to like itSwift and sly and I'm playing it coolWith my home girl, Paula AbdulNothing in common but this trustI'm like a minus, she's like a plusOne going up, one coming downBut we seem to land on common groundWhen things go wrong we make correctionsTo keep things moving in the right directionTry to fight it but I'm telling you jackIt's useless, opposites attract
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Paula Abdul
Paula Julie Abdul ( /ˈæbduːl/; born June 19, 1962) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, choreographer, actress and television personality. more »
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Written by: Oliver J. Leiber
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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13 facts about this song
Song Composition"Opposites Attract" was performed by Paula Abdul for her debut studio album “Forever Your Girl” in 1988. |
Music Video CreativityThe music video was noted for its innovative concept featuring an animated dancing cat dubbed MC Skat Kat, making it one of the first videos to combine human and animation interactions. |
Chart PerformanceThe song hit the Number 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1990, becoming Abdul's fourth number-one single on the chart. |
CollaborationThe character, MC Skat Kat was voiced by the artist "The Wild Pair," who also contributed vocals to several other songs on Paula Abdul's album. |
Grammy NominationIn 1991, "Opposites Attract" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video. |
International SuccessIn addition to its US success, the song also reached number 2 in Australia and Canada, and number 3 in the UK. |
Dance RoutineAbdul choreographed the dance routine in the video and has been acknowledged for her innovative choreography combining human and animation moves. |
Continued InfluenceThe music video for "Opposites Attract" is still referenced in popular culture, with a parody in the popular TV show, "Family Guy," where Peter Griffin dances with MC Skat Kat. |
Behind the SongAccording to Paula Abdul, the lyrics of "Opposites Attract" were inspired by her former relationships where she found herself to be attracted to her opposites. |
Visual AppealThe video’s unique combination of real-life and animated dance sequences earned the video a MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography. |
LongevityDespite being over 30 years old as of 2021, the song continues to be played regularly on 80s and 90s themed radio stations. |
Featuring ArtistsThe song features the rap duo The Wild Pair, making it a unique blend of Paula Abdul's pop and dance influences with a rap element. |
Songwriter’s ContributionThe song was co-written by Oliver Leiber, the son of rock and roll pioneer Jerry Leiber of the songwriting team Leiber and Stoller. |
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