The lyrics were considered incredibly provocative for the time. In fact, the song was and even entire countries for being too sexually suggestive. The Music Video That Changed Everything
After years of country-pop hits and her transformation into "Bad Sandy," Newton-John was looking for something edgier. "Physical" was originally written with a more aggressive, rock-oriented male perspective in mind (it was even offered to Rod Stewart), but Olivia’s soft, melodic delivery gave the song a flirtatious irony that made it an instant smash. Olivia Newton-John - Physical
It turned the "Physical" look into a (leg warmers and headbands became mandatory attire). The lyrics were considered incredibly provocative for the