: It features aggressive, syncopated horn sections, searing saxophone solos by Fela himself, and the groundbreaking polyrhythmic drumming of Tony Allen , which Fela cited as essential to the Afrobeat sound.

often view the song as problematic or misogynistic because it appears to mock women's liberation.

: Like many of his works, the song ignores standard radio lengths, allowing the music to build and recede over a long duration—reminiscent of a "clockwork machine". Lyrical Themes & Controversy

Musically, "Lady" is a masterclass in the genre Fela pioneered.