[3] Heavily inspired by hip hop music, the song incorporates vocal samples from "Love Rap" by Spoonie Gee and the Treacherous Three.

[5] In a review of Play, John Bush of AllMusic notes "Bodyrock"'s big beat elements and writes that its "similarities to contemporary dance superstars like Fatboy Slim and Chemical Brothers are just a bit too close for comfort.

The version released in the United Kingdom, directed by Fredrik Bond, features a man frenetically dancing in an urban setting while Moby looks on.

During the video, Moby acts as an effects man, turning on a wind machine and later a flame bar, accidentally blowing up a nearby car.

The third version, directed by Steve Carr and released in the United States, features Moby wearing a special pair of sunglasses that allows him to see dancers wherever he goes.