Stripper Vicar

Mansun

About Stripper Vicar

"Stripper Vicar" is a song by Chester rock band Mansun released in 1996. It was the lead track of Three EP and was the band's fifth release overall. The single was the group's first with the group's new drummer, Andie Rathbone. The EP became Mansun's first top twenty hit peaking at #19 on the UK Singles Chart. Three EP was released on Two CDs, and 7" Vinyl. "Stripper Vicar" and "An Open Letter To The Lyrical Trainspotter" were included on the group's début album, though the single was left off US editions. In Japan the majority of the Three EP was compiled with three tracks from the group's earlier Two EP release under the title Special Mini Album (Japan Only EP). 


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1996
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Dear Mavis I'm compelled to write this letter
In the hope that you may soon be getting better
I've a feeling you should go and see a doctor
If you haven't then you know you really oughta
I was worried so I went to see the vicar
But before I could confess he first confessed to be a stripper

Dear Mavis it was very strange to see him
So I thought I'd write and ask you your opinion
Should I grass on him, report him to the Cardinal?
Or whether I should egg him on to turn professional?
If I dob on him they'll call him plastic scouser
But the only thing the Stripper Vicar wears is plastic trousers

Mavis's opinion, all we really seek
Mavis's opinion, all we, should we

Lie while he's still alive?
Should we lie while he's still alive?
Cause when the vicar strips he gets away with it

Dear Mavis thought I'd follow up my letter
Drop a line about the fate of our poor vicar
Very tragically his time on Earth has ended
Found him gagged and bound in stockings and suspenders
Dear Mavis if you tell us what you're thoughts are
And I hope that they're not biased 'cause you are the vicar's daughter

Mavis's opinion,all we really seek
Mavis's opinion, all we, should we

Lie now that he has died?
Should we lie now that he has died?
Cause when the vicar strips he gets away with it

And we know that he's a vicar and by night a part time stripper
And the vicar got suspended in his stockings and suspenders
And he's making wine from water while he dresses like his daughter
And we know that he's a rip off 'cause we've seen him with his kit off

Should we lie now that he has died?
Should we lie now that he has died?
Cause when the vicar strips he gets away with it, oh shit!

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Mansun

Mansun were an English alternative rock band formed in Chester in 1995. The band comprised vocalist/rhythm guitarist Paul Draper, bassist Stove King, lead guitarist/backing vocalist Dominic Chad, and drummer Andie Rathbone. more »

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Written by: PAUL EDWARD DRAPER

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10 facts about this song

Song Production
"Stripper Vicar" is one of the most renowned songs by British alternative rock band, "Mansun".
Album Inclusion
The song was released as a single and is also included in the band’s debut album, "Attack of the Grey Lantern" which was released in 1997.
Chart Performance
It managed to rank at number 19 on the UK Singles Chart, demonstrating the song's popularity.
Song Composition
Like the rest of the album, "Stripper Vicar" continues Mansun's tradition of intricate song structures, unusually dense production, harmonically complex arrangements and quirky lyrics.
Lyrical Theme
As indicated by the name, “Stripper Vicar” has a unique theme that combines the ideas of religious figures with adult entertainment industry.
Music Video
The music video for "Stripper Vicar" is just as eccentric as the song itself, featuring an actual vicar in a confessional booth talking to various "sinners".
Style Classification
The song is considered an example of the Britpop genre that was popular during the mid to late 1990s but it also has elements of progressive rock and post-Britpop.
Legacy
Despite the band members' mixed feelings towards the song, "Stripper Vicar" remains a fan favorite and is often included in "best of" lists for the band.
Single's B-Sides
The single also included the B-sides "Dark Mavis" and "An Open Letter to the Lyrical Trainspotter", both of which received positive reviews.
Controversy
Upon its release, the song stirred some controversy due to its provocative title and subject matter, nevertheless, it is often praised for its innovative and daring approach to songwriting.

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