Missionary Position
Sparks
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It’s a little retro and a bit passé But you know you make her feel A-OK And she feels alright, the stars are bright, the missionary position And the acrobats, well they tend to scoff All you know is that you can get her off And you feel alright, the stars are bright, the missionary position The tried and true is good enough for me and you For me and you The tried and true is good enough Don’t need anymore, we don’t need anymore A rebranding effort might just be the thing But a name’s a name and we’re continuing Always feeling fine, it ain’t the wine, it’s the missionary position There are pros and cons to each different pose But we don’t see any need to get to those ‘cause we’re feeling great, a heightened state, the missionary position The tried and true is good enough for me and you For me and you The tried and true is good enough Don’t need anymore, we don’t need anymore Don’t need anymore, we don’t need anymore You might have positions you can recommend But I don’t know if we’ll ever get to them ‘cause we feel alright, the stars are bright, the missionary position You might pride yourself, you’re so Avant garde But we're neoclassicists, I guess, at heart Patronise all you like, we both like the missionary position Missionary, missionary, missionary, missionary… It’s a private matter as to frequency But we both are smiling as you well can see And it ain’t no joke, it ain’t baroque, it’s the missionary position It’s a little retro and a bit passé But you know you'll make her feel A-OK And she feels alright, the stars are bright, the missionary position
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Written by: Ronald D Mael, Russell C Mael
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10 facts about this song
AlbumThe song, "Missionary Position," by American rock band Sparks, is in the album "Hippopotamus" which was released in 2017.
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Chart SuccessThe song peaked at number 7 on the Billboard US Top Heatseekers Albums, showing its popularity among audiences at that time.
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GenreClassified under "art rock," the song is known for its quirky lyrics and blend of rock-based music with avant-garde elements encompassed within Sparks' signature style.
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Band MembersThe song features the powerful songwriting and performative duo of the Mael brothers- Russell (lead vocals) and Ron (keyboards and vocals), who have been the core of Sparks since the late 1960s.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Missionary Position" celebrate this traditional sexual position with humor, wit and slightly off-kilter takes on intimacy, typical of Sparks' penchant for unconventional subject matter.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Missionary Position" is characteristic of the band’s eccentricity, featuring the Mael brothers in a quirky setting, surrounded by an aura of retro style.
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Critical AcclaimThis song has been praised by critics for its catchy tune, smartly penned lyrics and a style that stands testament to Sparks' refusal to conform to mainstream styles.
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Live Performances"Missionary Position" was performed live during their 2018 concerts, where the band's flamboyantly eccentric performance captivated audiences.
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Indie Rock"Missionary Position" is considered a part of the revival of indie art rock in the late 2010's, asserting Sparks' relevance and creativity in the contemporary music scene.
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Visual IdentityKnown for their visually distinct identity, exemplified by Ron's Chaplin-esque mustache and demeanor, their performance of "Missionary Position" injects an additional element of visual quirkiness to the song.
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