Sgt. Rock (Is Going to Help Me)

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About Sgt. Rock (Is Going to Help Me)

"Sgt. Rock (Is Going to Help Me)" is a song by the British band XTC. Released as the band's 12th single in December 1980, it charted in the UK singles chart at No. 16 on 21 February 1981, being XTC's biggest single chart success to this date. The song also reached the Irish charts, peaking at No. 20. The band performed the song on Top of the Pops and the Saturday morning show Multi-Coloured Swap Shop. The tune itself was recorded at Townhouse Studios, London in June 1980. The 7" single is packed with a poster, showing a Sgt. Rock comic. The song is featured on the compilation albums Waxworks: Some Singles 1977–1982, The Compact XTC, and Fossil Fuel: The XTC Singles 1977–92. 


Year:
1980
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I'm enlisting, overseas aid 
Need assisting, help with a maid 
Get the expert, on mademoiselles 
He could diffuse, any bombshell 

If I could only be tough like him 
Then I could win 
My own, small, battle of the sexes 

Sgt. Rock is going to help me 
Make the girl mine 
Keep her stood in line 
And Sgt. Rock is going to help me 
Make the girl mine 
Keep her stood in line 
And make the girl mine, wave the victory sign 

I'm invading, territories 
Girls are foreign and strange to me 
Get the expert, at kissing and stuff 
While he stays easy, when things get rough 

If I could only be tough like him 
Then I could win 
My own, small, battle of the sexes 

And Sgt. Rock is going to help me 
Make the girl mine 
Keep her stood in line 
And Sgt. Rock is going to help me 
Make the girl mine 
Keep her stood in line 
And make the girl mine, wave the victory sign 

Sometimes relationships don't go as planned 
Some girls can make themselves so cold 
A no-mans land

If I could only be tough like him 
Then I could win 
My own, small, battle of the sexes 

Sgt. Rock is going to help me 
Make the girl mine 
Keep her stood in line 
And Sgt. Rock is going to help me 
Make the girl mine 
Keep her stood in line 
Sgt. Rock is going to help me 
Make the girl mine 
Keep her stood in line 
Sgt. Rock is going to help me 
Make the girl mine 
Keep her stood in line 
Make the girl mine, wave the victory sign

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XTC

XTC was a New Wave band from Swindon, England, active between 1977 and 2005. The band enjoyed some chart success, including the UK and Canadian hits "Making Plans for Nigel" (1979) and "Senses Working Overtime" (1982), but are perhaps even better known for their long-standing critical (rather than commercial) success. more »

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15 facts about this song

Release
"Sgt. Rock (Is Going to Help Me)" is a song by the British band XTC, released in 1980.
Album Origin
It is included in their fourth studio album, "Black Sea."
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart, representing one of the band's most commercially successful songs.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics were inspired by a DC Comics character of the same name, envisioning the soldier helping overcome the singer's difficulties with women.
Controversial Content
The song sparked controversy for its allegedly sexist lyrics, which led to radio stations banning it and some fans criticizing the band.
Song Writing
It was written by the band's frontman, Andy Partridge.
Unique Style
The song represents XTC's variation of new wave and post-punk music, featuring a combination of rock and reggae influences.
Unusual Album Art
The cover art of the "Black Sea" album, which included "Sgt. Rock (Is Going to Help Me)," showed the band dressed in deep-sea diving outfits, a departure from the military theme of the song.
Live performances
Despite its success, XTC stopped touring two years before the song's release, meaning it was primarily promoted through music videos and radio play, not live performances.
Influence
"Sgt. Rock (Is Going to Help Me)" is often seen as a precursor to "geek rock" or "nerd rock," genres defined by their pop culture references and quirky lyrics.
Song Duration
The track duration is 3 minutes and 35 seconds.
Unchanged Lineup
By the time "Sgt. Rock (Is Going to Help Me)" was released, XTC's lineup had remained unchanged for three years, a rarity in the often turbulent world of rock music.
Song Reception
Despite the initial mixed reception due to its controversial lyrics, "Sgt. Rock (Is Going to Help Me)" has since been recognized as a classic track by XTC fans.
Lyrics Source
The lyrics of "Sgt. Rock (Is Going to Help Me)" reflecting Partridge's own awkwardness and bashfulness around women.
Pop Culture
The song has been used in various pop culture mediums, including television shows and video games, further demonstrating its lasting appeal.

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