Sgt. Rock (Is Going to Help Me)
XTC
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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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15 facts about this song
Release"Sgt. Rock (Is Going to Help Me)" is a song by the British band XTC, released in 1980.
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Album OriginIt is included in their fourth studio album, "Black Sea."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart, representing one of the band's most commercially successful songs.
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Song ThemeThe 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.
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Controversial ContentThe song sparked controversy for its allegedly sexist lyrics, which led to radio stations banning it and some fans criticizing the band.
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Song WritingIt was written by the band's frontman, Andy Partridge.
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Unique StyleThe song represents XTC's variation of new wave and post-punk music, featuring a combination of rock and reggae influences.
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Unusual Album ArtThe 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.
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Live performancesDespite 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.
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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.
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Song DurationThe track duration is 3 minutes and 35 seconds.
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Unchanged LineupBy 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.
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Song ReceptionDespite 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.
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Lyrics SourceThe lyrics of "Sgt. Rock (Is Going to Help Me)" reflecting Partridge's own awkwardness and bashfulness around women.
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Pop CultureThe song has been used in various pop culture mediums, including television shows and video games, further demonstrating its lasting appeal.
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