Missionary Man
Eurythmics
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Well I was born an original sinner. I was borne from original sin. And if I had a dollar bill For all the things I've done There'd be a mountain of money Piled up to my chin My mother told me good My mother told me strong. She said "Be true to yourself And you can't go wrong." "But there's just one thing That you must understand." "You can fool with your brother But don't mess with a missionary man." Don't mess with a missionary man. Don't mess with a missionary man. Well the missionary man He's got god on his side. He's got the saints and apostles Backin' up from behind. Black eyed looks from those bible books. He's a man with a mission Got a serious mind. There was a woman in the jungle And a monkey on a tree. The missionary man he was followin' me. He said "Stop what you're doing." "Get down upon your knees." "I've a message for you that you better believe."
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Written by: ANNIE LENNOX, DAVID ALLAN STEWART
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Missionary Man" was written by the members of the Eurythmics, Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart.
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Album AppearanceThe song was the lead single from their sixth studio album "Revenge", released in 1986.
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Chart Performance"Missionary Man" reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Mainstream Rock chart in the United States.
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Grammy RecognitionThe song won the 1987 Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
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Lyric InterpretationThe song is often interpreted as an ironic commentary on religious zealots.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Missionary Man" followed a heavy religious theme, with Annie Lennox shown as various biblical figures like David, Delilah, and Jezebel.
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Sound DesignThe song stands out for its heavy use of harmonica, bringing a blues-rock sound to the synth-pop duo.
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Cover Versions"Missionary Man" has been covered by bands like Ghost, a Swedish rock band, as part of their 2018 album "Prequelle".
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Personal InspirationAnnie Lennox reportedly drew on her own upbringing in a strict religious environment to provide context and inspiration for the song's lyrics.
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Live PerformancesThe song remains a constant during live performances by Eurythmics and has also formed part of Annie Lennox's solo tours.
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