Missionary Position

Sparks

About Missionary Position

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Year:
2017
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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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Sparks

Sparks is an American rock and pop band formed in Los Angeles in 1971 by brothers Ron (keyboards) and Russell Mael (vocals), renamed from Halfnelson. Best known for their quirky approach to songwriting, Sparks' music is often accompanied by intelligent, sophisticated, and acerbic lyrics, and an idiosyncratic, theatrical stage presence, typified in the contrast between Russell's wide-eyed hyperactive frontman antics and Ron's sedentary scowling. They are also noted for Russell Mael's falsetto voice and Ron Mael's keyboard style. more »

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Written by: Ronald D Mael, Russell C Mael

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10 facts about this song

Album
The song, "Missionary Position," by American rock band Sparks, is in the album "Hippopotamus" which was released in 2017.
Chart Success
The song peaked at number 7 on the Billboard US Top Heatseekers Albums, showing its popularity among audiences at that time.
Genre
Classified 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.
Band Members
The 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.
Lyrics
The 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Critical Acclaim
This 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.
Live Performances
"Missionary Position" was performed live during their 2018 concerts, where the band's flamboyantly eccentric performance captivated audiences.
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.
Visual Identity
Known 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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