Originally, Sumner wanted to record the vocals with an erotic inflection comparable to that of Donna Summer's, but after recording the first take, he realised that the results were far from expectations and sounded as if he were "stuck on the toilet with constipation".
Sumner initially aimed to capture the vocals with an erotic inflection akin to Donna Summer's style. However, upon recording the first attempt, he found the outcome unsatisfactory and it sounded like he was experiencing severe constipation while stuck in a bathroom.