Scott Bakula
Sunspot Lyrics
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every night with my girlfriend.
Al and Sam, they leaped through time,
and I felt like they were my best friends.
Ziggy said there’s a 98 percent
chance of a broken heart.
Scott Bakula never played Dracula,
laid down the smackula on the bad guys.
He was honest and sharing and loving and caring,
the kind of guy who would always do the right thing,
Clever and handsome and so damn sensitive,
and I’m not… Scott.
He was sweet enough to tame the fire,
in that self-empowered Murphy Brown chick.
I even bought ‘Lord of Illusions’,
even though I thought that move kinda sucked.
Ziggy said there’s a 98 percent
chance that the ending’s sad.
Scott Bakula never smoked crackula,
he played quarterbackula in ‘Necessary Roughness’.
Scott Bakula never played Dracula,
laid down the smackula on the bad guys.
He was honest and sharing and loving and caring,
the kind of guy who would always do the right thing,
Clever and handsome and so damn sensitive,
and I’m not… Scott.
He’s nice enough to play a gay guy.
He’s cool enough to star in sci-fi.
He’s man enough to helm a starship,
and I’m the type of guy who would feel up that Vulcan chick.
Ziggy said there’s a 98 percent
chance that I’m a prick.
No one can love you like Scott Bakula can love you.
I’ll never be Scott Bakula,
He possesses all the traits that I sorely lackula,
Sometimes I just want to punch him in the sackula,
because I’m not Scott.
The song "Scott Bakula" by Sunspot is a heartfelt tribute to the actor Scott Bakula who rose to fame in the 1990s as the star of the science-fiction TV show, "Quantum Leap." The lyrics of the song express the singer's admiration for Bakula's character, Sam, and his friend Al, who traveled through time, righting wrongs and helping people. The singer even goes so far as to say that he felt like Bakula was his best friend.
The lyrics go on to praise Bakula's qualities as a person, describing him as honest, caring, and sensitive. The singer also notes Bakula's versatility as an actor, citing his roles in "Murphy Brown," "Lord of Illusions," and "Necessary Roughness." The song ends on a somewhat bitter note, with the singer admitting that he can never be like Bakula and feeling jealous of his qualities.
The song is not just a tribute to Bakula, but also a reflection on the power of media to create a sense of connection and community. Many people have felt a similar sense of identification with characters and actors they admire, and the song speaks to that experience on a deep level.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to watch Quantum Leap,
every night with my girlfriend.
I would watch Quantum Leap regularly, and it became a bond that my girlfriend and I shared.
Al and Sam, they leaped through time,
and I felt like they were my best friends.
The characters Al and Sam from Quantum Leap traveled through time, and I felt like they were close friends of mine.
Ziggy said there’s a 98 percent
chance of a broken heart.
Ziggy, a fictional computer from Quantum Leap, predicted that there was a high likelihood of heartbreak occurring.
Scott Bakula never played Dracula,
laid down the smackula on the bad guys.
Scott Bakula, the actor I admire, never played the role of Dracula, but he excelled in portraying heroic characters that could take down villains.
He was honest and sharing and loving and caring,
the kind of guy who would always do the right thing,
Scott Bakula's characters were often honest, caring, and did the right thing in difficult situations.
Clever and handsome and so damn sensitive,
and I’m not… Scott.
Scott Bakula was smart, attractive, and great at conveying emotions, but I lack those qualities.
He was sweet enough to tame the fire,
in that self-empowered Murphy Brown chick.
Scott Bakula's character was gentle yet strong enough to win the heart of the independent leading lady of Murphy Brown.
Ziggy said there’s a 98 percent
chance that the ending’s sad.
Ziggy predicted that the ending of Murphy Brown would not be a happy one.
Scott Bakula never smoked crackula,
he played quarterbackula in ‘Necessary Roughness’.
Scott Bakula's character in Necessary Roughness was a skilled football player and not a drug addict.
He’s nice enough to play a gay guy.
He’s cool enough to star in sci-fi.
Scott Bakula's range as an actor allowed him to portray a gay character and excel in science fiction roles.
He’s man enough to helm a starship,
and I’m the type of guy who would feel up that Vulcan chick.
Scott Bakula's character in Star Trek: Enterprise was a competent leader while I would be more interested in pursuing romance with a fictional character depicted as a Vulcan.
Ziggy said there’s a 98 percent
chance that I’m a prick.
Ziggy predicted that I may not be the best person.
No one can love you like Scott Bakula can love you.
Scott Bakula's performances are so impressive that it feels like no one else can match that level of charm and charisma.
I’ll never be Scott Bakula,
He possesses all the traits that I sorely lackula,
I understand that I cannot be like Scott Bakula as he has unique qualities I do not possess.
Sometimes I just want to punch him in the sackula,
because I’m not Scott.
Despite my admiration, I can feel jealous of Scott Bakula and his talent.
Contributed by Adeline Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Marshal Arnold
Epic tune-ula. I heard this years ago on a Trek related podcast. Somehow I started humming it today and here it is! Ah, refreshing!
rwsmith99
Busted out laughing at "laid down the smackula" and didn't stop till the end of the song. Excellent work.
Paige Mustang
I’m so glad I found this video again! I thought it had been taken down! This video changed my life lol I rewatched it so many times that I start to hear the song in my head when I hear certain phrases 😂😂
cronkite satellite
Great song!!! I used to do shows with you guys at the Red Sea in MPLS. Keep rocking Mike!
wakkanne
Hahaha! Nice! I discovered this song a few years ago and thought it was great. Just saw your video today. Priceless! I've loved him since I was 14 and still do. I once teased my very wonderful husband, saying, "Whenever I wonder how I ended up with you instead of someone more like Sam Beckett, I have to remind myself, "No one can love like Scott Bakula can love you!'" :D
speed24601
OMG!!!! This song is AWESOME!!!! Also, Happy Birthday to Scott Bakula!!!
Nick Robinson
I'm always coming back to this. What a treat seeing them perform this live at summerfest Milwaukee 2005.
Wylie Griffin
I think my favorite part is "No one can love you like Scott Bakula can love you!" I just find that so amusing.
Lord Funface The Atomic Toaster
Scott is my childhood superhero. One smile from him and I can shift mountains.
ThatPoshGirl
I love this. I hope the hear it at the QL convnetion next year!