All Sparks
Editors Lyrics

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You're answering questions
That have not yet been asked
All sparks will burn out in the end

You burn like you're bouncing cigarettes on the road
All sparks will burn out in the end

All sparks will burn out

All sparks will burn out
All sparks will burn out in the end

You're casting opinions
At people who need them
All sparks will burn out in the end

Well be careful angel
This life is just too long
All sparks will burn out in the end

All sparks will burn out
All sparks will burn out
All sparks will burn out in the end

You burn like you're bouncing cigarettes

All sparks will burn out
All sparks will burn out
All sparks will burn out
All sparks will burn out
All sparks will burn out

All sparks will burn out
All sparks will burn out in the end

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Editors' song "All Sparks" delve into the idea of impermanence and the transience of our existence. The opening line, "You're answering questions that have not yet been asked," is a reminder that life is full of uncertainties and the future is unpredictable. The line, "All sparks will burn out in the end," reinforces this notion and serves as a metaphor for the fleeting nature of life. Just like sparks that eventually dissipate and disappear, our time on earth is finite.

The second verse does not deviate from this central theme of impermanence. The line, "You burn like you're bouncing cigarettes on the road," compares one's life to a cigarette that is burning out. We are all burning like the cigarette, but our time is limited and will come to an end eventually. The following line, "All sparks will burn out in the end," emphasizes this message further.

The refrain repeats the central message of the song – all sparks, or life, will eventually come to an end. The final lines, "You burn like you're bouncing cigarettes," and "All sparks will burn out," serve to drive this point home. The song's somber and introspective tone encourages the listener to reflect on the fleeting nature of human existence and the importance of living life to the fullest.

Line by Line Meaning

You're answering questions
You feel the need to give answers, even to questions that have not yet been asked.

That have not yet been asked
You feel a sense of urgency to answer questions before they are even asked.

All sparks will burn out in the end
Everything, no matter how bright and powerful, eventually fades away and dies.

You burn like you're bouncing cigarettes on the road
You are consuming life too quickly and recklessly, like a burning cigarette bouncing on the pavement.

All sparks will burn out
Everything, including your own flame, will eventually extinguish.

You're casting opinions
You are sharing your own judgments about other people without necessarily being asked to do so.

At people who need them
You are imposing your opinions on others who may not even want them or find them helpful.

Well be careful angel
Be mindful and cautious, my dear.

This life is just too long
Life can feel endless and tiresome, so be careful not to waste it recklessly.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christopher Dominic Urbanowicz, Edward Owen Lay, Russell Leetch, Thomas Michael Smith

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