SPARK
Mary Beth Lyrics
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Come the eleventh hour, I'd be the one still there
Watching the world go by, hoping someone would catch my eye
And wake me up in time, in time to fly
Maybe one of these days
Maybe one of these nights in the dark
Maybe I'll see a light, come alive
All those grainy memories, turning cinematic, now Dolly round a kiss
Oh my God, That was lovely, I wonder if love feels like this
All of your world spinning round, all of the answers found in someone
My friends say be strong, be patient, take your time, I know, I try
Maybe one of these days
Maybe one of these nights in the dark
Maybe I'll see a light come alive
And feel a... Spark
I can go through the motions
I can smile and laugh at all the right times
Strike a pose, wind blowing, staring at the ocean
And still, am I that hard to recognize
Maybe one of these days
Maybe one of these nights in the dark
Maybe I'll see a light come alive
And feel a... Spark
Mary Beth's song "Spark" is about the feeling of being a wallflower, watching and waiting for something to change in her life. She describes herself as the girl in the comfortable chair, always present but never really noticed or appreciated. As time passes, she begins to have memories that take on a cinematic quality, making her wonder if love feels as magical as those moments seem. Her friends tell her to be patient and strong, but even as she smiles and laughs and strikes a pose for others, she wonders if anyone truly sees her.
Despite feeling overlooked and forgotten, Mary Beth holds onto hope that one day she will see a light and feel a spark of inspiration or love that will wake her up in time to fly. The use of the word "spark" in the chorus is significant, as it represents the potential for change and growth that exists within her, even if she doesn't yet see it.
Overall, the song is a poignant reminder to keep hoping and dreaming, even when life feels stagnant or repetitive. As Mary Beth sings, "Maybe one of these days, maybe one of these nights in the dark, maybe I'll see a light come alive and feel a spark."
Line by Line Meaning
Always the wallflower, the girl in the comfortable chair
I've always been shy and prefer to stay unnoticed in social situations.
Come the eleventh hour, I'd be the one still there
Even though I'm hesitant to take the spotlight, I'm usually the one who sticks around until the very end of events.
Watching the world go by, hoping someone would catch my eye
I tend to observe my surroundings, wishing someone would take notice of me.
And wake me up in time, in time to fly
I'm longing for someone to help me come out of my shell and take risks.
All those grainy memories, turning cinematic, now Dolly round a kiss
I'm reminiscing about past moments that suddenly seem more magical and romantic in hindsight.
Oh my God, That was lovely, I wonder if love feels like this
Reflecting on those memories makes me wonder if love could possibly feel as enchanting as those moments do in my mind.
All of your world spinning round, all of the answers found in someone
A significant other seems to be the key to solving all of life's problems and making everything feel more whole and complete.
My friends say be strong, be patient, take your time, I know, I try
My friends encourage me to be patient and not rush into anything, which I understand and attempt to follow, though it's difficult.
I can go through the motions
Sometimes I feel like I'm just mindlessly going through the motions of life, without any real purpose or direction.
I can smile and laugh at all the right times
Even though I feel lost sometimes, I've learned how to fake happiness and humor in social situations.
Strike a pose, wind blowing, staring at the ocean
I may be putting on a facade, but at least I know how to look the part of someone carefree and happy.
And still, am I that hard to recognize
Despite my attempts to fit in and be like everyone else, I feel like I'm not truly understood or accepted by those around me.
Maybe one of these days
Despite my concerns and insecurities, I'm still hopeful that things will change for the better in the future.
Maybe one of these nights in the dark
It could be that something significant happens when I least expect it.
Maybe I'll see a light come alive
I might finally find a new direction or purpose that makes me feel truly fulfilled and excited about life.
And feel a... Spark
This change could potentially give me the spark of energy and positivity that I've been missing in my life.
Contributed by Charlie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.