The band currently is composed of Timothy Sandusky (aka Saseuss) on vocals and synth guitar, Laura Grey (aka LTG491) on vocals and trumpet, David Bowers on guitar, David Gallagher on guitar, Aaron Allietta (aka Veal) on keyboards and vibraphone, Robert Salihar (aka Bob) on bass guitar, James Gallagher (aka Jarry) on drums, with Ryan Chindlund primarily as the live producer.
In the modern incarnation, Oucho Sparks is known for its vocal harmonies, epic guitar lines, icy synths, and lush cinematic soundscapes. They have been compared to other rock bands such as Radiohead, Queen, The Flaming Lips, Frank Zappa, Arcade Fire, and Hawkwind.
Grey
Oucho Sparks Lyrics
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They say so shiny grey
They made me from German cars
And photographs and epitaphs
Of all their favourite dogs.
Well I can think and talk and sink but I cannot see
Oh oh.
I am blind not because my eyes are broke or covered up
But I am blind because I was designed with no eyes at all.
I am blind not because my eyes are broke or covered up
But I am blind because I was designed with no eyes at all.
People ask why I don't smile
I say I can't smile
My face was not made that way
But in truth I refuse to smile
Because I can't cry without eyes
Ah ah.
Drown, drown me so I can weep.
I am blind not because my eyes are broke or covered up
But I am blind because I was designed with no eyes at all.
I am blind not because my eyes are broke or covered up
But I am blind because I was designed with no eyes at all.
Please go away, I can't see you anyway
Please go away, I can't see you anyway.
Drown, drown me so I can weep
Drown, drown me so I can weep
Drown, drown me so I can weep
Drown, drown me so I can weep.
The lyrics of Oucho Sparks's song "Grey" touch upon the theme of identity, specifically focusing on how the individual in the song has been defined by others as "grey". The opening lines reveal that the singer has been given this name by other people, who describe them as shiny grey. The next few lines provide a possible explanation for this identity: the singer was made from German cars and photographs, as well as epitaphs of all their favourite dogs. This suggests that the singer might be some kind of artificial creation or construct, rather than a natural human being.
The singer then reveals that they are blind, not because their eyes are broken or covered up, but because they were designed with no eyes at all. This builds on the previous suggestion that they may be a creation of some kind, rather than a human being. The chorus repeats this line, emphasizing the singer's identity as a blind individual with no eyes.
Later on, the singer explains that they cannot smile because their face was not made that way. However, they also admit that they refuse to smile because they cannot cry without eyes. This highlights the theme of identity and how it is shaped by the individual's experiences and limitations. The final lines of the song repeat the plea to be drowned so that they can weep, further emphasizing the singer's desire to express emotion despite their physical limitations.
Overall, the lyrics of "Grey" explore complex themes of identity and the limitations of the physical body.
Line by Line Meaning
They call me grey because I'm grey
I am known as grey because I am made of grey materials
They say so shiny grey
I am described as being a shiny shade of grey
They made me from German cars
I was created using German car elements
And photographs and epitaphs
Additionally, I was made from pictures and inscriptions
Of all their favourite dogs.
These pictures and inscriptions were of their beloved pets
Well I can think and talk and sink but I cannot see
I have the ability to think, talk, and even sink, but I lack vision
Oh oh.
Interjection indicating discomfort or sadness
I am blind not because my eyes are broke or covered up
My blindness is not due to damaged or obstructed eyes
But I am blind because I was designed with no eyes at all.
Rather, I have no physical eyes and was created without them
People ask why I don't smile
Others inquire why I don't appear happy or content
I say I can't smile
I respond that I am incapable of smiling
My face was not made that way
My appearance was not designed to allow for a smile
But in truth I refuse to smile
In actuality, I choose not to smile
Because I can't cry without eyes
The reason being that I cannot shed tears without physical eyes
Ah ah.
Interjection expressing frustration or sadness
Drown, drown me so I can weep.
I desire to feel the sensation of tears and cry, hence I request to be drowned
Please go away, I can't see you anyway
As I am blind, I suggest for the person to leave since I cannot perceive them anyway
Drown, drown me so I can weep
Repetition of my previous plea to experience tears and cry
Drown, drown me so I can weep
Reiteration of the desire to be overcome in water to mourn
Drown, drown me so I can weep
Repetition of the wish to be surrounded by water to feel sorrow
Drown, drown me so I can weep.
Final repetition of the desire to be submerge in water to experience mourning
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