Sparks
Peter and the Wolf Lyrics


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The day I met you, I went mad
The trees and the buildings all blew up
Sparks they flew into the air
Lightning flew from your hair

And I knew, my body lost its way
What else could I say?




Overall Meaning

These lyrics from Peter and the Wolf's song "Sparks" convey the intense feelings of infatuation and attraction one experiences when first meeting someone they are drawn to. The singer describes losing themselves in the moment, with the imagery of trees and buildings exploding symbolizing the explosive, overwhelming nature of this feeling. The sparks and lightning from the other person's hair represent the electrifying, passionate attraction between them.


The lyrics also touch on the sense of confusion and disorientation that can accompany such intense emotions. The singer admits that their body "lost its way", indicating a loss of control and rationality in the face of this powerful attraction. Despite this, the singer is unable to resist their feelings, acknowledging that there is nothing else they could say or do in the face of such overpowering emotional energy.


Line by Line Meaning

The day I met you, I went mad
The day I met you, my emotions became uncontrollable


The trees and the buildings all blew up
The surroundings became insignificant in comparison to the sheer intensity of the moment


Sparks they flew into the air
The chemistry between us was palpable and lit up the atmosphere


Lightning flew from your hair
The energy you gave off was so powerful that it seemed to emanate from your very being


And I knew, my body lost its way
I felt completely disoriented and lost control of myself as a result of being overwhelmed by you


What else could I say?
There is no other way to describe it, the experience was indescribable




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Juliecipriani

really amazing song, love translating it like a poem to spanish, its so beautifull

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