Sparkler was formed by L.A. native Rick Parker, formerly a member of Lions & Ghosts, the "college rock" band.The band's 1997 debut, Wicker Park, was recorded with Keith Cleversley (Mercury Rev, The Flaming Lips) and drew comparisons to Mathew Sweet, Oasis, and Jellyfish with its mix of classic power pop and glam influences (though I think the best comparison might be Spacehog). Interestingly, the list of bands mentioned in Wicker Park's liner notes reads almost like a who's who of similar sounding (and similarly forgotten) 90s LA bands, including Summercamp, Campfire Girls, Agnes Gooch, Super Deluxe, and Gwen Mars.
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You Belong To Me
Sparkler Lyrics
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I hope that it's a bad dream
- A nightmare, fast asleep in my bed
I hope that I'll wake up to realise
That it's all in my head, oh
I try to distract myself
The thought of you lingers
I'm burning up, panicking
I pinch myself trying to convince myself that you ...
You belong to me - nobody else
How can I make you see?
You belong to me - don't you, baby?
You belong to me (and) you always will
How can I make you see?
You belong to me - you sure do
I only need to convince you
I truly want the truth
- Honestly, but how much truth can I bear
Red wine makes us spill our thoughts
But it hurts when you share
I pinch myself trying to convince myself that you ...
You belong to me - nobody else
How can I make you see?
You belong to me - don't you, baby?
You belong to me (and) you always will
How can I make you see?
You belong to me - you sure do
I only need to convince you, oh, hey
Don't you know, you ...
You belong to me - nobody else
How can I make you see?
You belong to me - don't you, baby?
You belong to me you always will
How can I make you see?
You belong to me - you sure do
I only need to convince you, convince you
The lyrics of "You Belong to Me" by Sparkler describe a person who is hopelessly in love with someone who does not reciprocate their feelings. The singer describes hoping that their desire for this person is just a bad dream that they can wake up from. They try to distract themselves with TV and movies, but the thought of the person they love still lingers in their mind, causing them panic and despair.
The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and a desire to possess the person they love. The singer repeatedly declares that this person belongs to them and no one else, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to convince them of this fact. They express a longing for the truth and honesty, but also acknowledge that the truth may be difficult to bear. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's strong desire to convince the person they love to belong to them.
Overall, the lyrics of "You Belong to Me" by Sparkler convey the pain and intensity of unrequited love, as well as the desperate desire to possess the object of one's affection.
Line by Line Meaning
I hope that it's a bad dream
I wish that my current situation is just a nightmare
A nightmare, fast asleep in my bed
A scary dream that I can wake up from
I hope that I'll wake up to realise
I want to open my eyes and see that my wish has come true
That it's all in my head, oh
That my current struggle is just a product of my imagination
I try to distract myself
I attempt to divert my attention
Junk TV, bad movies
Entertainment that is of low-value in quality or substance
The thought of you lingers
I can't stop thinking about you
I'm burning up, panicking
I'm feeling intense heat and anxiety
I pinch myself trying to convince myself that you ...
I'm trying to persuade myself that you're mine
You belong to me - nobody else
You're solely mine
How can I make you see?
What should I do to make you believe me?
You belong to me - don't you, baby?
You're mine, aren't you?
You belong to me (and) you always will
You will always be my possession
I truly want the truth
I genuinely desire an honest answer
Honestly, but how much truth can I bear
I want the truth, but I don't know how much of it I can handle
Red wine makes us spill our thoughts
Drinking red wine causes us to share our inner feelings
But it hurts when you share
It pains me when you reveal something unpleasant to me
You belong to me - you sure do
There's no doubt that you're mine
I only need to convince you
My only objective is to make you believe me
Don't you know, you ...
Do you not realize that you're mine?
I only need to convince you, convince you
My singular goal is to persuade you to believe me, twice
Contributed by Cameron E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ArchiveMan78
A classic that my family has listened to since it's release in 1956. GREAT!!! Thank you, Bob!
The45Prof
My pleasure!
RubyGrace Moseley
I love this song but this is my favorite version. It’s so happy and fun. The music is so happy and fun. Their voices are too. I absolutely love it
Andy Pandy
Lots of great things going on in this record - hooks aplenty and nice vocals from the two groups.
Peter Lydon
Don't forget the Maestro at the controls!
Albert Laura
Nice and never knew of it before. My parents loved watching him on Saturday night and I enjoyed it often also. Thanks and God Bless.