The band's long career has seen them successfully adopt many different musical genres; including glam pop, power pop, electronic dance music and mainstream pop. Despite these many styles, a recognizable "Sparks sound" remains throughout, and they have enjoyed a large cult following since their first releases. Sparks have been highly influential on the development of popular music, in particular on the late 1970s scene, when in collaboration with Giorgio Moroder (and Telex subsequently), they reinvented themselves as an electronic pop duo, and abandoned the traditional rock band line up. In contrast to the esteem in which they are held by such peers as Depeche Mode, New Order, Morrissey and They Might Be Giants, who all cite Sparks as a major influence, their almost constantly changing styles and unique visual presentations have sometimes seen them dismissed as a novelty act.
The 2002 release of Lil' Beethoven, their self-described "genre-defining opus", and 2006's Hello Young Lovers (their 20th studio album) have brought Sparks renewed critical and commercial success, and seen them continue to "steer clear of pop conventions."
The 2021 documentary film 'The Sparks Brothers', directed by Edgar Wright, has renewed interest in the band for a new audience.
A Fun Bunch Of Guys From Outer
Sparks Lyrics
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And we come from outer space
On the planet where we're from
War is even fun
We're a fun bunch of guys
We're a fun bunch of guys
Here to infiltrate and get a tan
We arrived here from the sky
We're a fun bunch of guys
We're a fun bunch of guys
We speak English real good
On our TV's in the sky
Your reruns come in fine
We're a fun bunch of guys
The lyrics of "A Fun Bunch of Guys from Outer Space" by Sparks are a humorous commentary on the stereotypical portrayal of aliens in popular culture. The song presents the image of a group of aliens who are "a fun bunch of guys" and come from a planet where war is a form of entertainment. They have come to infiltrate Earth and get a tan, arriving in their spaceship shaped like a "cream pie". The aliens speak English fluently and can even pick up TV signals from Earth.
The song plays with the idea of aliens as sinister, malevolent beings and instead presents them as harmless, fun-loving characters. The use of the word "tan" makes the aliens seem more like tourists than invaders, and their fondness for Earthly TV shows suggests that they are more interested in assimilating into human culture than taking it over. The juxtaposition of their love of war with their usual jovial antics implies that they are capable of anything, adding a touch of mystery to their character.
Overall, "A Fun Bunch of Guys from Outer Space" is a tongue-in-cheek ode to the idea of aliens as quirky, fun-loving beings from another world.
Line by Line Meaning
We're a fun bunch of guys
We are a group of people who enjoy having a good time.
And we come from outer space
Our place of origin is beyond the Earth's atmosphere.
On the planet where we're from
The location where we originate from.
War is even fun
Even conflict and violence is an enjoyable experience for us.
We're a fun bunch of guys
We are a group of people who enjoy having a good time.
Here to infiltrate and get a tan
Our purpose for being here is to secretly gain access and soak up some sun.
We arrived here from the sky
We arrived on this planet through the atmosphere.
On that cream pie parked outside
We arrived in a spaceship that is white in color and has a circular shape resembling a dessert pie.
We're a fun bunch of guys
We are a group of people who enjoy having a good time.
We speak English real good
We are proficient in communicating with humans in the English language.
On our TV's in the sky
In our spaceship, we have screens that showcase visual content that is airborne.
Your reruns come in fine
We are able to receive and enjoy the re-airing of past human television programs and shows.
We're a fun bunch of guys
We are a group of people who enjoy having a good time.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RONALD D MAEL, RUSSELL CRAIG MAEL
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Philip Kassabian
on Scheherazade
A great Sparks song.
Philip Kassabian
on Aeroflot
This song is amazing.
Philip Kassabian
on Irreplaceable
Sparks is an absolutely fantastic band.
Philip Kassabian
on It's Educational
An absolutely great Sparks song.
Philip Kassabian
on The Calm Before the Storm
A great and fantastic Sparks song.
Philip Kassabian
on Perfume
A very catchy and great Sparks song.