Amateur Hour
Sparks Lyrics
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Its the perfect little setting for the one night stands
The drapes are drawn and the lights are low
Its the time to put in practice what you've dreamed about
But she can show you what you must do to be more like people better than you.
Amateur Hour goes on and on
She lets you know
Amateur Hour goes on and on
When you turn pro, you know,
She tells you so
Girls grow tops to go topless in
While we sit and count the hairs
That blossom from our chin
Our voices change at a rapid pace
I could start a song at tenor and then end at bass
So choose your partners everyone
If you hesitate, the good ones are gone
Amateur Hour goes on and on
When you turn pro, you know,
She lets you know
Amateur Hour goes on and on
When you turn pro, you know,
She tells you so
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh oooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh oooh ooh ooh
And Amateur Hour goes on and on,
When you turn pro you know,
She lets you know
Dance, laugh, wine, dine, talk and sing
But those cannot replace what is the real thing
It's a lot like playing the violin
You cannot start off to be Yehudi Menuhin
So Amateur Hour goes on and on
When you turn pro, you know,
She lets you know
Amateur Hour goes on and on
When you turn pro, you know,
She tells you so
The lyrics to Sparks's song "Amateur Hour" describe a scene of sexual exploration and the pressure to perform well. The first verse talks about a small town or rural area where it's easy to have one night stands. The singer urges the listener to put their fantasies into action, but also warns that they need to improve themselves if they want to be more like the people they admire. The chorus then repeats the phrase "Amateur Hour" and explains that as you become more experienced, you will know when you've turned pro because of the feedback you receive from your partner.
The second verse describes the awkwardness of adolescence, with boys embarrassed by their developing voices and facial hair. While the girls are confidently taking off their tops, the boys are left counting their chin hairs. The singer continues to encourage the listener to participate in sexual experiences, but warns that good partners will be gone if you hesitate. The final verse compares the experience of sex to playing the violin and encourages the listener to strive for excellence.
The song seems to be a commentary on sexual performance and the pressure to be good at it. The title "Amateur Hour" suggests that early sexual experiences are fumbling and awkward, but with practice, you can become a pro. The lyrics imply that the only way to learn is by doing and making mistakes until you improve.
Line by Line Meaning
Lawns grow plush in the hinter lands
The suburbs are the perfect place for casual hookups
Its the perfect little setting for the one night stands
The suburbs are great for one-time hookups
The drapes are drawn and the lights are low
The mood is set for intimacy
Its the time to put in practice what you've dreamed about
This is your chance to try out your fantasies
But she can show you what you must do to be more like people better than you.
She can teach you how to be better at sex, like those who are more experienced than you.
Amateur Hour goes on and on
Being inexperienced in sex can feel like it's never-ending
When you turn pro, you know, She lets you know
When you become more experienced, you understand what real intimacy is
Girls grow tops to go topless in
Women wear tops just to take them off
While we sit and count the hairs That blossom from our chin
Men get older and less attractive as they grow facial hair
Our voices change at a rapid pace
As men grow older, their voices change drastically
I could start a song at tenor and then end at bass
My voice can change dramatically during the course of a song
So choose your partners everyone
Be careful who you choose to have sex with
If you hesitate, the good ones are gone
If you wait too long, the better people to have sex with will be unavailable
Dance, laugh, wine, dine, talk and sing
These are all great activities, but cannot replace sex
But those cannot replace what is the real thing
No other activity can replace the true intimacy of sex
It's a lot like playing the violin
Sex requires practice and experience to become skilled at it
You cannot start off to be Yehudi Menuhin
You can't expect to be great at sex without any experience
When you turn pro, you know, She lets you know
When you become more experienced, you understand what real intimacy is
Amateur Hour goes on and on
Being inexperienced in sex can feel like it's never-ending
When you turn pro, you know, She tells you so
When you become more experienced, you understand what real intimacy is
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh oooh ooh ooh
Vocalizations that express excitement and pleasure
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Vocalizations that express excitement and pleasure
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Written by: RON MAEL
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