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.
Don't Leave Me Alone With Her
Sparks Lyrics
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The impetus is gone
Nobody's having fun
How about another drink
Or maybe just a snack
The rest will be here soon
Here, let me take you mac
There's still no need to go
Don't leave me alone with her
Every home is Rome alone with her
And if you all go, who'll say no to her
Don't leave me alone with her
Don't my sweat and shaking register
Cause if you all go, who'll say no to her
You look at her and say, "She looks ok to me"
I look at her and say, "She looks ok to me"
The reasons very clear
You're watching her with me
Don't leave me alone with her
Every home is Rome alone with her
And if you all go, who'll say no to her
Unwitting chaperons, how come you cannot see
Unwitting chaperons, how come you cannot see
A Hitler wearing heels
A soft Simon Legree
A Hun with honey skin
De Sade who makes good tea
Don't leave me here to be
Don't leave me here yo be
Don't leave me alone with her
Don't my sweat and shaking register
'Cause if you all go, who'll say no to her
Don't leave me alone with her
Don't leave me alone with her
Don't leave me alone with her
Don't leave me alone with her
Every home is Rome alone with her
And if you all go, who'll say no to her ...
The Sparks song Don't Leave Me Alone With Her is a cautionary tale about a dangerous and manipulative woman who has the power to cause chaos and destruction. The singer of the song is pleading with their friends to stay and help them deal with this woman, fearing that if they leave, she will wreak havoc on their life. The song starts by setting the scene, with the Exodus (meaning the mass departure of people) underway and the impetus gone, indicating that things have already taken a turn for the worse. The lyrics then express the singer's anxiety and insecurity, offering a drink or snack as an awkward attempt to ease the tension.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes increasingly desperate and afraid, begging their friends not to leave them alone with this woman. They describe her as a formidable figure, comparing her to Hitler wearing heels, a soft Simon Legree (a reference to a character from Uncle Tom's Cabin) and a Hun with honey skin. They also suggest that she has a talent for deception, likening her to the infamous Marquis de Sade, but one who makes good tea.
Line by Line Meaning
The Exodus is on
Everybody is leaving
The impetus is gone
The excitement has died down
Nobody's having fun
No one is enjoying themselves
How about another drink
Let's have more drinks
Or maybe just a snack
Or we can have some snacks
The rest will be here soon
Others will arrive shortly
Here, let me take you mac
I'll walk you home
I know its started slow
The night began slowly
There's still no need to go
But there's no reason to leave yet
Don't leave me alone with her
Please don't leave me alone with her
Every home is Rome alone with her
She has a dominating presence
And if you all go, who'll say no to her
If everyone leaves, no one will say no to her
Don't my sweat and shaking register
Please pay attention to my discomfort
Cause if you all go, who'll say no to her
If everyone leaves, there will be no one to stop her
You look at her and say, "She looks ok to me"
You find her harmless, but I don't
I look at her and say, "She looks ok to me"
I see through her facade
The reasons very clear
The reason is obvious
You're watching her with me
You're not seeing what I'm seeing
Unwitting chaperons, how come you cannot see
You're not able to recognize her true nature
A Hitler wearing heels
She has authority and power
A soft Simon Legree
She's a merciless oppressor
A Hun with honey skin
She has a sweet exterior, but is dangerous
De Sade who makes good tea
She's capable of inflicting pain, but also has the ability to comfort
Don't leave me here to be
Don't abandon me
Don't leave me alone with her
Please don't leave me alone with her
Don't leave me alone with her
Please don't leave me alone with her
Don't leave me alone with her
Please don't leave me alone with her
Every home is Rome alone with her
She has a dominating presence
And if you all go, who'll say no to her
If everyone leaves, no one will say no to her
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management
Written by: RONALD D MAEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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.