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.
En Route to the Beverly Hills Hotel
Sparks Lyrics
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Mr. Bergman, sir, again, your limousine awaits. I’m here to drive
you to your hotel – the fabulous Beverly Hills Hotel. Please, get in.
Was your meeting great?
[Ingmar Bergman]:
Yes
[Limo driver]:
Sorry, hit the curb. Like a little music?…
[Ingmar Bergman]:
No!
[Limo driver]:
Very well, sir, mum is now the word.
[Ingmar Bergman]:
As foolish as I may find these people, I must not be hasty. I’ve
never had the luxury of a true budget. Actors are actors. Crews
are crews. Language, however, is not language. How would I do
working in English? Hollywood movie music is an abomination.
Method acting is ridiculous. Celebrity is destructive. I must think.
[Limo driver]:
Here we are, at last. Home away from home. Finest hotel in our
town, it’s European, Paris-style, or Rome.
Pleasant afternoon.
[Ingmar Bergman]:
Thank you.
[Limo driver]:
Get a little rest.
[Ingmar Bergman]:
I will.
[Limo driver]:
I’ll be back tomorrow, they’ve said pick you up at 10,
that’s their request.
En Route to the Beverly Hills Hotel is a song by American rock band Sparks, released in 2006. The song is written in the form of a conversation between a limo driver and the famous Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman. In the song, Bergman has just arrived in Beverly Hills, California and is being driven to his hotel by the limo driver after a meeting. The lyrics reflect Bergman's thoughts about Hollywood, its movie music, method acting, and celebrity culture.
The limo driver tries to make polite conversation with his passenger, but Bergman, who is clearly exhausted from his meeting, seems disinterested. The driver offers to play some music, but Bergman declines, calling Hollywood movie music an "abomination." He also expresses his disdain for method acting and celebrity culture, calling it "destructive." The song ends with the driver dropping Bergman off at the hotel and promising to pick him up the next morning.
The song is a reflection of the clash of two different worlds - the world of high art (represented by Ingmar Bergman) and the world of commercial cinema (represented by Hollywood). Bergman's thoughts reflect his skepticism toward the commercial aspects of filmmaking, which often prioritize box office success over artistic merit. The song is a commentary on the cultural differences between Europe and America and the tension between high art and popular culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Mr. Bergman, sir, again, your limousine awaits. I’m here to drive you to your hotel – the fabulous Beverly Hills Hotel. Please, get in.
The limo driver is here to take Ingmar Bergman to the Beverly Hills Hotel and is politely asking him to get in the limousine.
Was your meeting great?
The limo driver is making small talk with Ingmar Bergman and asking about his meeting.
Yes
Ingmar Bergman’s meeting was successful.
Sorry, hit the curb. Like a little music?…
The limo driver is apologizing for hitting the curb and is offering to play music for Ingmar Bergman.
No!
Ingmar Bergman does not want to listen to music in the limousine.
Very well, sir, mum is now the word.
The limo driver will remain quiet as Ingmar Bergman does not want music playing in the limousine.
As foolish as I may find these people, I must not be hasty. I’ve never had the luxury of a true budget. Actors are actors. Crews are crews. Language, however, is not language. How would I do working in English? Hollywood movie music is an abomination. Method acting is ridiculous. Celebrity is destructive. I must think.
Ingmar Bergman is reflecting on his thoughts about Hollywood and how his background and experience compare to the expectations of working in English. He finds some aspects of Hollywood, like music and method acting, to be unacceptable and needs to take some time to consider whether he will work in Hollywood or not.
Here we are, at last. Home away from home. Finest hotel in our town, it’s European, Paris-style, or Rome.
The limo driver has arrived at the Beverly Hills Hotel, which Ingmar Bergman considers to be like a home away from home. He describes it as a European-style hotel resembling Paris or Rome.
Pleasant afternoon.
The limo driver is wishing Ingmar Bergman a pleasant afternoon as he gets out of the limousine.
Thank you.
Ingmar Bergman is thanking the limo driver for the ride and well wishes.
Get a little rest.
The limo driver is advising Ingmar Bergman to rest and relax now that he has arrived at the hotel.
I’ll be back tomorrow, they’ve said pick you up at 10, that’s their request.
The limo driver confirms the pick-up time for Ingmar Bergman the next day, as requested by whoever made the transportation arrangements for him.
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