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.
Falling In Love With Myself Again
Sparks Lyrics
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And we'll make the same wish
When the birthday candles lit
We'll both be older
We won't get our wish
Yes, I think that I'm falling in love with myself again
[Chorus]
Yes, I think I'm falling
Yes, I think I'm falling
Yes, I think I'm falling in love with myself again
With her hand in my hand and my hand in hers
Don't we look a blur
Me and her and me and her
Hey, kiss her, oh kiss her
Our friends do concur
Yes, I think that I'm falling in love with myself again
[Chorus]
I can't see with you in front of the mirror staring, staring
I can't hear myself think with all that music blaring, blaring
Yes, I'm falling
Falling, falling
Yes, I'm falling
Falling, falling
Yes, I think I'm falling in love with myself again
I bring home the bacon and eat myself
Here's to my health
Hope that I'm feeling well
I'm burning the candle at both ends, oh well
Yes, I think that I'm falling in love with myself again
[Chorus]
The song "Falling in Love with Myself Again" by Sparks is an introspective take on self-love and self-awareness. The opening lines talk about how the singer's family members, their pets, and themselves are all similar in some ways. They mention how they make the same wishes on their birthdays every year but often don't get what they wish for. This sets the tone for the song where the singer indulges in self-love and celebrates themselves.
The chorus of the song repeats multiple times where she claims that she is falling in love with herself again. The next verse talks about being in love with someone else and how their friends approve of the relationship. The bridge talks about the distractions around her - the mirror and the music, both taking away from her deep contemplation about herself. The song ends with her eating bacon and burning the candle at both ends, hoping to stay healthy.
Overall, the song seems to be about how the singer is learning to love herself, despite everything around her. It seems to be a journey of self-discovery and acceptance, which is something that is not easily achieved.
Line by Line Meaning
Similar mother, similar father, similar dog, cat and fish
Despite the similarities with the things and people around me, I still feel like I'm unique in some way.
And we'll make the same wish
Even though we blow out our birthday candles, we won't get what we truly want.
When the birthday candles lit
On our birthday, we make the same wish every year.
We'll both be older
As we continue to age, our wishes never seem to come true.
Yes, I think that I'm falling in love with myself again
I'm starting to feel good about myself and my unique qualities.
[Chorus]
Repeating that same thought that I'm falling in love with who I am.
With her hand in my hand and my hand in hers
Being intimate with someone else makes me feel even better about myself.
Don't we look a blur
We're having such a good time together that we become a blur.
Me and her and me and her
We become one in the same, sharing the same experiences and feelings.
Hey, kiss her, oh kiss her
I have strong feelings for this person, and want to express them through a kiss.
Our friends do concur
Our friends see how well we get along and agree that we are a good match.
I can't see with you in front of the mirror staring, staring
I'm so in love with myself that even being around a reflection of myself with someone else makes it hard to see anything else.
I can't hear myself think with all that music blaring, blaring
The music is so loud that I can't even concentrate on my own thoughts and feelings.
I bring home the bacon and eat myself
I'm self-sufficient and can take care of myself without needing anyone else.
Here's to my health
I'm doing well in all aspects of my life, including my health.
Hope that I'm feeling well
I'm optimistic about my own well-being and future.
I'm burning the candle at both ends, oh well
I'm living life to the fullest and not worried about the consequences.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: RONALD D 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.