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.
Good Morning
Sparks Lyrics
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Who are you?
I woke up and saw you
I'm dreaming, still dreaming
My life is now about to have some meaning
Good morning
I'm thinking
Been drinking
And said something clever
It must have been the best line from me ever
Thank you, God, for something rare as this
What surely must have been a holy night of bliss
Gratitude for having thought of me
I know your time is tight, and yet you thought of me
Good morning
You woke up
Got dressed up
Hair messed up
While I fix you breakfast
I hope it's just your laugh that is infectious
Good morning
In sorrow
I know that
Tomorrow
You'll be with some winner
Who's richer, younger, maybe even thinner
Rubles in the bank and petrol in the tank of some Mercedes Benz
Who spends and spends and spends on booked up restaurants
A thousand phony fronts
But will he ever wish you a good morning?
Thank you, God, for something rare as this
What surely must have been a holy night of bliss
Gratitude for having thought of me
I know your time is tight, and yet you thought of me
And did I stumble have a fall,
Hit my head against a wall
At some point did we trade vows?
Are you just some high-priced service from uptown?
Good morning
Buon giorno
Ohayo,
Buenas dias
Hey, where you going?
Hey, where you going?
Does dasvedonya really mean good morning?
Please spare me derision
I'll do my rendition
A lengthy recital
Of every song with foolish in the title
Good morning
Good morning
Good morning
I need you, I need you
Who are you?
The singer of this song is waking up in the morning and sees someone they do not recognize, so they wonder who they are. They feel like they are dreaming, and that seeing this person may give their life meaning. The singer then thinks that they must have said something clever the previous night while drinking because they woke up next to this person. They are grateful to God for the experience and that God thought of them.
The tone changes in the second verse as the singer realizes that the person they woke up next to may not stay with them. They may leave for someone who is more successful, younger, or thinner, leaving the singer questioning whether their good morning wishes really meant anything to them. The singer continues to thank God for the experience despite the uncertainty of the situation.
The third verse is more light-hearted as the singer attempts to learn how to say good morning in different languages, hoping to make a good impression on the person next to them. However, the song ends with uncertainty about the relationship as the singer asks, "Who are you?" and "I need you, I need you."
Line by Line Meaning
Good morning
Welcoming the start of the day
Who are you?
Curiosity about the identity of another person
I woke up and saw you
Having a dream that featured another person
I'm dreaming, still dreaming
Realizing that the dream has not ended yet
My life is now about to have some meaning
Feeling that the presence of the other person is significant
I'm thinking
Mental activity and contemplation
I must have
speculation about a past event
Been drinking
Consuming alcohol
And said something clever
Uttering a witty remark
It must have been the best line from me ever
Believing that the remark was exceptionally good
Thank you, God, for something rare as this
Expressing gratitude for a special or unexpected occurrence
What surely must have been a holy night of bliss
Suggesting that the experience was sacred or significant
Gratitude for having thought of me
Appreciating the idea that someone else considered them
I know your time is tight, and yet you thought of me
Recognizing that someone else took the time to remember them
You woke up
Waking up in the morning
Got dressed up
Putting on clothing
Hair messed up
The state of disarray of one's hair
While I fix you breakfast
Preparing food for another person
I hope it's just your laugh that is infectious
Wishing that the other person has a positive impact on the world
In sorrow
Feeling sadness or distress
I know that
understanding a situation or circumstance
Tomorrow
The future
You'll be with some winner
Believing that another person will be successful
Who's richer, younger, maybe even thinner
Speculating about the qualities of the other person
Rubles in the bank and petrol in the tank of some Mercedes Benz
An indication of wealth and status
Who spends and spends and spends on booked up restaurants
Frequent dining in expensive establishments
A thousand phony fronts
False appearances
But will he ever wish you a good morning?
Questioning the sincerity of another person
And did I stumble have a fall,
Recollecting a possible accident
Hit my head against a wall
Being injured
At some point did we trade vows?
Asking about a committed relationship
Are you just some high-priced service from uptown?
Questioning the authenticity of another person
Buon giorno
Good morning in Italian
Ohayo,
Good morning in Japanese
Buenas dias
Good morning in Spanish
Hey, where you going?
Inquiring about another person's destination
Does dasvedonya really mean good morning?
Questioning the meaning of a foreign phrase
Please spare me derision
Asking for kindness
I'll do my rendition
Offering an interpretation
A lengthy recital
An extended performance
Of every song with foolish in the title
Singing songs that use a particular word in the title
Good morning
Welcoming the start of the day
Good morning
Welcoming the start of the day
I need you, I need you
Expressing the desire for another person's presence
Who are you?
Curiosity about the identity of another person
Contributed by Maya C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
dex räikkönen
The Sparks are phenomenal
Adam McLennan
My absolute favourite song to start the day! Excellent:-)
Bill Hazard
Been listening since 70s, still strong bruvs👍
Mr. Technique
Great to finally see this in high quality!
LaPornaMusic
Amazing!! Thanks for uploading this magnificent performance
Buko Buko
A écouter le matin en se levant !
Mark Stansbury
Dude on keyboards cracks me up! Good music too gotta say...groovy
P M
I wish this had more views
Cristian Schneider Van Dyck
Curious
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