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.
How're You Getting Home
Sparks Lyrics
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It's on my way, so let me take you home
Home home sweet home
[Chorus:]
How're you getting home
How're you getting home
How're you getting home, I'm curious
How're you getting home
Get away from here
Let's get away from here
I hope you live a million miles away
I could take you half way home tonight
Tomorrow you'll be home
Tell me how you're getting home
We got one thing in common baby
We're too good to be at this party
We're too good to be anywhere but
Inside my car
How are you getting home
It's on my way, so let me take you home
Home home sweet home
[Chorus:]
Don't let me push you baby
What I like is your independence
Real spunk, real independence
And there's my car
How are you getting home
It's on my way, so let me take you home
Home home sweet home
The song "How Are You Getting Home?" by Sparks is a catchy pop rock ballad that explores the singer's curiosity about how his love interest is planning on getting home after a party. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to offer a ride home, as her house is on the way. The chorus repeatedly asks the same question, showing that the singer is genuinely concerned for her safety, but also curious about her answer.
The song's bridge highlights the connection between the singer and his love interest, as they realize that they are both too good for the party they are attending. The singer invites her to his car, suggesting that they leave the party early and go home. The repetition of the phrase "home sweet home" adds to the overall sense of comfort and safety that the singer wants to create for his love interest.
Overall, the song is an upbeat love song that explores the dichotomy between wanting to spend time with someone and wanting to protect them. The catchy melody and repetition of the chorus make it a memorable song that is sure to stick with listeners long after the first listen.
Line by Line Meaning
Ow are you getting home
I want to know how you plan on getting back to your place.
It's on my way, so let me take you home
I am willing to offer you a ride home since your place is en route to mine.
Home home sweet home
There's no place like home; everyone should have a place they can call home.
[Chorus:] How're you getting home How're you getting home How're you getting home, I'm curious No, I'm really only curious How're you getting home
I am genuinely interested in your mode of transportation to get to your place of residence.
Get away from here Let's get away from here I hope you live a million miles away I could take you half way home tonight Tomorrow you'll be home Tell me how you're getting home
Let's leave this party and I could offer you a ride halfway since I hope you live far from here; however, I need to know how you are going to get home tomorrow.
We got one thing in common baby We're too good to be at this party We're too good to be anywhere but Inside my car
We both are too good for this party and belong somewhere else; in this case, in my car, to offer a ride home.
Don't let me push you baby What I like is your independence Real spunk, real independence And there's my car
I don't want to force you, but I admire your self-sufficiency; however, my car is available if you change your mind.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: RON MAEL
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@xRequiem666
for five instruments (one being Russell's voice) this song is and always will be an absolute EPIC
@natalieschuetz5700
Long live Ron and Russell Mael! ❤️✨
@rodmclennan1165
Thank you so much for uploading this video. F.W.I.W. it is one of my many favourite Sparks songs, but I have never seen this song being performed. I must check out the 21x21 concert videos to see if someone recorded the lads doing that song on the indiscreet night. However, once again, thank you very much for uploading.
@jefferydowler4655
Ron and Russell are insane but I love them.
@ObatalaOxala
Sparks for ever!
@buserror1
Sparks is the soundtrack of the story of two brothers who tragically overdosed on Vitamin DGAF.
@orioleadams
I saw this on DKRC when it originally aired (I was a fairly new Sparks fan at the time - had just purchased Indiscreet and was anxious to see them perform) and I could've sworn that they'd performed live. It seems to me that "How Are You Getting Home" was extended and different than the album version....Russell and Ron did several more "How you gettin' home?" bits, where Russell sings the musical question and Ron hits those two chords, than shown here. This is probably an edited/dubbed copy.....?
@lordlazerus
Probably pre-recorded alt-versions like bands often did for TV like TToP :)
@defaultx238
Probably was live on tv and the recorded version is just dubbed with the album versions
@sandyhanson6082
Rest in peace Dinky.😔