Sparks are an American rock and pop music band formed in Los Angeles in 197… Read Full Bio ↴Sparks are an American rock and pop music band formed in Los Angeles in 1970 by brothers Ron Mael (keyboards) and Russell Mael (vocals), initially under the name Halfnelson. Best known for their quirky approach to song writing, Sparks' music is often accompanied by cutting and acerbic lyrics, and an idiosyncratic stage presence, typified in the contrast between Russell's wide-eyed hyperactive frontman antics and Ron's sedentary scowling.

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 Are You Getting Home
Sparks Lyrics

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Ow are you getting home
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

No, I'm really only 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

Overall Meaning

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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