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.
Intro
Sparks Lyrics
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Cuz they see another perspective on your life
You are the main character of your story
It's whether you on the 1st floor or the last floor
No one ever believed in me
But I always kept my head up
He or she who ditch me
Shall know the value of EM in 3D
Without stepping on hatred
It can become a trend
If you let it eat you up
A breakup can be hard
But stand up and fill the puzzles
Don't Make trouble define you
Remember you are a king or Queen
Look in the mirror and know that you are beautiful and unique
God didn't make no mistake
Humans are just aren't awake
Snakes in the bush
Always want to still your vision
It's whether you keep it to yourself
Or you end up like Joseph
The lyrics to Sparks's song Intro are a powerful message of self-belief and empowerment. The song starts with an encouragement to ignore the opinions of others, as their perspective is limited in understanding your life. The refrain reminds the listener that they are the singer of their life story, regardless of where they are placed in it. It highlights the importance of keeping one's head up, even when others don't believe in you. The line 'he or she who ditch me shall know the value of EM in 3D' uses a technical term from engineering and 3D modeling to convey the idea that those who underestimate you will realize how much you are worth in the future.
The lyrics also address the idea of negativity and hatred, stating that one cannot achieve greatness without stepping on them. However, the song advises against letting such negative emotions consume you as it can become a trend. Instead, the listener should stand up and solve the puzzles in their life. The song also touches on the idea of self-worth, reminding the listener that they are unique, beautiful and that God didn't make any mistakes when creating them. The lyrics warn against those who detract from your vision, implying that these people are snakes in the bush. The final lyric says it's up to you whether to keep your vision to yourself or share it with others, referencing the Biblical story of Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his brothers but rose to prominence by interpreting dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't listen to what he or she says
Don't let other people shape your perspective on your life
Cuz they see another perspective on your life
Other people have their own biases and experiences that color their perception of you
You are the main character of your story
You are the most important person in your own life
It's whether you on the 1st floor or the last floor
Where you're starting from doesn't matter as much as where you're going
No one ever believed in me
I never had anyone who believed in me
But I always kept my head up
But I never let that stop me from believing in myself
He or she who ditch me
People who left me behind
Shall know the value of EM in 3D
They'll regret not seeing the value I bring to the table
You can't be the greatest
You can't achieve greatness
Without stepping on hatred
Without encountering and overcoming hate and negativity
It can become a trend
If you let hate and negativity consume you, it can become habitual
If you let it eat you up
If you let it consume you
A breakup can be hard
The end of a relationship can be difficult
But stand up and fill the puzzles
But keep moving forward and filling in the missing pieces of your life
Don't make trouble define you
Don't let negative experiences define who you are
Remember you are a king or Queen
Remember that you are worthy and powerful
Look in the mirror and know that you are beautiful and unique
Take pride in yourself and your individuality
God didn't make no mistake
You were created perfectly just the way you are
Humans are just aren't awake
People are often unaware of their true potential
Snakes in the bush
People who are deceitful and untrustworthy
Always want to still your vision
Always want to steal your dreams and aspirations
It's whether you keep it to yourself
It's up to you whether you keep your dreams to yourself or chase after them
Or you end up like Joseph
Or you end up settling for less than you're capable of achieving
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Ephraim Maleka
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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The show first aired on Mondays at 9:30pm, following UPN's other new show Goode Behavior (which stars Sherman Hemsley).
It was up against movies on NBC, Cybill on CBS and NFL Monday Night Football on ABC.
Goode Behavior and Sparks would later switch times, so now Sparks would air first, then Goode Behavior would air afterwards.
Sparks would air against movies on ABC and NBC, Ned and Stacey (later Married... with Children) on Fox and Murphy Brown on CBS.
Sparks would continue for Season 2, but Goode Behavior would be canceled after Season 1.
Sparks would reclaim its original timeslot and would remain until its cancelation.
It was up against NFL Monday Night Football (later 20/20) on ABC, George & Leo (later Style & Substance and Murphy Brown) on CBS, Ally McBeal on Fox, The Naked Truth on NBC and Buffy the Vampire Slayer on The WB.
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