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.
Lots of Reasons
Sparks Lyrics
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Lots of reasons only you will do.
The way you look is like a movie star.
Lots of reasons why I've gone this far.
Everyday you'll find me on your trail.
Lots of problems but I will not fail.
You're intelligent but that's no threat,
[Chorus]
And I'm closer to you each day,
But you manage to slip away,
But I'll never give up on you.
I could be fifty,
I could be sixty,
I could be seventy,
I could be eighty.
Lots of reasons why I will not fail.
You're a walkin' talkin' Holy Grail.
I got stamina and I got shoes,
And I gotta nothing else to do.
[Chorus]
Lots of times I thought of giving up.
Lots of times I said, "Enough's enough."
Then I thought of what you mean to me,
How you made a real fiend of me.
[Chorus]
Lots of reasons why I'm chasing you.
Lots of reasons only you will do.
I can feel a real affinity,
Stirring up my masculinity.
Lots of reasons.
Lots of reasons.
Lots of reasons.
Lots of reasons, yeah.
In Sparks's song "Lots of Reasons", the lyrics describe an obsessive love and pursuit of someone who the singer feels is the only one who can fulfill them. The singer emphasizes the physical beauty of this person, describing them as a "movie star", and is determined to pursue them every day, despite the obstacles that arise.
The singer acknowledges that there are problems and challenges that come with this pursuit, but they are confident in their ability to overcome them. They even highlight the fact that their target's intelligence is not a threat and that they have been reading to better themselves in order to win them over. The chorus emphasizes the singer's determination to never give up on their pursuit, even in old age.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a love that is unattainable but worth pursuing at any cost. The obsession and determination of the singer are evident, but it is unclear whether this pursuit ultimately ends in success or failure. The repetition of "lots of reasons" in the chorus emphasizes the many motivations behind the singer's pursuit.
Line by Line Meaning
Lots of reasons why I'm chasing you.
There are many reasons why I am pursuing you.
Lots of reasons only you will do.
You are the only one who can satisfy these reasons.
The way you look is like a movie star.
Your appearance is like that of a famous actor or actress.
Lots of reasons why I've gone this far.
There are many reasons why I have traveled this distance to pursue you.
Everyday you'll find me on your trail.
Every day I am following you closely.
Lots of problems but I will not fail.
Despite numerous obstacles, I will persevere.
You're intelligent but that's no threat,
Your intelligence does not intimidate me.
I've been reading every chance I get.
I have been educating myself as much as possible.
And I'm closer to you each day,
My pursuit is gradually bringing me closer to you.
But you manage to slip away,
However, you continue to elude me.
But I'll never give up on you.
I will never abandon my pursuit of you.
I could be fifty, I could be sixty, I could be seventy, I could be eighty.
Regardless of my age, my pursuit will not diminish.
You're a walkin' talkin' Holy Grail.
You are an elusive, highly sought-after prize.
I got stamina and I got shoes, And I gotta nothing else to do.
I have both physical and mental endurance, and no other pursuits aside from chasing you.
Lots of times I thought of giving up.
I have considered abandoning my pursuit.
Lots of times I said, 'Enough's enough.'
I have expressed a desire to stop pursuing you.
Then I thought of what you mean to me, How you made a real fiend of me.
However, when I reflect on what you mean to me, I realize that I am obsessed with you.
I can feel a real affinity, Stirring up my masculinity.
I feel a strong connection to you, and it is having an impact on my sense of masculinity.
Lots of reasons.
There are many reasons for my pursuit.
Lots of reasons.
There are many reasons why I cannot give up on you.
Lots of reasons.
There are many reasons why I am obsessed with you.
Lots of reasons, yeah.
There are many reasons why I continue to pursue you relentlessly.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: RONALD D MAEL, RUSSELL CRAIG MAEL
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A great Sparks song.
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This song is amazing.
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Sparks is an absolutely fantastic band.
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An absolutely great Sparks song.
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A great and fantastic Sparks song.
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A very catchy and great Sparks song.