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.
Lucky Me Lucky You
Sparks Lyrics
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Someday they'll come, take us back with a dumb "welcome home"
Until that day arrives
Lucky me, lucky you
Lucky me, lucky you
I'll lose my tan and the very next day you'll be gone
I 'll get a job and I'll marry a marvelous blonde
Until that day arrives
Lucky me, lucky you
Maybe the world has decided we died in that gale
We were the ones who they voted most likely to fail
Lucky me, lucky you
Lucky me, lucky you
The lyrics of Sparks's song Lucky Me Lucky You seems to describe a couple who are stranded on a tropical isle in the sun, waiting to be rescued. The first verse appears to suggest that they are optimistic that someday, someone will come to their rescue and take them back home. However, the second verse suggests that the couple is starting to lose hope and are preparing for the worst, with one partner losing their tan and getting a job while the other partner will soon be gone, leading their separate lives.
The final verse of the song seems to imply that no one is actually looking for them, and the world has probably concluded that they died in the gale. The phrase "most likely to fail" sounds like an allusion to a past event or circumstance that made the couple think they weren't destined for greatness. In the end, despite their situation, the couple is still lucky to have each other, as they share the same fate of being stranded and must rely on each other for hope and support.
Overall, the song appears to be an excellent impression of the personalities of Ron and Russell, the Mael brothers behind Sparks, who have worked and performed together for more than 50 years. While the lyrics are not entirely abstract, they are still enigmatic enough to make listeners think about the possible meanings behind them.
Line by Line Meaning
We lie marooned on a tropical isle in the sun
We are stranded on an island, accompanied by the sun, with no immediate hope of rescue or escape.
Someday they'll come, take us back with a dumb "welcome home"
One day, we will be rescued and taken back home, where people will greet us with unoriginal, insincere pleasantries.
Until that day arrives
Until the day we are rescued, we will remain stranded on the island.
Lucky me, lucky you
We are both fortunate to have each other's company during this ordeal.
I'll lose my tan and the very next day you'll be gone
When we return home, I will quickly lose my suntan and you will leave my life just as quickly.
I 'll get a job and I'll marry a marvelous blonde
After returning home, I will seek employment and eventually marry a beautiful blonde individual.
Maybe the world has decided we died in that gale
There is a possibility that society assumes we did not survive the weather that caused us to be stranded.
We were the ones who they voted most likely to fail
We were believed to be destined for failure by those who knew us well.
Lucky me, lucky you
Once again, we are fortunate to have each other in a situation that could have been much worse without each other's support.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: RONALD D MAEL, RUSSELL CRAIG MAEL
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Philip Kassabian
on Scheherazade
A great Sparks song.
Philip Kassabian
on Aeroflot
This song is amazing.
Philip Kassabian
on Irreplaceable
Sparks is an absolutely fantastic band.
Philip Kassabian
on It's Educational
An absolutely great Sparks song.
Philip Kassabian
on The Calm Before the Storm
A great and fantastic Sparks song.
Philip Kassabian
on Perfume
A very catchy and great Sparks song.