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.

My Other Voice
Sparks Lyrics

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You're so independent, but that's gonna change real soon.
With my other voice I can destroy this room.
I'll wrap my voice around you and I'll drag you everywhere.
My other voice.

You think you're romantic, well I'll whisper in your ear.
I'll be all you'll hear for years, and years, and years.
You may be deaf to everything, you won't be deaf to me.

My other voice.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "My Other Voice" by the band Sparks are a portrayal of a possessive and controlling relationship. The song speaks about an individual in the relationship who is expressing their desires to dominate their partner through their "other voice" or their internal monologue. The lyrics suggest that the singer's partner may have initially appeared independent, but their independence will soon come to an end once the singer starts controlling them with their voice. The first line, "You're so independent, but that's gonna change real soon," implies that the singer wants to change this trait in their partner.

The chorus of the song is particularly interesting as it suggests that the singer's other voice has the power to manipulate their partner's thoughts and emotions. The lyrics read, "With my other voice, I can destroy this room. I'll wrap my voice around you, and I'll drag you everywhere." The use of "destroy this room" is a metaphor for the singer's ability to tear down their partner and control their every move. The line "I'll wrap my voice around you, and I'll drag you everywhere" implies that the singer has the ability to control their partner's every movement and every thought.

In the end, the lyrics present a haunting message of a controlling and possessive partner who is willing to manipulate their partner's emotions and dominate their lives entirely with their voice.

Line by Line Meaning

You're so independent, but that's gonna change real soon.
You may feel self-sufficient now, but I'll make sure to take away your independence with my other voice.

With my other voice I can destroy this room.
My voice has the power to cause destruction and chaos to this room, and I will use it if necessary.

I'll wrap my voice around you and I'll drag you everywhere.
I will use my voice to control and manipulate you, dragging you to wherever I desire.

My other voice.
The voice I am referring to is not my normal speaking or singing voice, but a more sinister and powerful one that I possess.

You think you're romantic, well I'll whisper in your ear.
You may think you are a romantic person, but my words whispered into your ear will shape your thoughts and actions.

I'll be all you'll hear for years, and years, and years.
My voice will be the only voice that you can hear for an extended period of time, influencing you greatly.

You may be deaf to everything, you won't be deaf to me.
Even if you become unable to hear any other sound, my other voice will still be audible to you and guide your actions.

My other voice.
Once again, I am referring to the voice that is different from my normal voice, one with sinister intentions and significant control over your actions.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GIORGIO MORODER, RONALD D MAEL, RUSSELL CRAIG MAEL

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