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.
Pineapple
Sparks Lyrics
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And serves to promote the vitamin see content
In turn yielding greater demand
Pineapple, Got to send a case to the city jail
The warden likes it because it won't conceal
Any sort of handmade weapons
That are baked right into their buns
But won't the prisoners hit the table and shout
Pineapple, pineapple, pineapple fulfills every need
Pineapple, shares are gonna divide
Pineapple, if in us you confide
Got a contract for all of the schools
They will use it for all of their meals
Sure, the kids will throw it real far
'Cause it ain't a milk chocolate bar
But you know it don't stain so bad
But won't the fling it at a friend and then shout
Pineapple, tastes too healthy to me
Pineapple, it's filled with vitamin see
Pineapple, fulfills every need
Pineapple, to all the ships at sea
Pineapple, for the English at tea
Pineapple, to the Siamese twins
Pineapple, to heal those who have sinned
Ship some to the Alpine skiing team
The coach won't have to worry 'bout the calories
Sure it ain't strudel (they're nice)
But it helps your balance on ice
Puts you back on the winning trail
But don't the players moan and groan and then shout:
Pineapple, we get it every old night
Pineapple, but we're winning all right
Pineapple fulfills every need
Pineapple, shares are gonna divide
Pineapple, if in us you confide
Pineapple fulfills every need
Pineapple, upward trends are foreseen
Pineapple, so invest in Big P
Pineapple fulfills every need
Pineapple, and the tins can be used
Pineapple, for anything that you choose
Pineapple, pineapple
We'll jet you there, breathe the Hawaiian air
Where hula is life, and luaus are for the wife
So visit our factory soon
The song "Pineapple" by Sparks is a satirical take on the consumerism culture of the United States. The lyrics describe the fruit as a commodity that can fulfill all kinds of needs, from providing a healthy snack to inmates in a city jail to being served at English tea parties. The first verse talks about how the tropical air helps harvest pineapples all year round and promotes its vitamin C content, which in turn leads to greater demand. The second verse takes us through the various markets and customers for pineapples, from schools to ski teams, and even hints at the possibility of tins being repurposed for anything one might choose.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of irony as the band describes pineapples as a solution to all problems, from providing a healthy snack to inmates to filling nutritional gaps in school meals. The satirical tone is highlighted by the repetition of the phrase "pineapple fulfills every need."
The chorus of the song emphasizes the commercialization of the fruit, as the band urges listeners to invest in "Big P" and promises upward trends. The song ends with an invitation to visit their factory, which ties in with the cynical commentary on consumerism.
Overall, "Pineapple" is a clever critique of the commodification of natural resources for profit, with Sparks using humor to poke fun at the absurdity of this culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Tropical air helps us harvest all year
The warm climate of our growing regions allows us to produce pineapple year-round
And serves to promote the vitamin see content
The tropical climate also increases the vitamin C content in our pineapples
In turn yielding greater demand
The higher vitamin C content in our pineapples leads to increased demand from health-conscious consumers
Pineapple, Got to send a case to the city jail
Our pineapple is so delicious and versatile that even prisons want to purchase it
The warden likes it because it won't conceal
Our pineapple is a safe food option for prisoners because they cannot hide contraband inside it
Any sort of handmade weapons
Pineapple cannot be used to hide sharp objects or other makeshift weapons
That are baked right into their buns
Contraband items are often hidden inside baked goods, making pineapple a safer option than bread products
And the taste is delectable
Our pineapple is not only safe, but also delicious
But won't the prisoners hit the table and shout
The great taste of our pineapple may cause prisoners to react enthusiastically when they receive it
Pineapple, pineapple, pineapple fulfills every need
Our pineapple is a versatile food that can meet a variety of dietary needs
Got a contract for all of the schools
Our pineapple is a healthy school lunch option and we have secured a contract with schools to provide it
They will use it for all of their meals
Schools are incorporating our pineapple into their menus for breakfast, lunch, and snacks
Sure, the kids will throw it real far
Some students may not initially embrace pineapple as a food option and may throw it away or play with it
'Cause it ain't a milk chocolate bar
Our pineapple is a healthy alternative to sugary snacks like chocolate bars
But you know it don't stain so bad
Our pineapple is less messy and less likely to stain clothing than other fruits
But won't they fling it at a friend and then shout
Children may throw or play with our pineapple and react excitedly when they receive it
Pineapple, tastes too healthy to me
Some students may not initially like the taste of our pineapple because it is a healthy food
Pineapple, it's filled with vitamin see
Our pineapple is a significant source of vitamin C
Pineapple, fulfills every need
Our pineapple is a versatile food that can meet a variety of dietary needs
Pineapple, to all the ships at sea
We want to bring our pineapple to as many people as possible, including those at sea
Pineapple, for the English at tea
Our pineapple is a great addition to an English tea service
Pineapple, to the Siamese twins
We want to share our pineapple with everyone, even conjoined twins
Pineapple, to heal those who have sinned
Our pineapple is a healthy food that can help people improve their diets
Ship some to the Alpine skiing team
Our pineapple is a healthy food option for athletes and we want to send it to the Alpine skiing team
The coach won't have to worry 'bout the calories
Our pineapple is a low-calorie food that won't interfere with an athlete's training diet
Sure it ain't strudel (they're nice)
Our pineapple is a different food than the traditional Alpine dish of strudel, but it is still a great option
But it helps your balance on ice
Our pineapple contains essential vitamins that can help improve an athlete's balance and coordination on the slopes
Puts you back on the winning trail
Eating our pineapple can help athletes perform better and win more competitions
But don't the players moan and groan and then shout
Athletes may not initially like the taste of our pineapple, but it is a healthy food that can help them perform better
Pineapple, we get it every old night
Athletes may consume our pineapple regularly to improve their diets and performance
Pineapple, but we're winning all right
Our pineapple is a healthy food option that can help athletes perform better and win more competitions
Pineapple, upward trends are foreseen
We anticipate increased demand for our pineapple in the future
Pineapple, so invest in Big P
We believe that our pineapple is a great investment opportunity
Pineapple fulfills every need
Our pineapple is a versatile food that can meet a variety of dietary needs
Pineapple, and the tins can be used
Even the containers used to package our pineapple can be repurposed for other uses
Pineapple, for anything that you choose
Our pineapple can be used in a wide variety of ways and is a versatile food option
Pineapple, pineapple
Our pineapple is a delicious and versatile food option that can fulfill a wide range of dietary needs
We'll jet you there, breathe the Hawaiian air
We can transport our customers to our Hawaiian pineapple plantation so they can experience the tropical climate
Where hula is life, and luaus are for the wife
Our Hawaiian plantation is a culturally rich experience that includes hula dancing and luaus
So visit our factory soon
We invite our customers to visit our pineapple factory so they can see our production process firsthand
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: RUSSELL CRAIG MAEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Philip Kassabian
on Scheherazade
A great Sparks song.
Philip Kassabian
on Aeroflot
This song is amazing.
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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.