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.

Senseless Violins
Sparks Lyrics

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He came home
And instead of hearing the usual bass and drums
He heard
Violins, violins, violins
Senseless violins, senseless violins, senseless violins
He heard
Senseless violins

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sparks's song "Senseless Violins" narrate a story about a person who comes back home and hears an unusual sound. Instead of the usual bass and drums, the person hears senseless violins. The repetition of "violins, violins, violins" and "senseless violins, senseless violins, senseless violins" emphasizes the strange and chaotic nature of the sound. The song could be interpreted as a metaphor for the feeling of disorientation and confusion one experiences when faced with unexpected changes. The violins represent a disruption of the person's routine and a loss of control.

The lyrics hint at a larger theme about the struggle for artistic expression. The sound of the violins could be interpreted as a metaphor for unconventional art forms that are often seen as senseless or unnecessary. The line "senseless violins" suggests that the person understands the disdain for unconventional art but still acknowledges the importance of artistic experimentation.

Line by Line Meaning

He came home
Upon arriving at his abode

And instead of hearing the usual bass and drums
In place of the customary sounds of low-pitched and percussion instruments

He heard
He was exposed to

Violins, violins, violins
The repeated sound of the violin

Senseless violins, senseless violins, senseless violins
Incomprehensible or illogical violin music that lacks purpose or meaning

He heard
He became aware of

Senseless violins
Music created by the violin that is nonsensical

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Written by: RON MAEL, RUSSELL MAEL

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