Something For The Girl With Everything
Sparks Lyrics


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Something for the girl with everything
See, the writings on the wall
You bought the girl a wall
Complete with matching ball-point pen
You can breathe another day
Secure in knowing she won't break you (yet)

Something for the girl with everything
Have another sweet my dear
Don't try to talk my dear
Your tiny little mouth is full
Here's a flavour you ain't tried
You shouldn't try to talk, your mouth is full

Something for the girl with everything
Three wise men are here
Three wise men are here
Bearing gifts to aid amnesia
She knows everything
Yes yes everyting
She knew way back when you weren't yourself

Something for the girl with everything
Here's a really preatty car
I hope it takes you far
I hope it takes you fast and far
Wow, the engines really loud
Nobodys gonna hear a thing you say

Something for the girl with everything
Three wise men are here
Three wise men are here
Where should they leave these imported gimmicks
Leave them anywhere
An-an-anywhere
Make sure that there's a clear path to the door

Something for the girl with everything
Something for the girl with everything
Something for the girl with everything
Something for the girl with everything
Three wise men are here
Three wise men are here
Three wise men are here
Three wise men are here

here's a patridge in a tree,
A gardener for the tree
Complete with ornithologist
Careful, careful with that crate
You wouldn't want to dent Sinatra, no

Something for the girl who has got everything,
Yes, yes, everything
Hey, come out and say hello
Before you friends all go
But say no more than just hello
Ah, the little girl is shy
You see of late she's been quite speechless,




Very speechless
She's got everything

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sparks's song "Something for the Girl with Everything" depict the efforts of a man trying to please a woman who already has everything. The song starts with the man showing the woman that she has a wall with matching ball-point pen, suggesting that he has given her everything. Then he offers a sweet to the woman, who cannot talk because of her mouth full. This also implies that the woman has been handed everything, including the little things in life that most people take for granted.


The man then brings three wise men bearing gifts, hoping it will help her amnesia, but she still seems to know everything. Next, he gives her a fancy car, hoping it will take her 'fast and far,' but it only makes the engine louder. It is at this point that the man comes up with the idea of leaving the gifts anywhere, as the woman already has everything - and she is shy, making it difficult for the singer to convey to her his messages of appreciation.


With the repetition of the lyrics "something for the girl with everything" throughout the song, Sparks highlights the futility of trying to please someone who already has everything. Regardless of how extravagant the gesture may be, it will never be enough. The song shows how too much of anything can lead to a sense of emptiness and dissatisfaction.


Line by Line Meaning

Something for the girl with everything
This song is about a girl who already has everything, so the singer offers her more material possessions.


See, the writings on the wall
It's obvious that this girl has everything, so it's hard to find something else to give her.


You bought the girl a wall
You've already bought her everything, so now you've resorted to buying her a wall to write on.


Complete with matching ball-point pen
The wall comes with a pen, so the girl can write whatever she wants.


You can breathe another day
You can relax, knowing that you've provided her with something new to keep her entertained.


Secure in knowing she won't break you (yet)
You're secure now, but eventually, she'll break you by wanting more things that money can't buy.


Have another sweet my dear
Here, have a candy, but don't talk with your mouth full.


Don't try to talk my dear
Your mouth is full, so don't try to talk.


Your tiny little mouth is full
Your mouth is too small for all the sweets you're eating.


Here's a flavour you ain't tried
Here's a new candy flavor for you to try.


Three wise men are here
Three men are here with gifts for the girl.


Bearing gifts to aid amnesia
The gifts are meant to make her forget that she already has everything.


She knows everything
The girl is aware that she has everything.


Yes yes everyting
She really does have everything, and she knows it.


She knew way back when you weren't yourself
She's been with you for so long that she remembers when you were different.


Here's a really preatty car
Here's a pretty car for you to drive around in.


I hope it takes you far
I hope you can go far with this car.


I hope it takes you fast and far
I hope this car can take you quickly and far away from here.


Wow, the engines really loud
The car has a loud engine, which may attract attention.


Nobodys gonna hear a thing you say
The loud engine will drown out any sounds you make while driving the car.


Where should they leave these imported gimmicks
The wise men have brought some imported items as gifts, and they don't know where to leave them.


Leave them anywhere
Just leave the gifts anywhere in the room.


An-an-anywhere
Anywhere at all will do, it doesn't matter.


Make sure that there's a clear path to the door
Make sure the gifts aren't blocking the door, in case the girl needs to leave.


Here's a patridge in a tree,
Here's a bird in a tree for you to enjoy.


A gardener for the tree
And here's someone to take care of the tree and the bird.


Complete with ornithologist
The gardener is an expert on birds and can answer any questions you have.


Careful, careful with that crate
Be careful, don't drop that box or it might damage something inside.


You wouldn't want to dent Sinatra, no
The box contains something valuable, like a painting or a sculpture, that should not be damaged.


Hey, come out and say hello
The singer wants the girl to come out and greet him and his friends.


Before you friends all go
Before the singer's friends leave.


But say no more than just hello
Don't say anything else, just say hello and that's it.


Ah, the little girl is shy
The girl is shy and doesn't want to come out of her room.


You see of late she's been quite speechless,
She hasn't been talking much lately, so maybe she's feeling down.


Very speechless
Really, really quiet and withdrawn.


Something for the girl who has got everything,
The singer is offering yet another gift to the girl who already has everything.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: RONALD D MAEL

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Comments from YouTube:

TheGarageJump

Great vibe here. The music is awesome....lyrics aren't too bad either. Respect to the Mael brothers and their pals. As a songwriter, Ron Mael is supremely talented.

R Smith

Every song on 'Kimono My House' & 'Propaganda' are packed with energy & equally awesome to this single.

Edward Cowley

You can understand what he's singing?

TheGarageJump

I can. Ron Mael is one of the best lyricist's around and Russell's delivery and interpretation are top notch.

CaptainPeacock

The essence of youth, loved Sparks as a teenager in the mid 1970s,they were great, where have all the years gone!.

Francisco A. Picado

Ron Mael has the attitude of that older brother who got stuck performing with his younger brother because their mother made him.

PaulR387

Outstanding song

Zidan.

Now this is some good music.

molly scot

RIP Dinky, best drummer Ron and Russell ever had.

I am Not A Number

Love this song. Be careful what you say to the ladies!!!

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