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.

There's No Such Thing As Aliens
Sparks Lyrics

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No, no, no, no
No, no, no, no

There's No Such Thing As Aliens
There's No Such Thing As Aliens
No Such Thing As Aliens
No Such Thing As Aliens
No Such Thing As Aliens

No Such Thing As Aliens
No, no, no, no

Look, look, look, look, out the door
Look, look, look, look, out the window every night
Look, look, look, look, out the door
Look, look, look, look, out the window every night

There's No Such Thing As Aliens
There's No Such Thing As Aliens
No Such Thing As Aliens
No Such Thing As Aliens
No Such Thing As Aliens
No Such Thing As Aliens
No, no, no, no

There's No Such Thing As Aliens
There's No Such Thing As Aliens
No Such Thing As Aliens
No Such Thing As Aliens
No Such Thing As Aliens
No Such Thing As Aliens
No Such Thing As Aliens
No Such Thing As Aliens
No, no, no, no

Look, at your watch
Look, at your TV in dispel
Look, at your watch
Look, at your TV it's a fell

Look, out the door
Look, out the window every night

There's No Such Thing As Aliens
There's No Such Thing As Aliens
No Such Thing As Aliens
No Such Thing As Aliens
No Such Thing As Aliens
No Such Thing As Aliens
No Such Thing As Aliens
No Such Thing As Aliens
No, no, no, no

There's No Such Thing As Aliens
There's No Such Thing As Aliens
No Such Thing As Aliens
No Such Thing As Aliens
No Such Thing As Aliens
No Such Thing As Aliens
No Such Thing As Aliens
No Such Thing As Aliens
No, no, no, no

No, no, no, no
No, no, no, no

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sparks’s song, ‘There’s No Such Thing As Aliens’ are a repetition of a strong and simple message that there are no such things as aliens. The song starts with the repetition of ‘No’, indicating a strong denial of any possibility of the existence of aliens. The repetition of the lyrics ‘There's No Such Thing As Aliens’ further emphasizes the point.

The lyrics are further accompanied by the discussion of constantly ‘looking out the door’ and ‘out the window every night’. The repetition of ‘look’ indicates that the singer is searching for something but fails to find it. The next set of lyrics talk about dispelling the belief in aliens while looking at the clock and TV. The lyrics here indicate that humans have long held a fascination with aliens and the idea of extraterrestrial life.

Overall, the lyrics of the song suggest that there is no evidence to support the belief in aliens and that humans should not waste time looking for them. The song has a simple yet strong message that aliens do not exist, and life on earth is all there is.

Line by Line Meaning

No, no, no, no
The singer denies the existence of aliens and repeats this sentiment with emphasis.

There's No Such Thing As Aliens
The singer makes a definitive statement that aliens do not exist.

No Such Thing As Aliens
The singer repeats their belief that there are no aliens.

Look, look, look, look, out the door
The artist encourages the listener to look for themselves and verify that there are no aliens outside.

Look, look, look, look, out the window every night
The artist urges the listener to check every night for aliens in the sky and confirms they will not find any.

Look, at your watch
The singer suggests that time is better spent looking at one's watch than searching for non-existent aliens.

Look, at your TV in dispel
The singer advises the listener to watch TV for entertainment and distraction, and not to believe in stories about aliens.

Look, at your watch
Once again, the artist emphasizes the importance of focusing on one's watch and time management rather than entertaining thoughts of aliens.

Look, at your TV it's a fell
The artist asserts that what is seen on TV regarding aliens is false and misleading.

No, no, no, no
The song ends with a final denial of the existence of aliens.

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