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.
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Sparks Lyrics
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Watch life through eyes that are not mine
The song "Where's My Girl" by Sparks expresses the feeling of betrayal and loss of a girlfriend. The singer is desperately trying to find his girl who has been taken away from him by someone else. He is asking for the listeners' help in finding her. He warns others to keep their hands off of her because she is incredible. The song addresses the issue of people not having principles and integrity in relationships.
The lyrics also reveal the singer's frustration and sadness at losing his girl. He reminisces about a photo he has of her from a couple of years ago where she was better. She has been seen with Belmondo, eating snails in some bistro, and has been traveling to different parts of the world, including London, Spain, Tokyo, and LA with famous personalities. Despite all this, he still wants her back.
The song's tone is a mix of anger, sadness, and desperation. The repeated lines, "Where's my girl, who stole my girl," highlight the singer's fixation on getting his girl back. He seems to be in denial about the possibility of her not wanting to be with him anymore. The song's ending, where he says he will never look at another girl, is ironic because he finally finds his girl, and she has to remind him to wait.
Line by Line Meaning
Where's my girl, who stole my girl
I am missing my girl and I suspect someone stole her from me.
Where's my girl, who stole my girl, tell me
I am asking for help to find my girl, who I suspect was taken by someone.
Where can she be
I am desperately searching for my girl and have no idea where she could be.
Well, here's a plea to you listeners everywhere
I am asking anyone who might be listening to help me find my girl.
Help me to find my baby
I am pleading for help from anyone who can help me locate my girl.
She's incredible, keep your hands off of her
My girl is amazing and I want to discourage anyone else from trying to take her away from me.
Keep off, keep off, keep off
Stay away from my girl, I don't want any interference.
Well, here's a photo a couple of years ago
I am showing a picture of my girl from the past, hoping it will help someone recognize her and locate her.
She is quite a bit better
My girl looks great in the photo and I miss her very much.
She is better, and out of my life and it's too bad, too bad, it's too bad that...
I miss my girl very much, but unfortunately she is no longer in my life and it's a shame.
She's been seen with Belmondo
My girl has been spotted with other people, including a celebrity like Belmondo.
Seen in London and seen in Spain
My girl has been seen in different countries like London and Spain.
Seen in L.A. with the Dodger team
My girl has been seen with the famous L.A. Dodgers baseball team.
Seen in Tokyo with Mifune
My girl has been spotted with another celebrity, Mifune, in Tokyo, enjoying sushi and sake.
Having sushi and hot sake
My girl was seen enjoying food and drinks in Tokyo with another celebrity.
Calm down, calm down, calm down
I am trying to calm myself down, despite the stress and anxiety of not knowing where my girl is.
Where's my girl, I'm calmer now
Despite still missing my girl, I am now trying to be calmer and clearer-headed about the situation.
Where's my girl, I want her now
I still want my girl back and am searching for her.
A joke's a joke, I want her now
I was joking before, but I truly want my girl back and am no longer playing around.
Well, no one has any principles nowadays
I feel like nobody has any moral principles or values anymore.
No one has any principles
I am disappointed by the lack of morals and principles in people today.
No one has any principles nowadays
I believe that there is a widespread lack of values and ethics in modern society.
Well, no one has that integrity nowadays
I feel like people nowadays lack the integrity that was once common.
No one has that integrity
I am disappointed by the loss of integrity in people today.
No one has that integrity nowadays
I believe that people today are increasingly lacking in integrity.
Never will I look at another girl
I am committed to my girl and will never look at another girl.
Never will I look
I am determined to remain loyal to my girl and never look at another woman.
Hey wait, hey wait
Hold on, wait a minute.
Here she is
Finally, I have found my girl and am relieved and happy to see her.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: David Lopez
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Philip Kassabian
on Scheherazade
A great Sparks song.
Philip Kassabian
on Aeroflot
This song is amazing.
Philip Kassabian
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.