I didn't mean to leave this thread hanging for three days - stuff just came up; close friends needed my care and consolation more than I needed to write. However, there's some good news - this post is a three-in-one, so brace yourselves.
Last time you indulged yourself in the gloriously bizarre welcoming of a song about incest. It's my personal opinion that this next track is about being slightly dissatisfied with your sexual partner. Treat yourself to a clumsy, whimsical melody.
"Roger"
Here are the lyrics so you can follow along.
Spoiler for LYRICS BELOW:
I'm picking up where I once left off in the
search for a justified balance between the
wealth that I have now and the wealth
that they all want to have
Let's ask Roger if he knows what I mean
Roger, Roger, let's take your Sue
How does she do it Roger, how does she do it, Roger?
Roger, Roger, has Sue got the balance right
for you, Roger, I ask you Roger, has she
got the balance right for you?
Has she got it, has she got it?
Roger, Roger, Roger, Roger
"High C" is one of my favorite tracks from Sparks' debut album. The lyrics suggest that the protagonist is a dedicated fanboy who's come to put his favorite opera singer back into the spotlight. Harley's drumming is top-notch on this track.
"Fletcher Honorama" is another one of my personal favorites. It's remarkably different from the other tracks on the record, echoing Pink Floyd in terms of atmosphere, with the psychedelic feel of The Doors and the hypnotic vocal stylings of ours truly, Russell Mael.
Perhaps a song about a man who's last dying wish is to be famous?
Until next time.