S.P.U.D sometimes stood for Society for the Protection of the Unborn Dog...depending on who was asking.
S.P.U.D supported various international acts including Sonic Youth , Dinosaur Junior and Mudhoney.
Members from S.P.U.D Glen Campbell (!!) and Matthew Heine went on to form Solid Gold Hell a band not unlike Jesus Lizard. Lance Strickland former S.P.U.D drummer joined King Loser http://www.myspace.com/kinglosernz and became known as Tribal Thunder. Matthew now resides in a band called Ghosttown featuring ex Fetus productions singer Jed Town. Lance has gone on to become Dotdash http://www.myspace.com/dotdasha
SPUD on myspace : http://www.myspace.com/spudnz
Motorway
S.P.U.D. Lyrics
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Throbbing of the engines, you exit from the heat
Paper on the pavement, cars crawling in the road
Emotions of the city, you ease your heavy load
Motorway City, well it ain't the same
Lighting up the night sky, with an orange flame
Motorway City, you exit on the right
Cruising on the highway, driving through the night
Lighting up the night sky, with an orange flame
The lyrics to S.P.U.D.'s song "Motorway" describe the experience of driving on a busy highway or motorway in a large city. The first verse, "Turning star projections, voices from the deep," suggests that the driver is distracted by the lights and sounds of the city, as well as the hypnotic hum of the car's engine. The second line, "Throbbing of the engines, you exit from the heat," evokes the feeling of relief that comes with leaving the busy city streets and entering the relative calm of the motorway.
The chorus, "Motorway City, well it ain't the same/Lighting up the night sky, with an orange flame," emphasizes the contrast between the chaos of the city and the order of the motorway, as well as the beautiful sight of the city at night. The final line of the chorus, "You exit on the right/Cruising on the highway, driving through the night," suggests that the singer is enjoying the freedom and ease of driving on an open road.
Overall, the lyrics to "Motorway" capture the experience of driving in a busy urban environment, from the intense sensory overload of city streets to the relative calm of a well-lit motorway.
Line by Line Meaning
Turning star projections, voices from the deep
As you drive through the darkness, your mind is filled with an endless stream of thoughts and voices echoing in your head.
Throbbing of the engines, you exit from the heat
The sound of the car engine is loud and strong, giving a sense of power as you take an exit from the boiling heat of the city.
Paper on the pavement, cars crawling in the road
The streets are littered with debris and cars are moving slowly like a line of ants crawling on the pavement.
Emotions of the city, you ease your heavy load
The city is full of emotions that weigh you down, but as you drive on the motorway, you feel a sense of liberation and relief.
Motorway City, well it ain't the same
The experience of driving on the motorway is vastly different from the chaos of the city streets.
Lighting up the night sky, with an orange flame
The glow of the city lights and street lamps reflects an orange hue in the night sky, creating a unique and beautiful sight.
Motorway City, you exit on the right
To leave the motorway and return to the city, you need to take the correct exit on the right side.
Cruising on the highway, driving through the night
You drive calmly on the motorway, gliding through the night as the world fades into darkness around you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVE BROCK
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