1) Spoon is an Am… Read Full Bio ↴There are numerous artists with this name, including:
1) Spoon is an American indie rock band from Austin, Texas;
2) Spoon is a German band;
3) Spoon is an American rapper from Pittsburgh;
4) Spoon was an American band with Neilson Hubbard that was active in the early 90s;
5) Spoon was an American garage-rock band from Los Angeles that was active in the 1990s;
6) Spoon was an Icelandic band that was active in the 1990s.
1) Spoon is an American indie rock band from Austin, Texas. The band was formed in late 1993 by lead singer/guitarist Britt Daniel and drummer Jim Eno. Current members also include: Eric Harvey (keyboard, guitar, percussion, backing vocals) and Rob Pope (bass, backing vocals - replaced Joshua Zarbo in 2007).
After releasing their debut LP Telephono on Matador Records, the band signed with Elektra in 1998, but the contract was dropped soon after the band released A Series of Sneaks. In response the band released a two-song single titled The Agony of Laffitte (referring to Elektra A&R man Ron Laffitte). Eventually they signed to Merge Records.
Spoon has been met with widespread critical acclaim. Girls Can Tell, released in 2001, sold more copies than both their previous releases combined. Kill the Moonlight accomplished the same feat a year later. Gimme Fiction was released on May 10, 2005 and continued the trend of increasing popularity for the band.
Britt Daniel wrote much of the soundtrack to the 2006 film Stranger Than Fiction. Four tracks by Spoon are also featured.
The band released their sixth studio album Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga on July 10, 2007; those who purchased the first pressing also received a bonus disc titled Get Nice!.
Transference is their seventh studio album. It was released on January 18, 2010 in Europe, and on January 19 in North America, to moderately positive reviews.
2) Spoon is a German band.
3) Spoon is an American rapper from Pittsburgh.
4) Spoon was an American band with Neilson Hubbard that was active in the early 90s.
5) Spoon was an American garage-rock band from Los Angeles that was active in the 1990s
6) Spoon was an Icelandic band that was active in the 1990s.
Car Radio
Spoon Lyrics
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That's what I got
Voice of authority from here into empire state
Car radio
Car wash
Fooling around just a minor on the interstate
Car radio
All acting tough
The lyrics of Spoon's song "Car Radio" depict the intimate relationship between the singer and their car radio. The car radio serves as a voice of authority, providing a sense of control and familiarity to the singer as they navigate the complex and overwhelming landscapes of modern life. The reference to the "empire state" suggests that the singer is operating within a fast-paced, competitive urban environment, where the car radio is a lifeline that keeps them grounded and connected to a larger world of meaning and purpose.
The second verse of the song shifts to the car wash, where the singer is "fooling around" and engaging in reckless behavior on the interstate. Here, the car radio takes on a more ominous tone, reflecting the dangers and uncertainties of the open road. Despite the singer's attempts to act tough, they are ultimately powerless in the face of the systems and technologies that govern their lives. The final line of the song, "I'm just a user I don't make any of this stuff," reinforces this sense of helplessness and dependency, suggesting that the singer is trapped in a larger system that they cannot control.
Line by Line Meaning
Car radio
I am alone in my car with just the radio for company.
That's what I got
The radio is all I have for distraction and entertainment.
Voice of authority from here into empire state
The radio is my only guide, a voice of power and influence that reaches far and wide.
Car wash
I have stopped at a car wash, just killing time and waiting for something to happen.
Fooling around just a minor on the interstate
I am bored and restless, driving aimlessly on the highway with no clear destination or purpose.
All acting tough
I am trying to project an image of confidence and strength, but inside I am vulnerable and scared.
I'm just a user I don't make any of this stuff
I am just a consumer of the media and technology around me, I don't have any control or influence over it.
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Written by: JOHN BRITT DANIEL
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