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.
Idiot Driver
Spoon Lyrics
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All the punks are thick on the ground
But in the bike lane, you think it over
Turn in your tank and turn around
Idiot driver
Idiot drive
She swears that I know her
Why don't you turn over
Way to get from A to B
When they can't take it, slow down the harbor
Go get the car keys, play the blues
Set, new wave,
Set, three four,
Set, one two, three four
She's waking up, right now with,
Him, it just makes me sick
Yeah cause the highway, is your girlfriend
And it goes by quick
It goes
Idiot driver
Idiot drive
I'm stuck all alone and
I wanna turn over
The first verse of "Idiot Driver" by Spoon seems to describe an urban environment where the powerful or wealthy are compared to mythical titans who push the rest of the population, or "punks," down to the ground. The singer seems to be observing this from the safety of the bike lane, where they are considering turning away from this oppressive environment. The chorus, with lines like "idiot driver" and "idiot drive," suggests that the singer is frustrated with reckless drivers on the road, perhaps especially those who are aggressive towards cyclists.
The second verse brings in more imagery of the city, with references to the Enterprise (presumably the rental car company) and slowing down in the harbor. The line "play the blues, set, new wave, set, three four, set, one two, three four" seems to reference the act of creating music or performing in some way. The bridge of the song includes a brief vignette of a woman waking up with a man, which the singer finds sickening. The final chorus, "I'm stuck all alone and I wanna turn over," seems to confirm that the singer feels trapped and frustrated by their surroundings.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time the titans push over
Whenever the big shots or powerful people exert their influence or make their move,
All the punks are thick on the ground
The rebels or the marginalized people tend to gather or stand up in large numbers.
But in the bike lane, you think it over
You reconsider your actions or decisions when you are confronted with a better or more responsible option, such as riding a bike and using the bike lane.
Turn in your tank and turn around
You should stop driving your large and fuel-consuming car and switch to a more eco-friendly and efficient mode of transportation.
Idiot driver
You are a reckless and foolish driver who poses a danger to other road users.
She swears that I know her
She claims to know me well, but I barely recognize her or her behavior.
Why don't you turn over
Why don't you change your ways or attitudes and embrace a better path or lifestyle.
Enterprise, yeah man I know what it's like
The pursuit of wealth and status can be alluring and tempting, but I know firsthand its challenges and effects.
Way to get from A to B
A method or means of transportation to reach your destination from your starting point.
When they can't take it, slow down the harbor
When the situation gets tough or unbearable, seek a safe haven or shelter to slow down and regenerate yourself.
Go get the car keys, play the blues
Escape your problems or worries by driving your car and listening to the blues music.
Set, new wave,
A style or genre of music that emerged in the 1970s and 80s, characterized by its experimental and electronic elements.
Set, three four,
An instruction to start playing or performing the music piece with a specific beat or rhythm, typically consisting of three or four counts.
Set, one two, three four
A countdown to start the music piece with the beats or counts.
She's waking up, right now with,
She is realizing or acknowledging something important or discomforting at this moment.
Him, it just makes me sick
I feel disgusted or upset by his behavior or personality.
Yeah cause the highway, is your girlfriend
You have a special and intimate relationship with your car, particularly when driving on the highway, which gives you a sense of freedom and control.
And it goes by quick
The experience or sensation of driving on the highway is fleeting or short-lived.
I'm stuck all alone and
I am in a state of isolation and loneliness.
I wanna turn over
I want to make a change in my life or situation.
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Written by: JOHN BRITT DANIEL
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