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.
Laffitte Don't Fail Me Now
Spoon Lyrics
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For taking shots in the knees
For planning out your retirement in your thirties
There is no way back from this one but
Oughta wake up and see
And you know its the best it could be
Oh no, I want to know
Oh tell me, don't tell yourself
Are you ever honest with anyone?
The aftermath, the promotion
It's time to take the trash out
And redefining what you are
Redefining what you're about
You can't explain the attraction when
Everything gets so far away
Using class to abstraction
Do it everyday
Now all I,I want to know
Are you ever honest with anyone?
All that I, I want to know
Are you honest with anyone?
No no
The aftermath, the promotion
It's time to take the trash out
And redefining what you are
Redefining what you're about
But an expression is anything
You can reduce to a form
Can still make you feel so wiped out
For long
Oh no no, c'mon tell me now
Are you honest with anyone?
All that I, I want to know
Are you ever honest with anyone?
And I say, no no
Are you honest with anyone?
How does it feel to go home
And not be honest with anyone?
The song "Laffitte Don't Fail Me Now" by Spoon tells the story of someone who has worked hard to achieve success, but in doing so, has become disconnected from their true self. The lyrics describe the pressures of striving for success in a model environment, where sacrificing personal values and honesty is often necessary to climb the ladder of success. The first verse suggests that the singer has suffered injuries, both physical and emotional, in their pursuit of success. They have also planned out their retirement at a young age, which implies that they have lost touch with the present moment and are focused solely on their future ambitions. However, the singer is unable to escape the consequences of their actions and must face the truth about who they are and what they have become.
The chorus of the song highlights the theme of honesty, as the singer questions whether they are truthful with anyone, including themselves. They are desperate to know if there is anyone in their life with whom they can be honest, but they doubt that such a person exists. The second verse continues to explore the theme of self-discovery and redefining one's identity. The singer acknowledges that it is time to take out the metaphorical trash - to discard the parts of themselves that are not authentic and redefine their true selves.
Overall, "Laffitte Don't Fail Me Now" is a poignant commentary on the cost of success and the importance of remaining true to oneself. It speaks to the difficulty of balancing ambition and honesty in a world that often demands one at the expense of the other.
Line by Line Meaning
Back in that model environment
Being in a place full of materialistic and superficial people.
For taking shots in the knees
Being targeted and taken down by someone or something.
For planning out your retirement in your thirties
Having unrealistic expectations about life and future.
There is no way back from this one but
Having no other choice but to face the consequences of one's actions.
Oughta wake up and see
Realizing and acknowledging the reality of a situation.
And you know its the best it could be
Accepting the present situation as the best possible outcome.
Oh no, I want to know
Expressing curiosity and concern.
Are you honest with anyone?
Asking if one is truthful with others.
Oh tell me, don't tell yourself
Asking for an honest answer rather than self-denial.
The aftermath, the promotion
The consequences and rewards of one's actions.
It's time to take the trash out
Getting rid of something or someone toxic in one's life.
And redefining what you are
Changing one's identity or self-image.
Redefining what you're about
Changing one's values, goals or purpose.
You can't explain the attraction when
Being drawn to something or someone without understanding why.
Everything gets so far away
Feeling disconnected from people or things that were once important.
Using class to abstraction
Using refinement as a way to distance oneself from reality.
Do it everyday
Making it a habit.
Now all I,I want to know
Asking for reassurance and transparency.
Are you ever honest with anyone?
Asking if one is truthful about their feelings and intentions.
No no
Expressing disbelief or disappointment.
The aftermath, the promotion
The consequences and accomplishments of one's actions.
But an expression is anything
Anything can be conveyed or expressed.
You can reduce to a form
Simplifying something or someone.
Can still make you feel so wiped out
Being emotionally drained by something or someone even though it seems insignificant.
For long
For an extended period of time.
Oh no no, c'mon tell me now
Showing urgency and frustration.
How does it feel to go home
Asking about the emotions that arise when returning home.
And not be honest with anyone?
Asking about the consequences of not being truthful with oneself or others.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOHN BRITT DANIEL
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