The band, from Burlington, Ontario, consisted of Gordon Deppe (vocals and guitar), Sandy Horne (vocals and bass), Rob Preuss (keyboards and piano) and Derrick Ross (drums). Preuss also replaced Brett Wickens in 1980.
In the late eighties, Preuss went on to play with Honeymoon Suite and Ross left the band and were replaced by Scott MacDonald and Steve Kendry.
The band released five albums (and a soundtrack that was credited to Gordon Deppe but included a couple songs from the "Tell No Lies" ep).
Their most popular songs included " Romantic Traffic", "Nova Heart", "Old Emotions" and "Tell No Lies".
Gordon Deppe is currently a music programmer for one of the Galaxie Music Network (television) channels in Canada.
For more information, check out thespoons.ca.
Their latest album, Static in Transmission , was released in 2011. A single from the album, You Light Up is available on Youtube.
They should not be confused with Spoon (American band) or The Spoons (multiple artists).
Tell No Lies
Spoons Lyrics
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You turn the world around me
Like a ball on fire
I know, I know
So try to be fair
I¹m new at this game of trust
Tell no lies
Tell no lies
Tell no lies
I know, I know
You take me for a ride
And I wouldn¹t even know it
I know, I know
I¹m vulnerable
But what can I do
I¹m new at this game of trust
Tell no lies
Tell no lies
Tell no lies
Tell no lies
No, no, no
Tell no lies
Cause I believe every word
I know, I know
You turn my world around me
Like a ball on fire
I know, I know
I¹m vulnerable
But what can I do
I¹m new at this game of trust
Tell no lies
Tell no lies
Tell no lies
Tell no lies
No, no, no
Tell no lies
Tell no lies
No, no, no
Tell no lies
Cause I¹ve got a few of my own
The lyrics of Spoons's "Tell No Lies" depict a relationship in which the singer is unsure about the trustworthiness of their partner. They acknowledge that their partner has the power to turn their world around them like a ball on fire, suggesting both the intensity of their feelings and the potential for destruction. However, the singer is new to the game of trust and is vulnerable in navigating these emotions. They ask their partner to tell no lies, believing every word that is said. The repetition of the phrase "Tell no lies" in the chorus emphasizes the importance of honesty and transparency in a relationship. The final line of the song, "Cause I've got a few of my own," hints at the possibility of dishonesty from both parties and suggests a lack of communication within the relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of "Tell No Lies" explore the delicate balance between trust and vulnerability in a relationship. The singer is somewhat naive but acknowledges the power dynamics at play and asks for honesty from their partner. However, the fact that they also have their own lies suggests a lack of communication and trust within the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I know, I know
I am aware and understand the situation
You turn the world around me
You have a significant impact on my life
Like a ball on fire
Your influence is intense and unpredictable
So try to be fair
Please act justly in our interactions
I'm new at this game of trust
I lack experience in building trust in relationships
Tell no lies
Please be honest with me
You take me for a ride
You manipulate or deceive me
And I wouldn't even know it
I might be unaware of your actions
I'm vulnerable
I am open to being hurt
But what can I do
I am unsure how to protect myself
No, no, no
I am firm on this point
Cause I believe every word
I am trusting and gullible
I've got a few of my own
I also have some secrets or lies
Contributed by Aiden Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dazz 416
Canadian music is Amazing!! ❤️🇨🇦 ❤️
mkeess1
I was in this video as an extra... I was 23 at the time (I am 53 now)...we had a blast making this video. It was filmed at the Buttonville Airport. It is so fun to look back and laugh about the big hair and cheesy videos but I still love the 80's and especially this video. It's a little time capsule for me...lol
Celeste Keenan
What were they like as people?
Celeste Keenan
***** Cool.
MakeYouFeelBetterNow
+mkeess1 Some big 80s hair was bad, but I've always thought Gordon's and Sandy's hair was awesome!
R PM
+mkeess1 Right mite..it was all was a terrific buzz..and then sum
True Tech
mkeess1 looked like Nash The Slash sat up in the coffin scene there. Burned a few with him, back when weed was illegal. lol well we got the cops to finally tell less lie$.
MakeYouFeelBetterNow
I love this video, it's hilarious! The thing I like about videos (and life in general) in the 80s is that they didn't take everything so seriously. Instead of worrying about being "cool", they were silly, which is why it's so fun.
jtorin76
My stepdad at the time, Jim Parry played the pilot in this video (at the 0:57 mark he shows up). He was a wonderful man, died tragically in May 2000. He was friends with the band and a bunch of others in this video. Those guys knew how to have a good time. :)
JCChester99
My sister dated a good friend of your dad’s! He was a news guy in CFNY. He got tix to the big New Year’s Eve show in 1984 or 1985 and my sister didn’t want to go (not a fan) and I ended up going! So awesome!