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).
Tidal Wave
Spoons Lyrics
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The tidal wave of love to you
If that is what it takes
To shake you up
The city sleeps
Under stormy skies
The palm trees sway
And the wind comes down
Like a hundred-ton weight
And you will know
That it¹s me coming again
I ride the wave
The tidal wave of love to you
If that is what it takes
To wake you from your deep sleep
You¹re resisting me
Like a hurricane
Your tornado words
Crack like whips
Again and again
But I wouldn¹t stop
For anything
The more you fight
The more I want
I want everything!
I ride the wave
The tidal wave of love to you
If that is what it takes
To shake you up
I ride the wave
The tidal wave of love to you
If that is what it takes
To wake you from your deep sleep
I ride the wave
The tidal wave of love to you
If that is what it takes
To wake you up
I ride the wave
The tidal wave of love to you
And in the end
You won¹t know
What came over you
The lyrics of Spoons' song Tidal Wave seem to describe the singer's efforts to win over a loved one. The tidal wave of love described in the chorus is a metaphor for the singer's passionate pursuit of this person. The verses paint a picture of a stormy night, with the city asleep and palm trees swaying in the wind. The singer's determination to win over their loved one is compared to the force of the wind, as they come "again and again" to break through this person's resistance.
In the second verse, the loved one is compared to a hurricane, with "tornado words" that "crack like whips". But even though this person is a challenge to win over, the singer is undaunted. If anything, the resistance only makes them more determined. By the end of the song, it's clear that the singer is confident they will win over this loved one, who won't even know what hit them.
The lyrics of Tidal Wave are an example of the power of metaphor and imagery in songwriting. By comparing the singer's pursuit of love to a tidal wave, the listener can easily understand the strength and force of the singer's emotions. The use of sensory details, like the sound of the wind and the image of palm trees swaying, helps to create a vivid atmosphere for the story.
Line by Line Meaning
I ride the wave
I am fully embracing and committing to my pursuit of you
The tidal wave of love to you
My love is a powerful force that is overflowing and unstoppable
If that is what it takes
I am willing to do whatever it takes to capture your heart
To shake you up
To make you realize the intensity of my feelings for you
The city sleeps
The world around us is calm and peaceful
Under stormy skies
Despite the chaos that may be taking place in the world, my love remains steadfast
The palm trees sway
Even nature is in tune with my emotions
As you close your eyes
As you retreat into yourself and try to ignore me
And the wind comes down
My presence is palpable and undeniable
Like a hundred-ton weight
My love is a great burden that you cannot escape from
And you will know
You will feel and understand the depth of my love
That it's me coming again
You cannot escape my love, no matter how hard you try
You're resisting me
You are actively trying to push me away
Like a hurricane
Your resistance is powerful and destructive
Your tornado words
Your words are like a whirlwind, trying to sweep away my feelings
Crack like whips
Your words hurt and wound me deeply
Again and again
Despite your efforts, I continue to pursue you
But I wouldn't stop
I am completely committed to my love for you
For anything
No obstacle is too great to stop me from loving you
The more you fight
Your resistance only fuels my passion for you
The more I want
My desire for you grows stronger with each obstacle I face
I want everything!
I want to give you my all and share my life with you
And in the end
At the conclusion of my pursuit of you
You won't know
You will be completely oblivious to how much I poured into this relationship
What came over you
You will be left wondering why you ever resisted my love
Contributed by Joseph H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.