1) The Spoons are … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) The Spoons are an unsigned metal quintet, based in Hampshire, UK. They have been together since 2003 and have been building up a local fan base, regularly playing venues in Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey.
With new recordings on the way and a big drive to get their music and performance out there, The Spoons are looking to play gigs all over the UK.
2) The Spoons are garage rock revival group from Pula, Croatia (former Yugoslavia) active from late 80's through 90's. "Enchanted with the mythology, iconography, sounds and appearance of garage punk and psychedelic band from the sixties group The Spoons are in response to garage punk / rock revival that during the eighties was present on the American independent scene ..." as described by Aleksandar Dragaš in "Encyclopedia of Croatian pop and rock music"
They should not be confused with:
1) Spoons is a pop group, formed in 1979 in Burlington, Ont, west of Toronto. Original members were Gordon Deppe (guitar, vocals), Sandy Horne (bass, vocals), Brett Wickens (keyboards) and Derrick Ross (drums). Wickens was replaced by Rob Preuss in 1981, and Preuss and Ross were replaced by Scott MacDonald and Steve Kendry respectively in 1986. The Spoons enjoyed early success with teenaged audiences on the basis of the debut LP Stick Figure Neighbourhood (Ready LR-012) in 1981 and the 12-inch single 'Nova Heart' in 1982, both of which were in the synthesizer-based 'electro-pop' style of the day.
2) 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).
Waterline
The Spoons Lyrics
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Where everything always shows up in the end
Sometimes good, sometimes bad
The memories just rise up to the top
On the waterline
In her hurricane mind
And the submarines keep surfacing
Men can see it in her eyes
Something drown in there long, long ago
Under the big waves out at sea
When it comes I really want to be there
On the waterline
In her hurricane mind
And the submarines keep surfacing...
On the waterline
At the edge of love
I swim to you
On the waterline
And every day I build the boat
To get to where she swims alone
On falling waves I cannot reach
So everyday I wait
And the submarines keep surfacing...
There is a corner in her heart
Where everything always shows up in the end
Sometimes good, sometimes bad
On the waterline
In her hurricane mind
And the submarines keep surfacing...
On the waterline
At the edge of love
I swim to you
On the waterline
Deep in your heart
I swim to you
On the waterline
At the edge of love
I swim to you
On the waterline
At the edge of love
The Spoons's song "Waterline" is a song about a woman who is haunted by memories that always seem to resurface. The lyrics describe how these memories rise up to the surface like submarines surfacing to waterline. The song paints an intense picture of a woman whose life has been marked by good and bad experiences that continue to affect her. The singer of the song is a woman who has experienced deep emotional pain and trauma that never really goes away.
The chorus repeats a phrase about the waterline, implying that this is where the woman is most vulnerable. The waterline is also where the submarines keep surfacing, representing the emotions that keep bubbling up to the surface. The statement, “At the edge of love, I swim to you, on the waterline,” implies that this woman is loved and wants to be rescued, but she’s also struggling with her past, which has affected her deeply.
Overall, "Waterline" is a song about emotional turmoil and the desperation to reach out for help despite the difficulty of doing so. It's a powerful reminder that we don't always know everything that's going on in someone's life, and sometimes the ones who need help the most are the ones who won't ask for it.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a corner in her heart
There's a hidden place within her heart which harbors deep-seated emotions.
Where everything always shows up in the end
No matter what, all thoughts and emotions find their way back to that corner.
Sometimes good, sometimes bad
The memories that resurface can sometimes be good or bad.
The memories just rise up to the top
The memories eventually resurface and become prominent in her mind.
Men can see it in her eyes
Others can sense a sadness in her eyes.
Something drown in there long, long ago
Something painful happened in her past that she never got over.
Under the big waves out at sea
The traumatic event likely occurred in a vast, open space that she couldn't control.
When it comes I really want to be there
The singer wants to support her during difficult moments.
And every day I build the boat
The singer spends every day working on a solution to be with her through the pain.
To get to where she swims alone
To reach her, he must first understand and respect her desire to keep some things to herself.
On falling waves I cannot reach
There are times when he feels helpless and frustrated by the distance between them.
So everyday I wait
Despite the challenges, he waits patiently for the right time to make his move.
At the edge of love
Their connection is fragile and requires constant effort to maintain.
I swim to you
He's willing to navigate the ups and downs of their relationship to be with her.
Deep in your heart
He knows there are deep emotions he still hasn't uncovered yet.
On the waterline
Their relationship is balanced precariously between love and heartbreak.
Contributed by Reagan O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ggherasim1806
I am 57 years old and this is still my favorite song from the SPOONS, I will make sure the future generations enjoy their music, CHEERS !!!!
@nativenation3296
34 yrs later and this song remains👌
@mr.niceguy1812
The greatest tragedy is Canadian bands never get the international or domestic recognition they deserve.
Spoons forever!
@mr.niceguy1812
I remember the 1st time i heard this, it was on CFNY (the best radio station in the day) in the early 90's. I was a teenager & it really did something to me. I'm now 47 & it still gives me the same feeling. What a great song by a great band!
@joevolpini4038
What a touching song!
@silverage682
It's a shame that a HQ version of this video is not available. Perhaps the most underrated Canadian band of all time, and one of the greatest Canadian singles of all time. If it is not restored I fear that eventually this song / video will be lost forever...that would be a damn shame.
@Novaboing
Another Canadian Classic that everyone missed... This song is a absokute gem. Listen to Rudy - Miss you.
@davidlee5329
Probably one of the best Canadian songs ever written! I was 16 and playing waterpolo...we played this constantly...
@Winnipegger
In the 80's Canadian bands ruled! So many great artists!
@pbarc552
Great song and video by the best Canadian band ever! Love the juxtapositioning water, waves and reflections off band members Gord & Sandy... And despite the water off the snare effect having been done before I can't think of a better use of it, here... Man, I've seen the Spoons just a half dozen times and I just can't get enough. When I first saw the Spoons in '82 at the Police Picnic @theCNE they immediately became my favourite band... the Spoons rock dude!