 Stranger Than Fiction (1994) [ larger cover art ] |
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One, Two
Oh I wanna open this hour
And what's our match to play?
But both of us
Stay on the guard in the same way
And you know, it's just the book I like
All that we knew,
Just a clue
All that we was,
Just because
I've never loved
Now I wanna trigger your heart *hah*
There's something else
Besides a silvery part
Hey, hey
And that's the book I write
I let it go so long
And now the book I write, oh
This is it
I'm gone
All that we are
All we do
All that we are, all we do
Is here forever
All that we was,
Just because
All that we knew,
Just a clue
I've never loved
This is the book I write,
Oh why'd I let it go so long?
| scrubbrush (All lost in the supermarket) | Posted: Apr 10, 2013 - 08:59  |
| boileymon (Hovering) | Posted: Feb 11, 2011 - 18:59 sharkey wrote: Not true, There are three in rotation. You lose. You lose, all three were last played "never."  |
| zataomm7 (MI) | Posted: Jan 28, 2011 - 21:09 Re: Billy Joel — I can hear similarities between some Spoon songs and Billy Joel's "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me".... (the way he sings "what's the matter with the crowd I'm seeing, don't you know that they're out of touch?"). That's about it, though. |
| pianocomposer (Springfield) | Posted: Oct 08, 2010 - 16:01 LaurieinTucson wrote: Loved this movie The movie gets a 10. This song gets an 8. I watched this movie 3 times in-a-row for sheer enjoyment. |
| LaurieinTucson (Tucson,AZ) | Posted: Oct 08, 2010 - 15:56 Loved this movie |
| Proclivities (Carrboro, NC) | Posted: Sep 24, 2010 - 12:31 vandal wrote: I was a teen in the '70's, I enjoy Spoon, and I am embarrassed by Billy Joel. . . sorry. . . I too was a teen in the 1970's. I never liked Billy Joel's music - I could respect his talents for writing catchy hit-tunes and (early on), writing relatively intelligent lyrics, but I was more than "embarrassed" by his music. I find very little similarity between his music and that of Spoon. |
| alaken (Missoula, MT) | Posted: Aug 23, 2010 - 12:03 I'm hearing Nick Lowe in the verses, and XTC in the bridge. This is a good thing! |
| 4merdj (donde el viento se devuelve) | Posted: Aug 23, 2010 - 12:00 Me gustan mucho los Spoons!  y las cucharas tambien!  |
| isayhoomhom (Bethel, CT) | Posted: Jul 22, 2010 - 12:59 Sasha2001 wrote: The problem with Billy Joel, besides his current addiction to alcohol, is that his popularity far outstripped the quality of the albums he was writing. He was, in essence, always a follower of various trends in music with the goal of making hits along the lines of his admitted idols, The Beatles. It was for this reason that it became increasingly hard to take his music seriously. A perfect illustration of this is the ridiculous comparison Long Islanders like to make between their native son and New Jersey's native son, Bruce Springsteen. Its comical not just because Bruce spent so many more years making memorable music, but because for many of those years Billy Joel was trying to emulate Bruce's sound (Only the Good Die Young?). Add to that the endless rotation Joel's songs seem to find on FM radio over the years, the frat house anthems, and it becomes almost unbearable to hear his music anymore. I can certainly respect the exhaustion with Billy Joel after umpteen hours of FM radio airplay. I'm sure I'm in the minority in that I'm originally from (South) New Jersey and I can't stand Bruce Springsteen. That's not to say he's talentless; I just don't care for the style. Regardless, I find minimal similarity between Spoon and Billy Joel or Bruce Springsteen, for that matter. I took my 7-year-old son to see Spoon at Radio City this past March and we had the best time. Love, love, love Spoon. |
| listen_n_sf | Posted: Jul 04, 2010 - 18:04 Hey! We just heard Cake! Oh, wait a minute... |
| Sasha2001 (83rd St. between Broadway and Hell) | Posted: Jun 02, 2010 - 22:16 isayhoomhom wrote: This whole Billy Joel thread is weird to me. I don't see the similarity. But I agree with this comment. I find it bizarre though that people think Billy Joel just out and out sucks. Although his music hasn't been relevant or vital for over 25 years, his was the soundtrack of many youthful, happy summers in the mid-70's. Perhaps those bashing Billy Joel's music weren't alive during that era? Here's someone who's able to enjoy Billy Joel AND Spoon without embarrassment. I'm sure there are others. The problem with Billy Joel, besides his current addiction to alcohol, is that his popularity far outstripped the quality of the albums he was writing. He was, in essence, always a follower of various trends in music with the goal of making hits along the lines of his admitted idols, The Beatles. It was for this reason that it became increasingly hard to take his music seriously. A perfect illustration of this is the ridiculous comparison Long Islanders like to make between their native son and New Jersey's native son, Bruce Springsteen. Its comical not just because Bruce spent so many more years making memorable music, but because for many of those years Billy Joel was trying to emulate Bruce's sound (Only the Good Die Young?). Add to that the endless rotation Joel's songs seem to find on FM radio over the years, the frat house anthems, and it becomes almost unbearable to hear his music anymore. |
| twitterpated | Posted: Mar 31, 2010 - 13:15 I never thought I would say this about Britt Daniel because I've been a Spoon fan for a while, but whenever I hear him sing these days it really sounds like he needs to blow his nose. ( {sigh} forgive me Britt ) |
| vandal (arriving somewhere, but not here. . .) | Posted: Mar 17, 2010 - 12:24 isayhoomhom wrote: This whole Billy Joel thread is weird to me. I don't see the similarity. But I agree with this comment. I find it bizarre though that people think Billy Joel just out and out sucks. Although his music hasn't been relevant or vital for over 25 years, his was the soundtrack of many youthful, happy summers in the mid-70's. Perhaps those bashing Billy Joel's music weren't alive during that era? Here's someone who's able to enjoy Billy Joel AND Spoon without embarrassment. I'm sure there are others. I was a teen in the '70's, I enjoy Spoon, and I am embarrassed by Billy Joel. . . sorry. . . |
| sirdroseph (Outer Mongolia) | Posted: Jan 13, 2010 - 11:27 Diggin on some Spoon.....get it? Diggin....Spoon.....yea, that was terrible!  |
| That_SOB (The Dark Side of the Tune) | Posted: Nov 11, 2009 - 16:44 iam_overlord wrote: That Billy Joel thread is so 2008! Now would you be referring to the first half (1/2) of 2008..... or would you be more inclined toward the last half (1/2) of 2008 ? Or would you be speakng of the first quarter (1/4) of 2008 or would you ..................................  |
| sharkey (Toronto - Ontario - Canada) | Posted: Sep 09, 2009 - 15:46 holborne wrote: With respect to the Billy Joel conversation: Here is one of the things I love most about RP: No. Fucking. Billy. Joel. Not true, There are three in rotation. You lose. |
| iam_overlord (Allston) | Posted: Sep 09, 2009 - 15:46 That Billy Joel thread is so 2008! |
| isayhoomhom (Bethel, CT) | Posted: Jul 22, 2009 - 13:38 Marr wrote: I actually tend to look at the similarities between Spoon and Billy as a happy reminder of a time when Billy was actually kinda cool and produced some good tunes. This whole Billy Joel thread is weird to me. I don't see the similarity. But I agree with this comment. I find it bizarre though that people think Billy Joel just out and out sucks. Although his music hasn't been relevant or vital for over 25 years, his was the soundtrack of many youthful, happy summers in the mid-70's. Perhaps those bashing Billy Joel's music weren't alive during that era? Here's someone who's able to enjoy Billy Joel AND Spoon without embarrassment. I'm sure there are others. |
| TravelRat (Siberia) | Posted: Jan 24, 2009 - 07:53 holborne wrote: With respect to the Billy Joel conversation: Here is one of the things I love most about RP: No. Fucking. Billy. Joel. Amen! Billy Joel sucks. This song is pretty dull, IMO.  |
| holborne (New York) | Posted: Oct 28, 2008 - 13:06 With respect to the Billy Joel conversation: Here is one of the things I love most about RP: No. Fucking. Billy. Joel. |
| rtrudeau (Bay Area, California) | Posted: Sep 19, 2008 - 23:12 BillG wrote: Liked the movie a lot. Silly premise + Will Farrell made me a little apprehensive, but Farrell, Emma Thompson, and - especially - Maggie Gyllenhaal were brilliant, I thought. And the soundtrack was first-rate. Not sure I can add more than Bill Himself, but I rented the movie and really liked it. I'm not a fan of Will Ferrell in his "frat boy" mode, but he's actually very sweet and serious in "Stranger Than Fiction." And guys - Maggie Gyllenhaal looks pretty hot, if you like chicks with tattoos. The movie has a strange, existential premise that I loved - not your standard rom-com at all. Put it on your NetFlix list, highly recommended. |
| jhorton | Posted: Sep 19, 2008 - 23:02 Laptopdog wrote: I thought it was Billy Joel. NOT a compliment. This is like Billy Joel, without the song writing talent. And I HATE Billy Joel and his sanctimonious music. This is a very solid 1! Blech. |
| Marr (Houston (dreaming of Austin)) | Posted: Aug 19, 2008 - 09:52 Laptopdog wrote: I thought it was Billy Joel. NOT a compliment. I actually tend to look at the similarities between Spoon and Billy as a happy reminder of a time when Billy was actually kinda cool and produced some good tunes. |
| Laptopdog (Overcrowded, Overpriced & Overrated L.A.) | Posted: Jul 18, 2008 - 18:16 LOL for a second there I thought the opening to this song was the McDonald's theme song..
"Ba Da Dat Dat Dah... I'm love'n it." I thought it was Billy Joel. NOT a compliment. |
| horstman (Syracuse, New York) | Posted: May 23, 2008 - 16:22 scraig wrote: Really like the Spoon because of Radio Paradise, then I saw them on Saturday Night Live. What a disaster.
Really liked Wilco. Saw them at the Voodoo Chili tour in New Orleans and was hugely disappointed. Then I saw them on SNL and immediately fell back in love with them. Anyone can have a bad night. |
| andiman (Germany, Duisburg) | Posted: May 06, 2008 - 01:16 Great movie. Don't watch it in german, bad translation! |
| ScottFromWyoming (Powell, Wyo.) | Posted: Jan 18, 2008 - 18:59 BillG wrote: Liked the movie a lot. Silly premise + Will Farrell made me a little apprehensive, but Farrell, Emma Thompson, and - especially - Maggie Gyllenhaal were brilliant, I thought. And the soundtrack was first-rate.
Just saw it again and it's still good! Plus it has Wreckless Eric and a few that sound like they're from that Stiff Records era--like this one. |
| mefrombrazil (ponta grossa, brazil) | Posted: Dec 11, 2007 - 10:49 he knows very well how to use his voice. |
| pmnixa (Rochester, MN) | Posted: Oct 30, 2007 - 08:01 scraig wrote: Really like the Spoon because of Radio Paradise, then I saw them on Saturday Night Live. What a disaster.
I agree - I think they were nervous or something. The musicians did well but the lead singer seemed nervous. |
| scraig | Posted: Oct 09, 2007 - 14:52 Really like the Spoon because of Radio Paradise, then I saw them on Saturday Night Live. What a disaster. |
| dharmanavy (Sandiego) | Posted: Aug 28, 2007 - 13:01 YES!   
999_99_999 wrote: Mmmmmmmmmm. Maggie Gyllenhaal. |
| DoctorHooey (/etc) | Posted: Aug 28, 2007 - 12:59 I hadn't listened to these guys before RP and I really like them alot. They know how to be both earnest and fun. |
| MJMJ | Posted: Aug 07, 2007 - 18:46 Instead of Elvis' "Beyond Belief" this song should have been followed by Elvis' "I write the book" Or maybe that'd been too obvious. Bill ain't stupid, after all :-) |
| bodhisattva1031 (new jersey) | Posted: May 12, 2007 - 10:58 this song is fun!!  |
| MutualDisdain | Posted: May 10, 2007 - 13:39 LOL for a second there I thought the opening to this song was the McDonald's theme song.. "Ba Da Dat Dat Dah... I'm love'n it." I was like, oh no's, RP has gone commercial. |
| scott4261 (Little Rock, AR) | Posted: May 03, 2007 - 17:14 I love Spoon! One of the most underrated bands right now. |
| marmelock (Frankfurt, Germany, Home of the EAGLES!) | Posted: Mar 26, 2007 - 06:32  this song always saves my day .... |
| okobojicat (Dreaming of the Moravian Highlands) | Posted: Feb 02, 2007 - 15:29 radiomao wrote: It's FAKE synth bari sax, isn't it? yes, quite. |
| radiomao (Phoenix, AZ) | Posted: Jan 28, 2007 - 15:10 Wilmshurst wrote:  It's FAKE synth bari sax, isn't it? |
| bokey (Filialville) | Posted: Jan 25, 2007 - 06:39 Catchy |
| celadonstone (the Lowcountry of SC (2858.50 mi East of Paradise)) | Posted: Jan 17, 2007 - 13:37 SpaceCase wrote: For this song I think that's overplayed...I don't mind, but I don't understand what makes this any good...I must have heard it just about all six times then, cause I know I've heard it enough that I'm tired of it! Well the movie came out last fall, hence the soundtrack. six times in less than six months will seem like a lot. The newer albums on here I feel like I hear more than the other stuff. |
| ziggytrix (Dallas, TX) | Posted: Jan 12, 2007 - 15:11 phreels wrote: I've never heard it before, it's only been played six times!
How'd ya see how many times it's been played? Or are you just guessing based on comment dates? |
| Wilmshurst (My pineal gland) | Posted: Jan 10, 2007 - 16:06 |
| SpaceCase (Lancaster, PA, USA) | Posted: Dec 14, 2006 - 13:23 phreels wrote: I've never heard it before, it's only been played six times! I hope you don't mind them repeating it, cause I'm glad they did, for me!  For this song I think that's overplayed...I don't mind, but I don't understand what makes this any good...I must have heard it just about all six times then, cause I know I've heard it enough that I'm tired of it! |
| phreels (North Shore, Hawaii) | Posted: Dec 13, 2006 - 07:10 SpaceCase wrote: Is it me, or does this seem to be getting played out on here already???
 I've never heard it before, it's only been played six times! I hope you don't mind them repeating it, cause I'm glad they did, for me! |
| SpaceCase (Lancaster, PA, USA) | Posted: Dec 13, 2006 - 07:06 Is it me, or does this seem to be getting played out on here already??? |
| Alexandra (The American Riviera) | Posted: Dec 10, 2006 - 19:51 Just saw this movie tonight and checked to see if RP had this song. Yay!  |
| 999_99_999 (at the (lily) pad) | Posted: Dec 01, 2006 - 08:33 BillG wrote: Liked the movie a lot. Silly premise + Will Farrell made me a little apprehensive, but Farrell, Emma Thompson, and - especially - Maggie Gyllenhaal were brilliant, I thought. And the soundtrack was first-rate.
Mmmmmmmmmm. Maggie Gyllenhaal. |
| (former member) (Near the coffeemaker) | Posted: Dec 01, 2006 - 08:31 A Spoon anthology is an excellent piece of an eclectic music collection. One of my fav post-2K bands. |
| hammerjane (Asheville, NC) | Posted: Nov 28, 2006 - 16:32 I like this song more every time I hear it! |