Spoons
Liner Notes
This song will make a little more sense if you're familiar with "spoon theory." I recommend looking it up! I got this idea yesterday when I was putting away dishes and was reminded, once again, that we have more spoons than really fit in our silverware drawer.
Lyrics
I have so many literal spoons But not nearly enough metaphorical spoons I'm hanging on by a thread So much in the world right now fills me with dread And I can't help but wondering why The people in power don't care if we live or we die And I'm short on emotional spoons But I have so many literal spoons
They're breaching the bounds of their place in the drawer Some days I swear there are more than there were before When the dishes are done it feels out of control Where they all come from, nobody can know
I have so many literal spoons But not nearly enough metaphorical spoons I'm hanging on by a thread So much in the world right now fills me with dread And I can't help but wondering why The people in power don't care if we live or we die And I'm short on emotional spoons But I have so many literal spoons
The government's falling to fascists; the world is on fire The fight's just beginning, and I am already tired But I guess that's not true; we have been here before It's an uphill battle but I hope that we'll win the war
I have so many literal spoons But not nearly enough metaphorical spoons I'm hanging on by a thread So much in the world right now fills me with dread And I can't help but wondering why The people in power don't care if we live or we die And I'm short on emotional spoons But I have so many literal spoons I have so many literal spoons
Comments
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This is SO real and aching and relatable. In addition, the rhythms mean that it reminds me of the songwriting style of a dear queer friend of mine in portland named billie jane. I say this as a compliment because I really like their songwriting, and I really like this song.
What a strange and tiring time we live in.
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The lines "And I'm short on emotional spoons, But I have so many literal spoons" is clever. I can see how this was inspired while doing dishes!
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Another wonderful song. I could listen to your voice all day. Really lovely stuff. Spoons!
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Mmm, yes, spoons are in short supply. Those who know will know, as it were. Nice one.
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Whew. This has been my winter too. The image works really well. Adding tangible limitations to ideas like strength and emotional reserves.
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This song could be my anthem for the past couple of months. Chef's Kiss
Hello husband! I just commented out loud to you in the car. Phrasing, words. You make an excellent point about the spoons, though, now that our dishwasher works again.
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Love this! Gentle and rolling, and sad but still hopeful. I think it creates a sort of gravity around itself, grounding everything. Really amazing. Your vocal performance is so lovely! I think maybe a fairy is stealing my spoons and leaving them at your house....
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I’m not sure what it says about us we have 4 spoon :-) not sure on the metaphorical ones! Got me thinking!
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I could hear rich piano in my imagination under this one. (I don't actually play piano, so no collab forthcoming unfortunately, lol)
I like the idea that something small like too many spoons can feel overwhelming in these ABSOLUTELY OVERWHELMING TIMES. There is also a dark irony in "too many spoons" when fascists believe there's "too many [fill the blank]s."
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Your lyrics are so spot on, emotional vocal delivery yeah really nice thne
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Ah, so many of us in this spot right now, eh? This is so nicely phrased, and so nicely delivered. A real gem :)
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a lovely fragile voice in all the right way. breaching the bounds of their place in the draw... lovely :)
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Nice tune. Tender and thoughtful. "...the world is on fire, The fight's just beginning, and I'm already tired..." Feeling those lines.
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Yessss a spoons theory song makes me so happy. Great choice for a song theme. Adore your voice and your gentle strumming.
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A very relatable topic....for sure. Smooth singing almost like a lullaby so soothing ..great job.