Don't Make Me a Target
Spoon · Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga [2007]
We don't know why he goes so far
And he keep on marching along beating his drum
Clubs and sticks and bats and balls
For nuclear dicks with their dialect drawls
That come from a parking lot town
Where nothing'll live in the sun
Don't make me a target
Don't make me a target
When he reach back in his mind
Feels like he's breaking the law
There's something back there he got
That nobody knows
He never claimed to say what he says
He smells like the inside of closets upstairs
The kind where nobody goes
Don't Make Me a Target
Don't Make Me a Target stands as a defining track from Spoon's 2007 album, Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga. The recording captures the band at the height of their minimalist, post-punk revival influence, characterized by Brian Jonestown Massacre-style guitar lines and a driving, rhythmic precision. This song exemplifies the group's ability to craft deceptively simple hooks that mask complex emotional undercurrents. Within their discography, it represents a mature evolution from their earlier indie rock experiments, showcasing a tighter production style that would come to define their mid-career output. The track remains a staple of their live performances, highlighting the enduring appeal of their concise songwriting and the distinctive vocal delivery that has cemented their status in modern alternative music.