Cigarettes And Coffee
(FLAC) Otis Redding Lyrics
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About a quarter till three
I'm sittin' here talkin' with my baby
Over cigarettes and coffee, now
And to tell you that
Darling I've been so satisfied
Honey since I met you
Baby since I met you, ooh
All the places that I've been around
And all the good looking girls I've met
They just don't seem to fit in
Knowing this particularly sad, yeah
But it seemed so natural, darling
That you and I are here
Just talking over cigarettes and drinking coffee, ooh now
And whole my heart cries out
Love at last I've found you, ooh now
And honey won't you let me
Just be my whole life around you
And while I complete, I complete my whole life would be, yeah
If you would take things under consideration
And walk down this hour with me
And I would love it, yeah
People I say it's so early in the morning
Oh, it's a quarter till three
We're sittin' here talkin'
Over cigarettes and drinking coffee, now, lord
And I'll like to show you, well
I've known nothing but good old joy
Since I met you, darling
Honey since I've met you, baby yeah
I would love to have another drink of coffee, now
And please, darling, help me smoke this one more cigarette, now
I don't want no cream and sugar
Cause I've got you, now darling
But just let me enjoy
Help me to enjoy
This good time that we'll have, baby
It's so early, so early in the morning
So early, so early in the morning
And I've got you
And you've got me
And we'll have each other
And we don't, we don't want nothing but joy, y'all
Nothing but joy
In Otis Redding's song "Cigarettes and Coffee," the artist is sharing an intimate moment with his lover in the early morning hours. As they sit together smoking and drinking coffee, he expresses his satisfaction with their relationship and how natural it feels to be with her. He reflects on his past experiences with other women, but acknowledges that their connection is singular and special.
The lyrics convey a deep emotional connection between the two lovers, and Redding's vocal delivery is soulful and heartfelt. He describes how he feels fulfilled since meeting her, and how he wants her to be a part of every aspect of his life. The song suggests that true love is simple, yet profound, and can be found in the most ordinary of moments.
Overall, "Cigarettes and Coffee" is a romantic ballad that celebrates the joys of finding true love. The simple act of sharing a cigarette and coffee together becomes significant because of the deep connection between the two people involved.
Line by Line Meaning
It's early in the morning
The time is 2:45am
About a quarter till three
The exact time is 2:45am
I'm sittin' here talkin' with my baby
I am conversing with my significant other
Over cigarettes and coffee, now
We are smoking cigarettes and drinking coffee
And to tell you that
I want to inform you that
Darling I've been so satisfied
Honey, my life has been complete since I met you
Honey since I met you
My life has been complete since I met you
Baby since I met you, ooh
My life has been complete since I met you
All the places that I've been around
I have traveled to many locations
And all the good looking girls I've met
I have met many attractive women
They just don't seem to fit in
None of them have seemed right for me
Knowing this particularly sad, yeah
It is unfortunate but true
But it seemed so natural, darling
Being with you feels effortless
That you and I are here
The fact that we are together
Just talking over cigarettes and drinking coffee, ooh now
Having a conversation while smoking and drinking coffee
And whole my heart cries out
My heart is filled with joy
Love at last I've found you, ooh now
Finally found true love
And honey won't you let me
Can you allow me
Just be my whole life around you
To spend my entire life with you
And while I complete, I complete my whole life would be, yeah
My life will be fulfilled with you by my side
If you would take things under consideration
Please think about this
And walk down this hour with me
And spend the rest of the night with me
And I would love it, yeah
It would make me very happy
People I say it's so early in the morning
I want to remind everyone that it is still nighttime
We're sittin' here talkin'
We are currently having a conversation
And I'll like to show you, well
I want to demonstrate to you
I've known nothing but good old joy
Being with you has brought nothing but happiness
Since I met you, darling
Since I met you, my life has been complete
Honey since I've met you, baby yeah
My life has been complete since I met you
I would love to have another drink of coffee, now
I would like another cup of coffee
And please, darling, help me smoke this one more cigarette, now
Can you assist me in smoking this last cigarette?
I don't want no cream and sugar
I prefer my coffee black
Cause I've got you, now darling
Because I have you in my life
But just let me enjoy
Allow me to appreciate
Help me to enjoy
Assist me in cherishing
This good time that we'll have, baby
Let's make the most of our time together
It's so early, so early in the morning
It is very early, still the middle of the night
And I've got you
And I am with you
And you've got me
You are with me
And we'll have each other
We will have each other's love and companionship
And we don't, we don't want nothing but joy, y'all
All we desire is happiness
Nothing but joy
Only happiness
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JERRY BUTLER, EDWARD THOMAS, J WALKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@melyndaduh3501
My favorite male singer when I was 16 years old. Noone has ever usurped his place. I'm 72 now and he is still my standard of vocal perfection.
@sweetiepie792
He has a Prophetic voice..yes mam..and a pastor he was called to be.......yes mam
@johnbennettusa123
ME TOO! .... I'm 71 and it all started when I was 16! .... Love that man! .... Saw him at Fairfield Hall Croydon when I was 17 on the Stax tour with Sam and Dave and co ....
@techdumbdad896
im 45, raised on otis by mom n pops and still my favorite
@tylerlabine9360
i was born 15 years after he died and i have to agree, he gets respect from the generation after him too
@Dsparks7777
That is a mouth full. So much time and artist's have passed.
@kim4502
Everytime that I hear this song I think of me and my Moms late night conversations. Sweets memories and much wisdom.
@djmaxipad6238
In 2016 I married my best friend and THIS MASTERPIECE was our wedding song 💛
@ecb1979
I married my best friend to this in 2019. Great taste 🥰
@jessewilson9782
NICE