CBB is Lindsay Powell, a multi-instrumental singer-songwriter from Millston… Read Full Bio ↴CBB is Lindsay Powell, a multi-instrumental singer-songwriter from Millstone Township, New Jersey. Her other musical projects include Festival (with her sister Lex on Language of Stone Records) and Skyblazer (with the boys of JEFF on Infinity Cat Recordings). CBB uses piano, violins, synthesizers, and everything in-between to craft original songs which are sometimes quirky, sometimes deeply emotional, but all with an undeniable endearing quality. The debut album Songs About Teeth was released in 2006, the follow-up release To The Dark Tower in 2008, both on Infinity Cat Recordings.

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Married Gal
Cake Bake Betty Lyrics

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hey come on baby,
you see my candle's lit
innocence won't save me
so lets abandon it

i know i know i know
you're not dead, no you're not dead
no you're not dead

all you southern lady
keep your head on tight
and all your sinner's babies
keep your engines right
mama told me,
she told me
not to mess around
not to mess around
not to mess around

you got black eyes
a black heart
you got black lungs
you make a devil proud
you make a devil proud
you make a devil proud

you got bottles of babes
under your arms and in the
arcade it's a sticky cloud
it's a sticky cloud and
it's making the world go round

i know i know i know
not to mess around
im a married gal
im a married gal, gal!

know just when to fake it
well you can open wide

keep your kernels naked
pop them up just right

Overall Meaning

In the song Married Gal by Cake Bake Betty, the lyrics express a sense of rebellion and abandon. The singer is aware that they are not innocent, and they want to embrace their desires. The first stanza suggests that the person they are addressing is hesitant, possibly due to social or moral obligations. However, the singer urges them to let go and indulge in their mutual attraction.

The second stanza talks about the societal pressure that women face to maintain their propriety. The phrase "southern lady" suggests that the singer is addressing someone from a traditional background. However, the singer challenges this notion by asking the person to keep their engines right. The phrase "sinner's babies" is a reference to illegitimate children, indicating that the singer does not adhere to traditional moral values. The next line, "mama told me, not to mess around," suggests that the singer has had to contend with societal expectations, but they have chosen to reject them.

In the third stanza, the singer portrays the person they are addressing as dangerous and alluring. The phrase "black eyes, black heart, black lungs" suggests a darker, more complex persona. The line "you make a devil proud" is an allusion to the idea of the "devil on your shoulder," urging someone to indulge in sinful behavior. The following lines describe the person as being surrounded by "bottles of babes" and a "sticky cloud," indicating a hedonistic lifestyle. However, the singer is also aware of the consequences of such a lifestyle and reminds themselves and the person they are addressing not to mess around. The last stanza, "know just when to fake it, well you can open wide, keep your kernels naked, pop them up just right," has sexual undertones, suggesting that the singer is indulging in their desires despite societal expectations.

Line by Line Meaning

hey come on baby, you see my candle's lit
I'm ready for some action and I'm not hiding it

innocence won't save me, so lets abandon it
I'm not looking for innocence, so let's get down to business

i know i know i know you're not dead, no you're not dead no you're not dead
I know you're alive and full of energy

all you southern lady keep your head on tight
To all Southern ladies, keep your cool and stay alert

and all your sinner's babies keep your engines right
Sinners, keep your energy high and remain focused

mama told me, she told me, not to mess around, not to mess around, not to mess around
My mother warned me not to play around and to be serious

you got black eyes, a black heart, you got black lungs, you make a devil proud, you make a devil proud, you make a devil proud
You're wicked and evil, and it makes the devil proud

you got bottles of babes under your arms and in the arcade it's a sticky cloud, it's a sticky cloud and it's making the world go round
You have lots of women around you, and it's creating a wild and exciting atmosphere

i know i know i know not to mess around, im a married gal, im a married gal, gal!
I know I shouldn't be playing around because I'm married

know just when to fake it, well you can open wide, keep your kernels naked, pop them up just right
You know when to pretend, and you're good at it. Keep your secrets to yourself and handle them well

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