silver spoons
Carmen Canedo Lyrics
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Says she doesn't like reflections looking back at her
Oh don't you want them to tell you
Wouldn't you want them to tell you
She hates the images flipped because they're only partly you
Even when they're right-side up it's an inverted truth
Oh don't you want them to tell you
Some peace of mind
It's the least that could be given
An image so nice
Might have been yours to begin with
Yours to begin with
Yours to begin with
Yours
Some peace of mind
It's the least that could be given
An image so nice
Might have been yours to begin with
Some peace of mind
It's the least that could be given
An image so nice
Might have been yours to begin with
Baby's in the market selling all her silver spoons
Says there's no reflection looking back at her
Oh don't you want them to tell you
Wouldn't you want them to tell you
The song "Silver Spoons" by Carmen Canedo is a poignant commentary on the struggle with self-image and the desire for validation. The lyrics describe a person, referred to as "Baby," who is in a market looking at silver spoons. The spoons represent a reflection of oneself, but Baby doesn't like the image that is reflected back. The lyrics suggest that Baby wants the spoons to tell her something, perhaps to validate her or give her some peace of mind. But no matter what, the image reflected back never seems to be a complete picture of who she is. Even when the spoons are the right-side up, it's still an inverted truth.
The repetition of the chorus line "Some peace of mind, it's the least that could be given" emphasizes the desperation Baby feels for some sense of contentment and acceptance. The silver spoons being sold at the end of the song imply that these possessions no longer hold any value to her, as she has come to realize that validation must come from within. Even though the spoons may have been hers to begin with, the superficiality they represent is no longer important. The final line "Oh don't you want them to tell you, wouldn't you want them to tell you" begs the question of what exactly Baby is seeking, and whether or not external validation can ever truly provide it.
Overall, the lyrics of "Silver Spoons" capture the deeply personal struggle of finding self-acceptance amidst societal pressures and expectations. The silver spoons represent a metaphor for the reflection of oneself, and the desire to be seen and understood beyond superficial appearances. Baby's journey in the song is ultimately one of realizing that validation and acceptance must come from within, and that superficial possessions and external validation can never truly provide the peace of mind one seeks.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby's in the market looking at the silver spoons
A young woman is in a store staring at silver spoons for sale
Says she doesn't like reflections looking back at her
She doesn't want to see herself reflected in the spoons
Oh don't you want them to tell you
She questions whether it's better for the spoons to show her reflection
Wouldn't you want them to tell you
She contemplates whether the truth about herself is worth knowing
She hates the images flipped because they're only partly you
Seeing only part of one's reflection is not satisfactory
Even when they're right-side up it's an inverted truth
Even when the spoons show the full reflection, it's still not completely honest
Some peace of mind
She desires comfort and tranquility
It's the least that could be given
She feels it's only fair to receive some peace
An image so nice
A reflection that is pleasing to look at
Might have been yours to begin with
She wishes she could have a reflection that she is truly proud of
Yours to begin with
She emphasizes her desire to have her own, authentic reflection
Baby's in the market selling all her silver spoons
The young woman is now selling the spoons she was considering buying
Says there's no reflection looking back at her
She is still dissatisfied with the way the spoons show her reflection
Oh don't you want them to tell you
She repeats her earlier question, still unsure of what the right choice is
Wouldn't you want them to tell you
She repeats her earlier contemplation, still searching for an answer
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Written by: Carmen Canedo
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