Snapper
Cornwell Hugh Lyrics
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It would be for a fillet of fish
You wouldn't have to take out the bones
You could even serve it up on it's own
I call it snapper
I call it snapper
It doesn't come in just one size
The taste you just don't realise
'Cause game always ends up smelling the same
I call it snapper
I call it snapper
Take me all over the world
Cafes bars restaurants the dishes unfurl
If I could be tempted by one sweet little thing
I'd have to admit that snapper is king snapper is king or queen
So my friend just eat your fill
'Cause eating can turn into a thrill
You know meat can go off so fast
That's why I maintain right up to the last
Just give me snapper just give me snapper
Take me all over the world
Cafes bars restaurants the dishes unfurl
If I could be tempted by one sweet little thing
I'd have to admit that snapper is king snapper is king or queen
The lyrics to Cornwell Hugh's song "Snapper" are a playful ode to a particular type of fish - specifically, the preference for snapper over other types of meat. The singer expresses their desire for a fillet of fish, especially one that doesn't have any bones, and describes the taste of snapper as something that is hard to realize until you try it. The singer also mentions their preference for snapper over well-hung game, which they feel always ends up smelling the same. The chorus repeats the singer's affection for snapper and suggests that they would be happy to eat it all over the world, in any way it was served.
Overall, the song is light-hearted and emphasizes the singer's love of snapper, both as a culinary preference and a potential source of pleasure. The repetition of the phrase "just give me snapper" suggests a simple, uncomplicated desire for something that brings joy, and the lyrics may also suggest that the singer values the simple pleasures in life over more complex or high-end experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could have just one more wish
The singer longs for something specific.
It would be for a fillet of fish
Their desire is for seafood.
You wouldn't have to take out the bones
The desired fish would be easy to eat.
You could even serve it up on it's own
The desired fish would be tasty with no added flavors.
I call it snapper
The artist has a name for this desired fish.
It doesn't come in just one size
The desired fish comes in a variety of sizes.
The taste you just don't realise
The singer believes the desired fish is uniquely flavorful.
I prefer it to wellhung game
The artist values this fish over other types of meats.
'Cause game always ends up smelling the same
This preference stems from bad experiences with gamey meat.
Take me all over the world
The artist desires to try this fish in different places.
Cafes bars restaurants the dishes unfurl
They want to experience this fish in different dining settings.
If I could be tempted by one sweet little thing
Despite the desire for the fish, the artist is still open to temptations.
I'd have to admit that snapper is king snapper is king or queen
The singer unequivocally believes that the desired fish is the best thing they could have.
So my friend just eat your fill
The singer encourages others to indulge in whatever they desire.
'Cause eating can turn into a thrill
The singer finds pleasure in eating.
You know meat can go off so fast
The artist believes that meat can easily spoil.
That's why I maintain right up to the last
To avoid spoilage, the artist will enjoy this preferred fish up to the very end.
Just give me snapper just give me snapper
The singer repeats their desire for the fish.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CRAIG PARKES, HUGH CORNWELL
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