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Sweet Tea
Cravin' Melon Lyrics
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Will you promise to bring me all your sweetness
All my plans are hangin' in the palms dear
All my thoughts are lost in Pawley's interest
Rock me gently the waves are softly rollin'
Salty breezes blowin' through the screen dear
Pour me some of your old fashioned magic
Don't try to offer me anything
What it comes right down to baby
Don't tempt me; I'm where I wanna be
Cause on the eighth day, God made sweet tea
Certain things in life I like to savor
Watchin' clouds and waitin' on the rain
If you ever question my behavior
Just a taste will make you feel the same now
Chorus
We've known each other goin' on thirty years
Seen a lot of joy; we've seen a lot of tears
Still I wouldn't change a single thing That I did Cause we're here, yea....
Chorus x2
The song "Sweet Tea" by Cravin' Melon is a beautiful tribute to the pleasures of life, particularly to the appreciation of the simple things that make our lives meaningful. The imagery in the lyrics is evocative and brings to mind a lazy summer day spent lounging under a shady tree, sipping on sweet tea and enjoying the company of someone special. The singer begs his lover to bring him all her sweetness when he finds him sleeping in the shade, and the words convey a sense of contentment and happiness that is hard to resist.
The mentioning of "Pawley's interest" and "salty breezes" are a nod to Pawleys Island, a popular beach town in South Carolina where the band was formed. This adds a layer of nostalgia and fondness to the song, as it references a place that is dear to the band.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea that some things in life are worth savoring and taking the time to enjoy. The singer describes how he likes to watch the clouds and wait for the rain, and how just a taste of sweet tea can make you appreciate the good things in life. The chorus repeats the line "on the eighth day, God made sweet tea," which emphasizes the idea that sweet tea is a truly special and divine creation.
Line by Line Meaning
If you find me sleepin' in the shade dear
If you see me relaxing in the shade,
Will you promise to bring me all your sweetness
Will you share your kindness with me?
All my plans are hangin' in the palms dear
I have no plans, just relaxing and taking it easy.
All my thoughts are lost in Pawley's interest
I am lost in thought, enjoying the scenery in Pawley's Island.
Rock me gently the waves are softly rollin'
The gentle rocking of the waves is very calming.
Salty breezes blowin' through the screen dear
The salty air blowing through the windows is refreshing.
Pour me some of your old fashioned magic
Give me a taste of your delicious sweet tea.
I can hear you whispering in my ear
I can feel your presence and it brings me peace.
Don't try to offer me anything
I don't need anything else, I am content.
What it comes right down to baby
At the end of the day,
Don't tempt me; I'm where I wanna be
Don't try to persuade me to leave, I am happy where I am.
Cause on the eighth day, God made sweet tea
Sweet tea is a heavenly creation.
Certain things in life I like to savor
I enjoy taking my time to appreciate the simple things in life.
Watchin' clouds and waitin' on the rain
I enjoy the anticipation of rain and watching the clouds.
If you ever question my behavior
If you ever wonder why I enjoy these simple pleasures,
Just a taste will make you feel the same now
One sip of sweet tea and you will understand.
We've known each other goin' on thirty years
We have been friends for a long time.
Seen a lot of joy; we've seen a lot of tears
We have shared many happy and sad moments together.
Still I wouldn't change a single thing That I did
I have no regrets about my actions.
Cause we're here, yea....
Because we are together and enjoying life.
Chorus
Refrain
Chorus x2
Refrain twice
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DOUGLAS ROSS JONES, J.J. BOWERS, JIM CHAPMAN, RICHARD E REAMES
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