Eric Clapton would fall, or had already fallen into the one way cul-de-sac which romanticized the hard drug "spoonful" as did I and thousands of hipsters of our generation. Thankfully, after a seeming infinity of wheel spinning, many emerged. Clapton's musical contributions are legendary. We can only speculate regarding the effect that the "spoonful" may have had upon his musical genius and his legacy.
Spoonful
Cream Lyrics
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Could fill spoons full of gold
Just a little spoon of your precious love
Will satisfy my soul
Men lies about it
Some of them cries about it
Some of them dies about it
Everything's a-fightin' about the spoonful
That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
Could fill spoons full of coffee
Could fill spoons full of tea
Just a little spoon of your precious love
Is that enough for me?
Men lies about it
Some of them cries about it
Some of them dies about it
Everything's a-fightin' about the spoonful
That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
Could fill spoons full of water
Save them from the desert sands
But a little spoon of your forty-five
Save you from another man
Men lies about it
Some of them cries about it
Some of them dies about it
Everything's a-fightin' about the spoonful
That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
The lyrics of Cream's song "Spoonful" convey the importance of love over material possessions. The first verse compares the value of diamonds and gold to the worth of a simple spoonful of precious love, which is enough to deeply satisfy one's soul. The second verse mentions coffee and tea, indicating that even beverages cannot compare to the importance of love. In the third verse, the lyrics take a different turn as they discuss the power of a forty-five (gun), which can save a man from another man. The message here is that love can save a person from the harm of others, even those who may wish to do them harm.
The chorus of the song repeats the message that the "spoonful" is essential and that everyone fights over it, including men who lie, cry, or die about it. The spoonful represents the love that people crave and are willing to fight for, as it is so precious and valuable.
Overall, "Spoonful" is a song about the power and importance of love in our lives, and how it can provide us with the utmost satisfaction and protection.
Line by Line Meaning
Could fill spoons full of diamonds
A metaphorical reference to the immense value of something.
Could fill spoons full of gold
A metaphorical reference to the immense value of something.
Just a little spoon of your precious love
Will satisfy my soul
The singer is saying that he doesn't need a lot to be happy, just a little love from his partner is enough.
Men lies about it
Some of them cries about it
Some of them dies about it
Everything's a-fightin' about the spoonful
People often lie, cry, and fight about what they want, need, or value.
That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
Repetition of the phrase 'that spoon, that spoon, that spoonful' emphasizes the idea that people are constantly fighting for what they want, need, or value.
Could fill spoons full of coffee
Could fill spoons full of tea
Just a little spoon of your precious love
Is that enough for me?
The singer is saying that material things like coffee and tea don't bring him as much happiness as a little love from his partner does.
Could fill spoons full of water
Save them from the desert sands
But a little spoon of your forty-five
Save you from another man
The singer is saying that even water, which is essential for survival, is not as valuable as the love and protection of his partner.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Willie Dixon
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Ralph Signorelli
First time I heard Cream I was stoned out of my mind on LSD lying of the floor between two very large speakers, for 8 hours. These guys are the best musicians England ever produced. All Rock music after this was just was just imitation.