Sweet Wine
Cream Lyrics


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Who wants the worry, the hurry of city life.
Money, nothing funny, wasting the best of our life.

Sweet wine, hay making, sunshine day breaking.
We can wait till tomorrow.
Car speed, road calling, bird freed, leaf falling.
We can bide time.
Sweet wine, hay making, sunshine day breaking.
We can wait till tomorrow.
Car speed, road calling, bird freed, leaf falling.
We can bide time.





Who wants the worry, the hurry of city life.
Money, nothing funny, wasting the best of our life.

Overall Meaning

The first stanza of Cream's "Sweet Wine" encourages the listener to take a step back from the hustle and bustle of city life. The lyrics suggest that money and the fast pace of urban life can be burdensome, taking away from the enjoyment of life. Instead, the song invites the listener to appreciate simpler pleasures, like hay making and enjoying the sunshine breaking through the day. The second stanza echoes this sentiment, suggesting that we can slow down and take our time, enjoying the journey rather than racing towards a destination.


Overall, "Sweet Wine" urges the audience to embrace the present moment, rather than being consumed by the pressures of modern life. It is a call to stop and smell the roses, so to speak, and to appreciate the beauty and simplicity of everyday life.


Line by Line Meaning

Who wants the worry, the hurry of city life.
Who desires the stress and rush of city life?


Money, nothing funny, wasting the best of our life.
Making money isn't amusing if we're squandering the prime of our lives.


Sweet wine, hay making, sunshine day breaking.
Relaxing with a glass of sweet wine, harvesting hay, and enjoying the sunrise.


We can wait till tomorrow.
We have time to spare, and there's no need to rush.


Car speed, road calling, bird freed, leaf falling.
The open road beckons, the birds are soaring, and the leaves are gracefully tumbling down.


We can bide time.
We can take our time and not feel like we're wasting it.


Sweet wine, hay making, sunshine day breaking.
Enjoying life's simple pleasures like wine, outdoor work, and sunny days.


We can wait till tomorrow.
We don't have to rush and can take things one day at a time.


Car speed, road calling, bird freed, leaf falling.
The open road calls to us, nature is alive and vibrant around us.


We can bide time.
We can take things slowly and not worry about running out of time.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JANET GODFREY, PETER EDWARD BAKER

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Ralph Signorelli


on Spoonful

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.

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