Mellow Yellow
Donovan Leitch Lyrics
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A-saffron's mad about me
I'm-a just mad about saffron
She's just mad about me
They call me mellow yellow (Quite rightly)
They call me mellow yellow (Quite rightly)
They call me mellow yellow
I'm just mad about fourteen
Fourteen's mad about me
I'm-a just mad about a-fourteen
A-she's just mad about me
They call me mellow yellow
They call me mellow yellow (Quite rightly)
They call me mellow yellow
Born-a high forever to fly
A-wind-a velocity nil
Born-a high forever to fly
If you want, your cup I will fill
They call me mellow yellow (Quite rightly)
They call me mellow yellow (Quite rightly)
They call me mellow yellow
So mellow yellow
Electrical banana
Is gonna be a sudden craze
Electrical banana
Is bound to be the very next phase
They call it mellow yellow (Quite rightly)
They call me mellow yellow (Quite rightly)
They call me mellow yellow
Yes, saffron, yeah
I'm just-a mad about her
I'm-a just-a mad about-a saffron
She's just mad about me
They call it mellow yellow (Quite rightly)
They call me mellow yellow (Quite rightly)
They call me mellow yellow
Oh, so yellow
Oh, so mellow
The song "Mellow Yellow" by Donovan Leitch has been interpreted in many ways, with some claiming it is a reference to drugs such as LSD or marijuana, and others citing its innocent and carefree nature as a song about love and fun. The first verse sees the singer expressing his love for saffron, a type of spice, which he claims is reciprocated. The chorus sees the repetition of the phrase "They call me mellow yellow," which may refer to the singer's relaxed and laid-back nature or could be a reference to the hallucinogenic drug LSD, which was sometimes referred to as "yellow sunshine."
The second verse sees the singer expressing his love for a fourteen-year-old girl, which may raise alarm bells in today's society but was not entirely taboo in the 1960s and 70s, when the song was released. The third verse sees the singer declare his love for flying, which he sees as a way to reach new heights and escape the limitations of everyday life. The final verse introduces the concept of the "electrical banana," which many have interpreted as a reference to the psychedelic experience of taking LSD, while others see it as a tongue-in-cheek reference to a new consumer product that is about to take the world by storm.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm just mad about saffron
I have a strong affinity towards the spice called saffron
A-saffron's mad about me
Saffron also seems to have an affinity towards me
I'm-a just mad about saffron
I am just really fond of saffron, it excites me
She's just mad about me
Saffron reciprocates my feelings and likes me a lot
They call me mellow yellow (Quite rightly)
I am often referred to as 'mellow yellow' and it is a fitting name for me
I'm just mad about fourteen
I have deep admiration and love for the number fourteen
Fourteen's mad about me
In return, the number fourteen seems to have a positive inclination towards me
I'm-a just mad about a-fourteen
I just can't get enough of the number fourteen, it's captivating for me
Born-a high forever to fly
I was born with a desire to fly high and aim for the skies
A-wind-a velocity nil
The wind's velocity has no effect on my ability to reach my goals
If you want, your cup I will fill
I am capable of achieving great things and helping others achieve theirs as well
Electrical banana
A new product called 'electrical banana' has been introduced
Is gonna be a sudden craze
'Electrical banana' is bound to become a spontaneous craze among the people
Is bound to be the very next phase
'Electrical banana' is poised to be the next big thing
Yes, saffron, yeah
Indeed, I am very fond of saffron
Oh, so yellow
Everything around me seems to be yellow in color
Oh, so mellow
I am feeling very relaxed and at ease
Contributed by Arianna V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@chuckheppner4384
@@marksinger3067 I prefer hep, as in Donovan is a real hep cat!
#MellowYellow ⚡🍌⚡
"Believe it or not, bananas do contain a small quantity of Musa Sapientum bananadine, which is a mild, short-lasting psychedelic."
William Powell
🌻
Yellow is the color of sunshine. It's associated with Joy, hope, happiness, intellect, energy and optimism.
“The colors red, blue and green are real. The color yellow is a mystical experience shared by everybody.”
Tom Stoppard
@TheOg_One
Anyone listening to this banger in 2024?
@uyangajigjid1109
me
@lemonade54_2l2
Yessir
@randomphoto4270
Yep
@leo_fangirl-tmnt_2012
Yup
@kayonesoft
People will be listening to this song until the end of days.
@stephaniemazzella5985
I'm 74 and so happy to hear that song 🥰
@marksinger3067
I'm 74 also and this was very hip indeed..or hep if you prefer..
@chuckheppner4384
@@marksinger3067 I prefer hep, as in Donovan is a real hep cat!
#MellowYellow ⚡🍌⚡
"Believe it or not, bananas do contain a small quantity of Musa Sapientum bananadine, which is a mild, short-lasting psychedelic."
William Powell
🌻
Yellow is the color of sunshine. It's associated with Joy, hope, happiness, intellect, energy and optimism.
“The colors red, blue and green are real. The color yellow is a mystical experience shared by everybody.”
Tom Stoppard
@artiefischel2579
Keep on truckin'