That's All
Eddie Lyrics

A man works hard then comes on home,
After putting in a hard day's work, a man returns to his home.

Expects to find stew with that fine ham bone.
He anticipates a delicious stew made with a high-quality ham bone.

He opens the door, then start to lookin',
Upon entering his home, he begins to search for the promised stew.

Says, Woman, what's this stuff you're cookin'?
Upon not finding the stew he expected, he questions the woman of the house about the meal she is cooking instead.

All that meat and no potatoes
The lack of potatoes to accompany a meat-heavy meal is concerning.

Just ain't right, like green tomatoes.
This meal is not satisfactory, like the abnormality of unripe tomatoes.

Here I'm waiting, palpitatin',
The anticipation of a delicious meal is causing the man's heart to race.

For all that meat and no potatoes.
The lack of a proper side dish to accompany the main course is frustrating.

All that meat and no potatoes
Once again, there is concern over a meal with a lack of proper side dish to accompany a meat-heavy meal.

All that food to the alligators, yes.
The food may as well be fed to alligators, as it is not fit for human consumption.

Hold me steady. I am ready
I am ready to receive the meal that I am anticipating.

For all that meat and no potatoes.
Once again, there is frustration over the lack of proper side dish to accompany a meat-heavy meal.

I don't think that peas are bad.
Peas are not the issue with this meal, but rather the lack of potatoes.

With meat most anything goes.
Meat can generally be paired with a variety of side dishes, but potatoes are the desired accompaniment in this context.

I look into the pot. I'm fit to fight
Upon inspecting the meal further, the man is displeased to the point of wanting to argue.

'Cause, woman, you know that mess ain't right.
The woman of the house is aware that the meal is subpar and does not meet expectations.

All that meat and no potatoes
Once again, there is frustration over the lack of proper side dish to accompany a meat-heavy meal.

Just ain't right, like green tomatoes.
The meal is unsatisfactory, like the abnormality of unripe tomatoes.

Woman, I'm steamin'. I'm really screamin'
The man is visibly angry and is yelling in frustration.

All that meat and no potatoes.
Once again, there is frustration over the lack of proper side dish to accompany a meat-heavy meal.

Where is my fry and ham bone? Where is it?
The man is questioning why the promised ham bone cannot be found for his meal.