God That's Good!
Edwards Sanders Lyrics
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May I have your attention, please?
Are your nostrils aquiver and tingling as well
At that delicate, luscious ambrosial smell?
Yes they are, I can tell
Well, ladies and gentlemen
That aroma enriching the breeze
As the gourmets among you will tell you, of course
Ladies and gentlemen
You can't imagine the rapture in store
Just inside of this door!
There you'll sample
Mrs. Lovett's meat pies
Savory and sweet pies
As you'll see
You who eat pies
Mrs. Lovett's meat pies
Conjure up the treat pies
Used to be!
Toby!
Coming!
Ale there!
Right, mum!
Quick, now!
Nice to see you, dearie
How have you been keeping?
Cor, me bones is weary!
Toby—!
One for the gentleman
Hear the birdies cheeping
Helps to keep it cheery
Toby!
Throw the old woman out!
What's my secret?
Frankly, dear — forgive my candor
Family secret
All to do with herbs
Things like being
Careful with your coriander
That's what makes the gravy grander
Eat them slow and
Feel the crust, how thin I (she) rolled it!
Eat them slow, 'cos
Every one's a prize!
Eat them slow, 'cos
That's the lot and now we've sold it!
Come again tomorrow
Hold it
Bless my eyes
Fresh supplies!
How about it, dearie?
Be here in a twinkling!
Just confirms my theory
Toby
God watches over us
Didn't have an inkling
Positively eerie
Is that a pie
Fit for a king
A wondrous sweet
And most delectable thing?
You see, ma'am, why
There is no meat pie
Toby!
Throw the old woman out!
These lyrics are from the musical 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' and are part of a song called 'God That's Good!'. The song is performed by Mrs. Lovett, who is known for her famous meat pies which are made using her own "special" recipe. In these lyrics, Mrs. Lovett is announcing the arrival of her meat pies to her customers and highlighting their unique flavor and texture. She boasts of the rapture in store once the customers enter through her door and describes her meat pies as "conjure(ing) up the treat pies used to be."
Mrs. Lovett is a master of manipulation and the lyrics reveal her methods of keeping her customers hooked on her meat pies. She flatters them by comparing the scent of her pies with "nothing compared to its succulent source" and encourages indulgence by urging the customers to "eat them slow...every one's a prize!" She even uses Toby, her assistant, to make sure the customers are happy and even throws out those who complain about the meat pies. The lyrics also suggest that Mrs. Lovett's recipe is a family secret and her herbs are the key to her pies' delicious taste.
Overall, these lyrics portray Mrs. Lovett as a cunning and persuasive saleswoman who uses her talent to keep her customers hooked on her pies. She is devious and determined, using every means within her power to ensure her recipe stays secret and to keep the customers coming back for more of her savory and sweet pies.
Line by Line Meaning
Ladies and gentlemen
Greetings, esteemed crowd
May I have your attention, please?
May I kindly have your focus?
Are your nostrils aquiver and tingling as well
Are your noses reacting to the delicious smell?
At that delicate, luscious ambrosial smell?
Do you also detect the alluring scent?
Yes they are, I can tell
Yes, they certainly are
Well, ladies and gentlemen
Now, kind crowd
That aroma enriching the breeze
The aroma outside is intoxicating
Is like nothing compared to its succulent source
But it cannot compare to the delicacy awaiting inside
As the gourmets among you will tell you, of course
As any refined diners would confirm
Ladies and gentlemen
Esteemed crowd, once more
You can't imagine the rapture in store
You cannot fathom the ecstasy in store
Just inside of this door!
Just beyond this entrance!
There you'll sample
There, you will try
Mrs. Lovett's meat pies
The meat pies made by Mrs. Lovett
Savory and sweet pies
Those that are sweet and others that are savory
As you'll see
As you will witness with your eyes
You who eat pies
Those who consume pies
Mrs. Lovett's meat pies
The pies made by Mrs. Lovett
Conjure up the treat pies
Evoke the fond memories of pies we loved
Used to be!
From the past!
Toby!
Assistant, come here!
Coming!
I'm on my way!
Ale there!
Beer for you?
Right, mum!
As you wish, ma'am!
Quick, now!
Hurry up!
Nice to see you, dearie
Pleasure to meet you, dear
How have you been keeping?
How have you been?
Cor, me bones is weary!
Oh my, I'm quite tired!
Toby!
Assistant, over here!
One for the gentleman
One pie for the gentleman
Hear the birdies cheeping
Listen to the birds singing
Helps to keep it cheery
It adds to the cheerful atmosphere
Toby!
Assistant!
Throw the old woman out!
Remove the old lady from here!
What's my secret?
My secret is...
Frankly, dear — forgive my candor
Honestly, my dear- pardon me for being direct
Family secret
It's a family recipe
All to do with herbs
It involves lots of herbs
Things like being
For example, one should be
Careful with your coriander
One should handle coriander with care
That's what makes the gravy grander
That's what enhances the gravy
Eat them slow and
Eat the pies slowly and
Feel the crust, how thin I (she) rolled it!
Savor the thinness of the crust they (she) rolled!
Eat them slow, 'cos
Eat slowly because
Every one's a prize!
Each pie is excellent
Eat them slow, 'cos
Eat slowly because
That's the lot and now we've sold it!
We're out of pies for today!
Come again tomorrow
Please come again tomorrow.
Hold it
Wait a moment...
Bless my eyes
Look at what I see!
Fresh supplies!
New pies are here!
How about it, dearie?
Would you care to try one, dear?
Be here in a twinkling!
I will be here very quickly!
Just confirms my theory
It just proves my belief
Toby
Assistant
God watches over us
God is looking out for us
Didn't have an inkling
I had no idea
Positively eerie
Quite creepy, actually
Is that a pie
Is that really a pie?
Fit for a king
Fit for royalty
A wondrous sweet
Incredibly delicious and sweet
And most delectable thing?
Isn't it the most delightful pie?
You see, ma'am, why
You now understand, ma'am, why
There is no meat pie
There is, in reality, no meat in the pies
Toby!
Assistant!
Throw the old woman out!
Remove the old lady from here!
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Written by: STEPHEN SONDHEIM
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