Bun In The Oven
Eleni Mandell Lyrics
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Who’s gonna hold me tight?
I got a bun in the oven, but I still need lovin’
Will you be my man tonight?
Who’s gonna squeeze me,
Who’s gonna tease me?
Who whispers soft and sweet?
And maybe keep you from running.
Will you be my trick-or-treat?
There’s a man on TV,
Came at me in a dream.
With a pretty face and bright blue eyes.
Isn’t wrong to imagine that someday I’ll have
The two of us side by side.
Who’s gonna feel me, morning me?
Who’s gonna hold my hand?
There’s a tale that I’m humming
Like a bold baby’s coming
Will you be my part time man?
There’s a man on TV,
Came at me in a dream.
With a pretty face and bright blue eyes.
Isn’t wrong to imagine that someday I’ll have
The two of us side by side.
Who’s gonna laugh with me?
Share our bath with me?
Who’s gonna keep me warm?
I got a bun in the oven, but I still need lovin’
Will you be my only one?
The song "Bun in the Oven" by Eleni Mandell is a plea from a pregnant woman who is seeking love and affection from a man. The opening lines "Who’s gonna kiss my lipstick lips? / Who’s gonna hold me tight?" suggests that the woman is feeling lonely and needs physical comfort from someone. However, she acknowledges that she is pregnant and uses the metaphor "bun in the oven" to indicate that she is expecting a child soon. Despite this, the woman still desires intimacy and asks, "Will you be my man tonight?".
The second stanza further explicates the woman's need for affection. She desires someone to "squeeze" her and "tease" her, and someone to whisper "soft and sweet". The woman also poses a question, "Will you be my trick-or-treat?", which refers to the idea of a short-term relationship or a fling. The woman knows her situation is complicated, but still hopes someone will step up to the plate.
In the final verse, the woman seeks to find someone to share her life with, even with her child on the way, since she asks "Who’s gonna laugh with me? / Share our bath with me? / Who’s gonna keep me warm?". The song concludes with the woman's plea, "Will you be my only one?", demonstrating that she is looking for a long-term companion, despite her current circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Who’s gonna kiss my lipstick lips?
Who will be there to love me and show affection?
Who’s gonna hold me tight?
Who will hold me and make me feel secure?
I got a bun in the oven, but I still need lovin’
I may be pregnant, but I still have emotional and physical needs.
Will you be my man tonight?
Would you like to spend some time with me and be my companion?
Who’s gonna squeeze me,
Who will show me physical affection?
Who’s gonna tease me?
Who will playfully flirt with me?
Who whispers soft and sweet?
Who will speak tenderly to me?
It might be clever and conney
It could be cute and gimmicky.
And maybe keep you from running.
It could prevent you from leaving.
Will you be my trick-or-treat?
Can I count on you to be there for me?
There’s a man on TV,
I saw a man on TV.
Came at me in a dream.
He appeared in my dreams.
With a pretty face and bright blue eyes.
He was handsome and had striking blue eyes.
Isn’t wrong to imagine that someday I’ll have
There's nothing wrong with imagining a future.
The two of us side by side.
Together as a couple.
Who’s gonna feel me, morning me?
Who will be there for me in the morning and care for me?
Who’s gonna hold my hand?
Who will provide emotional support and care for me?
There’s a tale that I’m humming
I'm singing a story in my head.
Like a bold baby’s coming
As if a confident baby is on his way.
Will you be my part time man?
Can you be there for me part-time and fulfill my needs?
Who’s gonna laugh with me?
Who will share moments of laughter with me?
Share our bath with me?
Who will share personal or intimate moments with me?
Who’s gonna keep me warm?
Who will provide comfort, security, and warmth?
Will you be my only one?
Can you become the primary person in my life?
Lyrics © RIFF CITY SOUNDS, LLC
Written by: ELENI ILENE MANDELL
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@Novadrome
Love me some Eleni Mandell. Strangely, though I now live in Los Angeles and am in the same geographic neighborhood, I've only seen her and her band whilst living in Kansas City, MO. Twice.
@launderground
we love eleni.
@Teonareine
Wonderful ! Thanks.
@pigup2
lovely
@shukran.m4394
New Girl brought me here ... that scene was emotional
@sueellenleys
Yep Roc sure knows how to build a nice stable of artists. Now here's a gal who loves Dave Alvin & John Doe!
@rickterpaul
In concert, she says that she knew she'd be having twins when she wrote this song. But she decided that calling the song "Buns in the Oven" would be sending the wrong message. Eleni's awesome and her kids are really cute.
@hjj0418
New Girl