Spoonful
Eric Clapton; Cream Lyrics
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Could fill spoons full of gold
Just a little spoon of your precious love
Will satisfy my soul
Men lies about it
Some of them cries about it
Some of them dies about it
That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
Could fill spoons full of coffee
Could fill spoons full of tea
Just a little spoon of your precious love
Is that enough for me?
Men lies about it
Some of them cries about it
Some of them dies about it
Everything's a-fightin' about the spoonful
That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
Could fill spoons full of water
Save them from the desert sands
But a little spoon of your forty-five
Save you from another man
Men lies about it
Some of them cries about it
Some of them dies about it
Everything's a-fightin' about the spoonful
That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
Spoonful by Cream is a song that reflects on how powerful love can be, much like a spoonful of a precious substance such as diamonds, gold, or coffee. The song implies that love can be a lifesaver or a source of conflict, depending on the person who experiences it. The use of the word 'spoonful' as a metaphor represents how little it takes for someone to experience love's effects. The song seems to refer to a man who is completely devoted to his lover, who gives him everything he needs to survive, even though all she gives him is a "little spoonful" of her love.
The song's opening verse sets the tone for the song, suggesting love's potency as it talks about how spoons could be filled with diamonds and gold. However, the next two verses explore how love can be both a source of peace and conflict. The line "Men lies about it, some of them cries about it, some of them dies about it" suggests how some people cannot handle the strength of love and its overwhelming effects. The song's repetitive chorus line further emphasizes love's reinforcing power.
Overall, the song seems to imply that relationships can be difficult, and people are willing to fight for love, even if it means lying, crying, or dying for it. Despite all the chaos that love can bring, it is still sought after and desired, as its effects on someone's soul are worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
Could fill spoons full of diamonds
Your love is so valuable that it could fill spoons full of diamonds
Could fill spoons full of gold
Your love is so valuable that it could fill spoons full of gold
Just a little spoon of your precious love
Will satisfy my soul
Even a small amount of your love is enough to satisfy my heart and soul
Men lies about it
Some of them cries about it
Some of them dies about it
Everything's a-fightin' about the spoonful
Your love is something that people lie about, cry about, and even die for. Everyone is fighting over the value of your love
Could fill spoons full of coffee
Your love is so valuable that it could fill spoons full of coffee
Could fill spoons full of tea
Your love is so valuable that it could fill spoons full of tea
Just a little spoon of your precious love
Is that enough for me?
Even a small amount of your love is all I need
Could fill spoons full of water
Save them from the desert sands
Your love is so valuable that it could fill spoons full of water and save people from the desert sands
But a little spoon of your forty-five
Save you from another man
Even just a little bit of your love can save someone from being taken away by another person
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Willie Dixon
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