Spoonful
Etta James Lyrics


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It could be a spoonful of coffee
It could be a spoonful of tea
But one little spoon of your precious love
Is good enough for me

Men lie about that spoonful
Some cry about that spoonful
Some die about that spoonful
Everybody fight about a spoonful

That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful

It could be a spoonful of water
To save you from the desert sand
But one spoon of love from my forty five
Will save you from another man

Men lie about that spoonful
Some cry about that spoonful
Some die about that spoonful
Everybody fightin' about a spoonful

That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful

It could be a spoonful of sugar
It could be a spoonful of tea
But one little spoon of your precious love
Is good enough for me

Men lie about that spoonful
Some cry about that spoonful
Some die about that spoonful
Everybody fightin' about a 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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Etta James's song "Spoonful" revolve around the metaphorical use of a "spoonful" to describe different aspects of love. The song suggests that a small amount of someone's love, represented as a spoonful, is enough to satisfy the singer. She compares it to the different substances that a spoonful can hold, like coffee, tea, water, sugar, etc. Each of these substances represents different aspects of love, such as sweetness, thirst-quenching, or life-saving.


The lyrics also express the fact that many people lie, cry, and fight about this "spoonful" of love. They might lie about having it, cry about losing it, or fight over it. The repetition of the phrase "that spoon, that spoon, that spoonful" emphasizes the importance of this idea and its impact on people's lives. The last verse, where it is said that a spoonful of love from the singer's "forty-five" could save someone from another man, adds an element of danger and drama to the song, suggesting that love can be a powerful weapon in a world where men fight over it.


Overall, the song "Spoonful" is an ode to the power of love, with its different shades and forms, and the ways it can affect people's lives. It shows the singer's longing for love, her belief in its uniqueness and potency, as well as the challenges and struggles that come with it.


Line by Line Meaning

It could be a spoonful of coffee
Even such a small thing as a spoonful of coffee can bring satisfaction


It could be a spoonful of tea
The little things can make all the difference in life; even a spoonful of tea can have its purpose


But one little spoon of your precious love Is good enough for me
Compared to anything else in the world, the affection given by a significant other is most valuable


Men lie about that spoonful
People will deceive others just for a moment of happiness provided by someone's love


Some cry about that spoonful
The pain of not having the love they desire can be unbearable.


Some die about that spoonful
Some people are willing to throw their lives away for the love of another.


Everybody fight about a spoonful
Love can drive people to compete and sometimes fight for another's affection.


It could be a spoonful of water To save you from the desert sand
Even something as essential as water can become symbolic of hope and love in dire situations


But one spoon of love from my forty five Will save you from another man
The pain of losing your lover to someone else can be prevented with the power of affection given by another lover


That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
The spoonful becomes a metaphor for strong emotions and desires.


It could be a spoonful of sugar
More sweetness can be found in someone's love than in a spoonful of sugar


That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
The chorus reminds us that every spoonful of love has immense importance.


That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
Love can come in many shapes, sizes and forms, but all are equally powerful.


That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful
The repetition emphasizes the importance of the love that comes in a 'spoonful'




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Willie Dixon

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Erik brodland


on I Just Want to Make Love to You

Love this song so much, it makes me think of my son's Beautiful mommy jasmin and her amazing.voice.

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