Collard Greens & Cornbread
Fantasia Lyrics


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Yesterday I cursed you and told you that I was through
But today I'm with you
Ain't that some love

Tomorrow you might hate me and find you somebody new
But today I'm with you
Ain't that some love
I ain't gonna lie
Boy you got me out of my mind
In L-O-V-E
I go crazy when you love me
Got me acting a mess
Even got the nerve to say I'm better than my momma
Collard greens and cornbread yeah
Collard greens and cornbread yeah

I never put up with B-S from anyone
But I take it from you
Ain't that some love

And I never had no one put me through what you do
But as long as it's you, ooh baby
That's some real love

Oh I ain't gonna lie
Boy you got me out of my mind
In L-O-V-E
I go crazy when you love me
Got me acting a mess

Even got the nerve to say I'm better than my momma
Collard greens and cornbread yeah
Collard greens and cornbread yeah

Baby
And you're my sweet potato pie
Sugar
You know you are
Oh

Sugar
And I can't get enough of you
Boy I'm crazy bout what you do
Ain't gonna lie
Boy you got me out of my mind
In L-O-V-E
I go crazy when you love me
Got me acting a mess
Even got the nerve to say I'm better than my momma
Collard greens and cornbread yea
Collard greens and cornbread yea
Collard and cornbread yea




Collards and cornbread yea
Hey baby

Overall Meaning

When listening to Fantasia’s song “Collard Greens & Cornbread”, it is clear that the lyrics speak about a tumultuous relationship. The first verse of the song talks about the singer’s emotional swings towards her lover. Yesterday she cursed him and told him that she was through, yet today she is with him. The second verse talks about how the singer has never put up with BS from anyone but is willing to take it from this lover. The chorus of the song, “Collard greens and cornbread yeah”, highlights the connection between the singer and her lover. This phrase is used multiple times in the song and acts as a metaphor for the connection between the singer and her lover.


The line “Even got the nerve to say I'm better than my momma” in the bridge of the song is a throwback to the traditional southern/soul roots that Fantasia comes from. She is essentially claiming that her love is so good that it surpasses her own mother’s cooking. The overall meaning of the song is that their love may be tumultuous, but they cannot stay away from each other. The “Collard Greens and Cornbread” serve as a consistent reminder of the strong bond they share.


Line by Line Meaning

Yesterday I cursed you and told you that I was through
I expressed anger and ended our relationship yesterday


But today I'm with you
But now I have reconciled and we're together


Ain't that some love
Isn't it amazing how love can repair things


Tomorrow you might hate me and find you somebody new
We're uncertain about the future, you might find someone else


But today I'm with you
But for now, we're together


Ain't that some love
Isn't it amazing how love can be so unpredictable


I ain't gonna lie
I won't deceive you


Boy you got me out of my mind
You make me feel out of control


In L-O-V-E
Because I'm in love with you


I go crazy when you love me
Your love has a strong effect on me


Got me acting a mess
Causing me to behave erratically


Even got the nerve to say I'm better than my momma
I feel confident and proud because of your love


Collard greens and cornbread yeah
Traditional, Southern dishes that symbolize my upbringing and express my love for you


I never put up with B-S from anyone
I never tolerate disrespect from anyone


But I take it from you
But I'm willing to accept it from you because I love you


And I never had no one put me through what you do
You challenge me in ways that no one else has before


But as long as it's you, ooh baby
But because it's you, I will withstand it


That's some real love
That's a real testament to the power of love


Baby
Affectionate term of endearment


And you're my sweet potato pie
You're my beloved and cherished partner


Sugar
Affectionate term of endearment


You know you are
You know you're loved and special to me


And I can't get enough of you
I crave your love and attention


Boy I'm crazy bout what you do
I'm deeply in love with everything about you


Collard greens and cornbread yea
Traditional, Southern dishes that symbolize my upbringing and express my love for you


Collards and cornbread yea
Traditional, Southern dishes that symbolize my upbringing and express my love for you


Hey baby
Affectionate term of endearment




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NICKOLAS ASHFORD, FANTASIA, WARREN FELDER, TIWA SAVAGE, VALERIE SIMPSON, ANDREW WANSEL

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@TiaraBay-cx9jo

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@sweetchocolate0131

Her voice is so soulful. This song just shows how strong her voice is

@conniehamilton5331

I LOVE THIS SONG, PUT IT ON REPEAT, CLEANED MY HOUSE AND COOK DINNER AND STILL COULDN'T HEAR IT ENOUGH... LOVE U TASIA!!!

@iKETOURAGE

Underrated Fantasia single.

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@AniyahCotton

this song never gets old

@zhyondavis8776

Cool.enbeauty none of her songs do, especially from this album, lol.

@rommellmurray7646

Cool.enbeauty tell these fools

@todosmiros8119

well thats cus the song is marvin gaye

@bmitch5105

STILL LISTENING,NEVER GOIN OUT OF STYLE ❤

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