RECIPE
G. Love Lyrics


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Suck it through a straw
My name is g so see of course,
I got my slogan not a hero like hogan, I'm from downtown
A flower child of the truest kind, of the clear blue eye

Of the fresh squeezed jive mind
Time to tick, turn off the clock
Tell by the shade, work the lick and then I dig the sun
The sensei, the teach, the talk, so listen up soon

Ingredients won't fit in
The cup or the teaspoon
So dig on, check your list twice, spread stuff, wassup
Yo check it again

Know what's in my pen
And you still want to front
Go ahead be that jury
But it poor see

I got more in store for ya
I got more in store for ya
I got more in store for you
I got more in store for you to lunch on

Brewin' in the night kitchen
I'll be stirrin' strings to spell ya
In the cauldron like a witch and wishin' on the stars
Of my eyes of my sight

'Cause I'm outta sight daily
And nightly I'm giggin'
So stop gigglin'
Step to the bartender

Slide us some sauce
Yeah, the specialty
The recipe, ain't gonna tell me no
I got the specialty, ain't gonna tell me no one

I got the specialty, ain't gonna tell me no one
I've got to keep on moving
I've got to keep on moving
I got one a proud pony ride

I'll ride till I die
More crunch than nestle's
Yo who is this guy, I think I saw him on stage
Stage a show unlike any I seen before

Got cool guitars strings and all contacts to call
Hey, hey, hey come on y'all
Bust some ups and some downs
Bust a hoot from the ground

Louise tore me up eh yo how'd that sound
She made me walk from Chicago to the gulf of Mexico
Fished out my pond and slept with my girl so
Blues at sunrise what a way to start the day

Juannes so rough that they're like sandpaper
To smoove out the edges as I
Flow like water from sink, drain, river to sea
Whip the butter

I got the recipe, ain't gonna tell me no one
I got the specialty, ain't gonna tell me no one
I got the recipe, ain't gonna tell me no one
I've gots to keep moving

I've gots to keep moving
I got chicken heads I got lanky legs
I write lyrics so sloppy it's like a different language
I got olive oil and I got spinach

I toot pipe like popeye, smile like grimace
Flip like the hamburgler, 'cause it's correct
'Cause I know why it all costs so much
Bet on conversion

Got all my words in my composition book
My honey in the nooks and crannies
I sleep in my jammies and special sauce is jammin'
So much stuffs in the flavor

The recipes all in favor




Say I got to keep on moving
I gots to keep on moving

Overall Meaning

The song "Recipe" by G. Love is a funky, upbeat track that seemingly mixes elements of hip-hop, blues, and rock. G. Love speaks of himself in the first person and introduces himself via his nickname as "G." He refers to himself as a "flower child" and a "fresh squeezed jive mind." The lyrics mention a range of food-related slang, such as "suck it through a straw" and "dig on," conveying an impression of someone who is confident and comfortable in his own skin. The song emphasizes the importance of carrying on, even when times get tough, by repeating the refrain "I've gots to keep moving" throughout the song.


The lyrics suggest that G. Love is no stranger to adversity, as he mentions someone named Louise who has caused him grief. Nevertheless, he perseveres through his struggles and speaks of "stirring strings to spell ya," and "whipping the butter," indicating that he will work hard to achieve his goals. The song also mentions that he has "chicken heads" and "lanky legs," as well as potentially being a bit disorganized or scatterbrained, as he writes his lyrics "sloppy like a different language." However, despite all these quirks and challenges, G. Love is confident in his abilities, proclaiming "I got the specialty, ain't gonna tell me no one," referring to his unique talents and skills.


Line by Line Meaning

Suck it through a straw
Taking something in a quick, easy, and enjoyable way


My name is g so see of course,
Introducing oneself confidently


I got my slogan not a hero like hogan, I'm from downtown
Not trying to be a savior or role model, but representing the gritty, authentic urban area


A flower child of the truest kind, of the clear blue eye
A genuine and free-spirited person, who is pure-hearted and honest


Of the fresh squeezed jive mind
Having an innovative and creative mentality with a bit of rhythm and energy


Time to tick, turn off the clock
Taking control of your own time and agenda


Tell by the shade, work the lick and then I dig the sun
Observing the environment, putting in the effort, and enjoying the rewards


The sensei, the teach, the talk, so listen up soon
The wise teacher who is ready to impart knowledge and wisdom


Ingredients won't fit in
Having too many different parts or ideas to easily manage


The cup or the teaspoon
Not having enough space or resources to handle everything


So dig on, check your list twice, spread stuff, wassup
Getting organized, double-checking, and making sure everything is ready to go


Yo check it again
Emphasizing the importance of thoroughness and attention to detail


Know what's in my pen
Being confident in one's ideas or creations


And you still want to front
Seeing through the pretense or insincerity of others


Go ahead be that jury
Encouraging others to judge and evaluate, rather than simply accepting without question


But it poor see
Recognizing the flaws or inadequacies in others


I got more in store for ya
Having more exciting or interesting things to come


I got more in store for ya
Repeating the previous line for emphasis


I got more in store for you
Promising to deliver more quality or substance


I got more in store for you to lunch on
Providing something satisfying or nourishing to consume


Brewin' in the night kitchen
Working on something behind the scenes or during off-hours


I'll be stirrin' strings to spell ya
Using words to create a sense of enchantment or spellbinding


In the cauldron like a witch and wishin' on the stars
Putting in effort and energy to make something special happen


Of my eyes of my sight
Reflecting a unique and personal perspective


'Cause I'm outta sight daily
Being extraordinary or exceptional on a regular basis


And nightly I'm giggin'
Performing or working hard even during personal time


So stop gigglin'
Urging others to take things more seriously


Step to the bartender
Approaching someone who can provide resources or help


Slide us some sauce
Requesting something special or unique


Yeah, the specialty
Referring to something distinctive or unusual


The recipe, ain't gonna tell me no
Being secretive or protective of one's methods or ideas


I got the specialty, ain't gonna tell me no one
Repeating the previous line for emphasis


I got the specialty, ain't gonna tell me no one
Repeating the previous line for emphasis


I've got to keep on moving
Feeling the need to keep progressing or advancing


I've got to keep on moving
Repeating the previous line for emphasis


I got one a proud pony ride
Feeling confident and successful


I'll ride till I die
Being dedicated and committed to one's goals or passions


More crunch than nestle's
Being more impactful or satisfying than a popular brand or product


Yo who is this guy, I think I saw him on stage
Gaining attention and recognition for one's talent or accomplishments


Stage a show unlike any I seen before
Creating something unique and original


Got cool guitars strings and all contacts to call
Having the resources and creativity to make something special


Hey, hey, hey come on y'all
Encouraging others to join in or participate


Bust some ups and some downs
Representing the highs and lows of life or experiences


Bust a hoot from the ground
Creating something unexpected and entertaining


Louise tore me up eh yo how'd that sound
Experiencing personal turmoil or conflict


She made me walk from Chicago to the gulf of Mexico
Feeling drained or exhausted from emotional struggles


Fished out my pond and slept with my girl so
Experiencing betrayal or deception from others


Blues at sunrise what a way to start the day
Feeling melancholy or sad, especially at the start of a new day


Juannes so rough that they're like sandpaper
Experiencing difficulties or obstacles that are hard to overcome


To smoove out the edges as I
Trying to make things smoother or easier


Flow like water from sink, drain, river to sea
Representing the natural and inevitable flow of life, experience, or energy


Whip the butter
Putting in effort and energy to make something smooth and pleasant


Got all my words in my composition book
Organizing and recording one's thoughts and ideas


My honey in the nooks and crannies
Finding pleasure or satisfaction in small and unexpected places


I sleep in my jammies and special sauce is jammin'
Being relaxed and comfortable, while enjoying something special


So much stuffs in the flavor
Having many different and exciting ingredients, elements, or experiences


The recipes all in favor
Having a clear and effective method or approach


Say I got to keep on moving
Repeating the desire to keep progressing or advancing


I gots to keep on moving
Repeating the previous line for emphasis


I got chicken heads I got lanky legs
Having unique or unusual physical characteristics


I write lyrics so sloppy it's like a different language
Being unique and distinctive in one's style or approach


I got olive oil and I got spinach
Having different ingredients or resources to work with


I toot pipe like popeye, smile like grimace
Using references to popular culture to express one's individuality


Flip like the hamburgler, 'cause it's correct
Being different and effective, even if it may seem unconventional


'Cause I know why it all costs so much
Understanding the value or meaning of something that others may not appreciate or understand


Bet on conversion
Putting effort and energy into making something better or more successful


Got all my words in my composition book
Repeating the previous line for emphasis


My honey in the nooks and crannies
Repeating the previous line for emphasis


I sleep in my jammies and special sauce is jammin'
Repeating the previous line for emphasis


So much stuffs in the flavor
Repeating the previous line for emphasis


The recipes all in favor
Repeating the previous line for emphasis


Say I got to keep on moving
Repeating the previous line for emphasis


I gots to keep on moving
Repeating the previous line for emphasis




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Written by: GARRETT DUTTON

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