The Recipe
Kai Straw Lyrics


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Can we take you and add me
And a car, the summer season
And a view of the beach and a backseat
Can we take you and add me
And a car, the summer season
And a view of the beach and a backseat
Baby, that's the recipe
Why can't we just freeze in this moment?
Spend eternity with you, my woman
As the sun dips in the ocean
Wrapped up like some vines 'till the morning
I swear there's nowhere I'd rather be
Than here tangled up with you all day
You're all that I wanted
I was lost, you're my compass
Like you've come from where the lord is
With peace to bathe my soul with

Can we take you and add me
And a car, the summer season
And a view of the beach and a backseat
Can we take you and add me
And a car, the summer season
And a view of the beach and a backseat
Baby, that's the recipe

I see you and me
Like we're the sun and the sea
Or the fall and the leaves
Or a spoon and a bowl of ice-cream
We're whole
We were made to finish each other
You're what my soul has
Been aching to discover
Like you're coco and I'm winter time
Oh, I'm the appetite, baby
You are dinner time
You're the knock out the park in the 9th
And I'm your home base, darling
We were meant to collide
I want all the rest my seasons spent with you
I want your salt and pepper
Braids when I'm 81 so can we mix our grief
Can we mix our happiness
Can we mix our homes take our broken pieces
Like we're both adhesive and make one whole

And yeah, I want cash and cars
But I want you too, mama
And yeah, I want cash and cars
But I want you too, mama
And yeah, I want cash and cars
But I want you too, mama
And yeah, I want cash and cars
But I want you too, mama

So can we take you and add me
And a car, the summer season
And a view of the beach and a backseat
Can we take you and add me
And a car, the summer season




And a view of the beach and a backseat
Baby, that's the recipe

Overall Meaning

In "The Recipe" by Kai Straw, the lyrics express a deep desire for a harmonious and fulfilling relationship. The song portrays a sense of yearning for a perfect blend of elements that would create an idyllic experience. The recurring line "Can we take you and add me, and a car, the summer season, and a view of the beach and a backseat, baby that's the recipe" suggests a longing to bring together different components to create a fulfilling and complete relationship.


The lyrics dive into the idea of living in the present moment and cherishing the love and connection with the person being sung to. The lines "Why can't we just freeze in this moment? Spend eternity with you, my woman as the sun dips in the ocean" convey a desire to pause time and bask in the presence of a loved one. It evokes the feeling of being completely captivated by someone, wanting to be wrapped up in their love until the morning comes.


The lyrics also present the notion of two souls meant to be intertwined. Lines like "You're what my soul has been aching to discover" and "We were meant to collide" convey a sense of destiny and a deep connection between the two individuals. The song emphasizes the idea of completeness, that two people together create something greater than themselves.


Overall, "The Recipe" is a heartfelt expression of longing for a perfect love, where all the elements come together to create a fulfilling and transformative experience.


Line by Line Meaning

Can we take you and add me
Can we combine ourselves, joining our lives and experiences


And a car, the summer season
And the freedom that comes with a car during the summer


And a view of the beach and a backseat
And the beauty of the beach and the intimacy of the backseat


Why can't we just freeze in this moment?
Why can't we stay in this perfect moment forever?


Spend eternity with you, my woman
Spending forever with you, my love


As the sun dips in the ocean
As the sun sets, creating a beautiful scene


Wrapped up like some vines 'till the morning
Wrapped in each other's embrace until the morning comes


I swear there's nowhere I'd rather be
I promise you, there is no other place I'd rather be


Than here tangled up with you all day
Than spending the entire day entangled with you


You're all that I wanted
You are everything I have desired


I was lost, you're my compass
I was wandering aimlessly, but you guide me


Like you've come from where the lord is
It feels like you've been heaven-sent


With peace to bathe my soul with
Bringing me tranquility and serenity


I see you and me
I envision a future together for you and me


Like we're the sun and the sea
An inseparable pair like the sun and the sea


Or the fall and the leaves
Symbolizing a natural connection like the fall and the leaves


Or a spoon and a bowl of ice-cream
A perfect match, like a spoon and a bowl of ice cream


We're whole
Together, we are complete


We were made to finish each other
We were destined to complement and complete one another


You're what my soul has
You are the missing piece my soul longed for


Been aching to discover
I have been yearning to find you


Like you're coco and I'm winter time
Drawing a comparison between warmth and coziness


Oh, I'm the appetite, baby
I have a strong desire and craving for you


You are dinner time
You are the complete satisfaction, like a fulfilling meal


You're the knock out the park in the 9th
You are an incredible success, like hitting a home run in the final inning


And I'm your home base, darling
I am here to support and provide a safe place for you


We were meant to collide
Our paths were destined to intersect


I want all the rest my seasons spent with you
I want to spend all my future seasons with you


I want your salt and pepper
I desire the ups and downs, the full experience of life with you


Braids when I'm 81 so can we mix our grief
Even in old age, I want to intertwine our sorrows


Can we mix our happiness
Can we combine our joys and celebrate together


Can we mix our homes take our broken pieces
Can we merge our lives, mending our broken parts


Like we're both adhesive and make one whole
Coming together like glue, creating a complete entity


And yeah, I want cash and cars
Sure, material possessions like money and vehicles are desirable


But I want you too, mama
But above all, I want you, my love


So can we take you and add me
So, can we combine ourselves, joining our lives and experiences


And a car, the summer season
And the freedom that comes with a car during the summer


And a view of the beach and a backseat
And the beauty of the beach and the intimacy of the backseat


Baby, that's the recipe
That combination is everything I need for happiness




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Bri Jam

Just found this song. Absolutely in love.

Kai Straw

Glad to hear it, Bri! Thank you.

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Never stop making music.

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This has got to be one of my new fav songs!

Sonar Bandit Productions

Such a fantastic song!

Ji Hana

Love your voice

Danbea

Killing it as usual

Thanh Trang Trà

Sound fantastic!! May I have the lyric please? In fact that I'm not good in English but I want to understand the meaning of this song. Thank you so much.

AYLİN

I came here from Soundcloud. And I loved your song!!!

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