Breakfast In Bed
Lorna Bennett Lyrics
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Come in baby, you can dry the tears in my dress
She's hurt you again, I can tell
Oh, I know that look so well
Don't be shy, you've been here before
Pull your shoes off, lie down, and I will lock the door
And no one has to know you've come here again
Loving you will be like it's always been before
Breakfast in bed
Kisses on me
You don't have to say you love me
Breakfast in bed
Love to make you sing
(Hang on me)
What's your hurry, please don't eat and run
You can let her wait, my darling, it's been so long
Since I've had you here, you've returned again
Darling, it will be like it's always been before
(Hey Charlie)
Breakfast in bed
Kisses on me
You don't have to say you love me
Breakfast in bed
Love to make you sing
(Hang on me)
Breakfast in bed (breakfast in bed)
Kisses on me (kisses on me)
You don't have to say you love me
Breakfast in bed (breakfast in bed)
Kisses on me (kisses on me)
In Lorna Bennett's song Skank in Bed, the singer seems to be comforting a lover who has just gone through a breakup or a fight with their partner. The opening lines of "You've been crying, your face is a mess, come in baby, you can dry the tears in my dress" suggest that the lover is in distress, and the singer wants to provide a safe space for them. The verse further explains that the lover is hurt by someone, who the singer recognizes from the look on their face. In the second verse, the singer proceeds to ask the lover to stay, reassuring them that they have been here before and everything is going to be okay. The chorus exclaims "breakfast in bed, love to make you sing", which might be a reference to the small things that make a relationship special while further reassuring the lover that they don't have to say they love her, it's just a moment of comfort and safety.
The song's tone is intimate and soothing, with the instruments used in the background allowing the listeners to focus on the lyrics. The concept of the song is timeless, as people need comfort and security in their love life regardless of the era. The song itself might not be about infidelity but rather a song about being there for someone despite their shortcomings, just like the title skank in the bed.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been crying, your face is a mess
I can see that you've been hurt and you're upset about it.
Come in baby, you can dry the tears in my dress
You can come inside and I'll comfort you and help you feel better.
She's hurt you again, I can tell
I can see that someone has hurt you before and they may have done it again.
Oh, I know that look so well
I've seen that same look before and I know what it means.
Don't be shy, you've been here before
You don't have to feel embarrassed or ashamed because you've been in this situation before.
Pull your shoes off, lie down, and I will lock the door
Take off your shoes, relax and I'll make sure we have some privacy.
And no one has to know you've come here again
We can keep this between ourselves and no one else needs to know.
Loving you will be like it's always been before
I will love you the way I always have and nothing has changed.
Breakfast in bed
I will make you breakfast and bring it to you in bed.
Kisses on me
I'll give you kisses and show you affection.
You don't have to say you love me
You don't need to say the words 'I love you'.
Love to make you sing
I enjoy making you happy and hearing you express your pleasure.
(Hang on me)
Hold on to me tightly.
What's your hurry, please don't eat and run
Take your time and don't rush out the door after we're done.
You can let her wait, my darling, it's been so long
You can make the other person wait because it's been a while since we've been together.
Since I've had you here, you've returned again
It's been a while since you've been here but you've come back now.
Darling, it will be like it's always been before
Things will be just like they were the last time we were together.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Donnie Fritts, Eddie Hinton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cloudsteps
You've been crying, your face is a mess
Come in baby, you can dry the tears in my dress
She's hurt you again, I can tell
Oh, I know that look so well
Don't be shy, you've been here before
Pull your shoes off, lie down, and I will lock the door
And no one has to know you've come here again
Loving you will be like it's always been before
Breakfast in bed
Kisses on me
You don't have to say you love me
Breakfast in bed
Love to make you sing
(Hang on me)
What's your hurry, please don't eat and run
You can let her wait, my darling, it's been so long
Since I've had you here, you've returned again
Darling, it will be like it's always been before
Breakfast in bed
Kisses on me
You don't have to say you love me
Breakfast in bed
Love to make you sing
(Hang on me)
Breakfast in bed (breakfast in bed)
Kisses on me (kisses on me)
You don't have to say you love me
Breakfast in bed (breakfast in bed)
Kisses on me (kisses on me)
@sandramundy
When I was little my daddy and I would dance to this song. It was our song! I would stand on top of his feet to do the waltz. RIP Pops! I had to come and listen!
@deemum1542
Yes me too I remember my father playing this
He’s pass on 12 years but he watches over us 😢
@MissMayaOno
My daddy had this record. He got it in Jamaica in the 60s and every Saturday he's put this on and dance in the kitchen while he made me pancakes. Those were the days I like to remember, before we stopped talking when I was a teenager 😢
@kingaftron8130
This song brings back good memories when I was a kid but now that I'm older I understand exactly what she singing about. Big Toon ✊🏿😍🎶🎶🎶🏆🏆🏆🔥🔥🔥
@mrmouse7642
Beautiful, meaningful song - I get it - now after all these years.
@sedeawilson5221
I can attest it's the best version... Played it 5 times already.
@chocolatesmile8419
Haven't heard this song in years , suddenly popped up in my head and the rest is history.
@Ronno4691
Don Letts just played this on BBC 6Music (20th Jan. '19) and it's flipping sublime!
Edit: I suspect Green (Scritti Politti) Gartside just may have heard this song once or twice at some point in his life!
@RudeSkaBoy007
Love this song and this version
@l.s.9618
Love this tune!!