Forty Pies
Nona Reeves Lyrics
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She will never do
Take me back where I belong
She will never do
Take me back in the lonely house
She will never do
'Cause we sit up late and sky is so high
Wake me up in the Morris day
Take me back where I belong
She will never do-bi-do-bi-do
Take me back in the lonely house
She will never do
'Cause we sit up late and sky is so high
Forty Pies (pies, pies, pies)
Say together (pies, pies, pies)
Forty Pies (pies, pies, pies)
Say together (pies, pies, pies)
Forty Pies (pies, pies, pies)
Say together (pies, pies, pies)
Forty Pies (pies, pies, pies)
Say together (pies, pies, pies)
Wake me up in the Morris day
She will never do-bi-do-bi-do
Take me back where I belong
She will never do-bi-do-bi-do
Take me back in the Morris day
She will never do
'Cause we sit up late and sky is so high
Forty Pies (pies, pies, pies)
Say together (pies, pies, pies)
Forty Pies (pies, pies, pies)
Say together (pies, pies, pies)
Forty Pies (pies, pies, pies)
Say together (pies, pies, pies)
Forty Pies (pies, pies, pies)
Say together (pies, pies, pies)
(Pies, pies, pies)
(Pies, pies, pies)
(Pies, pies, pies)
(Pies, pies, pies)
Forty Pies (pies, pies, pies)
Say together (pies, pies, pies)
Forty Pies (pies, pies, pies)
Say together (pies, pies, pies)
Forty Pies (pies, pies, pies)
Say together (pies, pies, pies)
Forty Pies (pies, pies, pies)
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Forty Pies
Nona Reeves's song "Forty Pies" is a lively and playful tune with repeating lyrics about pies and being unwillingly separated from someone. The opening lyrics, "Wake me up in the Morris day, She will never do," refer to wanting to be woken up by someone who is no longer willing to do so. The longing to go back to where the singer belongs, in the second verse, is also met with the same response - "She will never do." The phrase "take me back in the lonely house" suggests that the singer feels isolated without the other person's presence, and yet they cannot return to that person.
The repetition of "Forty pies" creates a nonsensical refrain that contrasts with the singer's longing for someone. However, it may represent a humorous way to fill the silence or make light of the situation. The phrase "Say together" also emphasizes the idea of unity and perhaps finds comfort in having others to shout out the same words.
Overall, the lyrics to "Forty Pies" can be interpreted in different ways, but the playful and repetitive nature of the song suggests a lighthearted approach to dealing with lost love and isolation.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake me up in the Morris day
I want to go back in time to the Morris Day era and experience it again.
She will never do
However, it seems like the person the singer is addressing will not be willing to fulfill this request.
Take me back where I belong
I want to be back in a place where I feel I truly fit in and belong.
Take me back in the lonely house
I want to return to a place, possibly a home, where I was once alone or lonely.
'Cause we sit up late and sky is so high
Perhaps the reason the artist wishes to go back to this particular time or place is that they would stay up late with someone they cared for and the sky was beautiful.
Forty Pies (pies, pies, pies)
Say together (pies, pies, pies)
Forty Pies (pies, pies, pies)
Say together (pies, pies, pies)
Forty Pies (pies, pies, pies)
Say together (pies, pies, pies)
Forty Pies (pies, pies, pies)
Say together (pies, pies, pies)
The chant of 'Forty Pies' and repetition emphasizes a desire for abundance or plenty.
Contributed by Lucy Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.