The Goose
Parliament Lyrics


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Ooh ahh yeah, you're so sweet (x2)
The goose that laid the golden egg
Was an extraordinary goose (real, real goose)
Now just imagine a goose laying a golden egg
Why it's a dream come true (real, real goose)
Oh, you don't lay no golden egg
But you're a golden goose to me
Ooh ahh yeah, you're so sweet

Now I'm as happy as a monkey with a peanut machine
Since I found you (I found you)
Just imagine a monkey with a peanut machine
It's a dream come true (dream come true)
Oh but I don't need no nut machine
Because I'm nuts all over you
Ooh ahh yeah, you're so sweet

Hey babe
Yeah-heah, babe
You're my goose that laid the golden eggs, babe
You're my peanut machine
Hey babe!

Happy as a mole with eagle eyes
Yeah, since I found you (I found you)
Can you imagine a mole with eagle eyes
It's a dream come true, babe (dream come true)
I'm feelin' all right
And I'm feelin' all right babe

Hey hey, I want to talk about it
want to step right here in the pocket, babe
Lord, make me want to sing about it
Hey, babe!
Whoo, babe!
You're my monkey peanut machine, babe
Eagle eye
Goose that laid the golden eggs, babe
Ooh ahh yeah, you're so sweet (x17)
Hey, hey
Babe!
Whoo!

You're my goose, baby
What's good for the goose is good to the gander, baby
Funky, love machine, baby
Eagle eyes
Lay the golden eggs, babe (x2)
Feeling so proud, so proud, so proud
Hey, can't you tell by the way I walk
Tell by the way I talk, baby, OW!
Come on baby
Make me feel so good
Oh baby!
Yeah
Oooh, ahhh, yeah you're so sweet
Oh babe
I'm proud as a mole with eagle eyes
And that's feeling some kind of proud, baby
See where I'm coming from?
I'm as happy as a monkey with a peanut machine
Cause you're my goose that laid the golden egg
Come on, goose
Feelin' allright baby (x2)
Hey baby
Crazy bout you babe
Oh, you feel some kind of good




Stick my chest out babe
Ow

Overall Meaning

The song "The Goose" by Parliament is filled with playful lyrics that use imagery and metaphors to describe the singer's love interest. The lyrics are fun and imaginative, painting a picture of a world where geese lay golden eggs, monkeys have peanut machines, and moles have eagle eyes. The song begins by calling the love interest a "golden goose", describing her as something rare and special, just like the goose that laid the golden egg. The singer then goes on to imagine a world where animals have strange abilities, like a monkey with a peanut machine or a mole with eagle eyes.


Throughout the song, the lyrics continue to play with these imaginative metaphors. The singer tells his love interest that she is his "goose that laid the golden eggs" and his "peanut machine". He is proud of her and feels lucky to have found her. The lyrics are silly and playful, but also express a deep affection for the love interest.


Overall, "The Goose" is a light-hearted love song that uses creative imagery and metaphors to describe the singer's feelings for his significant other. The song celebrates the joy of finding someone special and the happiness that comes with being in love.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooh ahh yeah, you're so sweet (x2)
The singer admires their lover and finds them exceptionally sweet.


The goose that laid the golden egg
The story of a special goose who laid golden eggs is referenced.


Was an extraordinary goose (real, real goose)
The goose was special and has been described as extraordinary.


Now just imagine a goose laying a golden egg
The thought of a goose laying golden eggs is beautiful and idealistic.


Why it's a dream come true (real, real goose)
The ability to obtain golden eggs like a dream come true due to their immense value.


Oh, you don't lay no golden egg
The lover is not capable of laying golden eggs.


But you're a golden goose to me
But to the singer, their lover is a shining treasure or something just as valuable as a golden goose.


Now I'm as happy as a monkey with a peanut machine
The singer is ecstatic because they found their lover, much like a monkey who stumbled upon a peanut dispenser.


Just imagine a monkey with a peanut machine
The singer creates a parallel between a monkey with a peanut dispenser and themselves who found their lover, and how itโ€™s like a dream come true.


It's a dream come true (dream come true)
The idea that a monkey would have unlimited peanuts is a dream come true for the monkey.


Oh but I don't need no nut machine
The singer is grateful that they don't need a peanut dispenser since they have their lover.


Because I'm nuts all over you
The singer loves their lover so much that they're a little crazy about them.


Hey babe
The singer addresses their lover, calling them babe.


Yeah-heah, babe
The singer continues addressing their lover, adding a playful twist.


You're my goose that laid the golden eggs, babe
The singer sees their lover as someone who can bring them immense happiness and treasures like the golden eggs from the story.


You're my peanut machine
The singer sees their lover as a source of unlimited and endless joy, much like a peanut machine for the monkey.


Happy as a mole with eagle eyes
The singer is overjoyed since they found their lover, much like a mole would be if they had eagle eyes.


Can you imagine a mole with eagle eyes
The singer creates a parallel between a mole with eagle eyes and themselves who found their lover and how it's like a dream come true.


I'm feelin' all right
The singer feels great and content with their lucky fate.


Hey hey, I want to talk about it
The singer wants to express their love and excitement for their lover.


want to step right here in the pocket, babe
The singer wants to be close to their lover and share their love with them.


Lord, make me want to sing about it
The singer can't control their need to show their love and wants to sing about their love for their lover.


Whoo, babe!
The singer calls out to their lover in excitement and admiration.


You're my monkey peanut machine, babe
The singer sees their lover as a source of endless happiness and joy, comparable to a monkey's peanut dispenser.


Eagle eye
The singer is proud and has a keen eye since they found their treasure of a lover.


Lay the golden eggs, babe (x2)
The singer refers to their lover who brings them immense happiness and treasures.


Feeling so proud, so proud, so proud
The singer is ecstatic and proud to have found their lover, who is their treasure.


Hey, can't you tell by the way I walk
The singer is so ecstatic that it's visible in their step and movements.


Tell by the way I talk, baby, OW!
The singer's excitement is evident in their words and language, adding an element of playfulness.


Crazy bout you babe
The singer is madly in love with their lover.


Oh, you feel some kind of good
The singer feels amazing due to their love for their lover.


Stick my chest out babe
The singer wants to be proud and open about their love for their lover.


Ow
The singer adds a playful exclamation to their expression of love for their lover.


Oooh, ahhh, yeah you're so sweet
The singer finds their lover to be very sweet and affectionately expresses that.


I'm proud as a mole with eagle eyes
The singer is ecstatic since they found their lover, much like a mole with eagle eyes would be able to see and enjoy everything.


And that's feeling some kind of proud, baby
The singer is incredibly proud and excited to have found their lover.


See where I'm coming from?
The singer wants their lover to understand their perspective and how they feel about them.


Cause you're my goose that laid the golden egg
The singer sees their lover as someone who can bring them immense happiness and treasures like the golden egg from the story.


Come on, goose
The singer playfully calls out to their lover, referring to them as a lovable and valuable goose.


Feelin' allright baby (x2)
The singer is content, happy and feeling good, thanks to their loving relationship with their lover.


Hey baby
The singer addresses their lover playfully or affectionately.


Oh baby!
The singer adds an affectionate exclamation to express their love for their lover.


Yeah
The singer adds an affirming action to their expression of love for their lover.




Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Edward Hazel, George Jr. Clinton

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Comments from YouTube:

Dog

Bernie and Eddie Hazel were killing it at the end! How can a band make classic after classic? Even their b sides were nuts!

Francisco Luna

Real music I've heard it all and they are incredibly talented the best God Bless them...
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Carl Webster

Nothing else to say, you've said it best....

SSPT

Absolutely classic! I could listen to the groove from 3:45 - 9:09 all night long. Artists of today don't groove like George or Isaac Hayes used to. If you've been fortunate enough to see them live, then you know I'm talking about. They'd play a groove and sit on it for damn near 20-minutes sometimes. They'd literally get lost in the music. Most of today's musicians have no clue what the hell a groove is. Let me go get some air freshener. It's too damn funky in here!!!

Wilfredo Ramirez

So true about how they get in a groove and sit on it or in it whatever it's just the way they do it and if you're feeling it then you wanna ride it ๐Ÿ’ฏ

Carl Webster

"Heyaaa"

Bouncer 757

Everythang's on the โ˜๏ธ

Thomas Knight

This got to be one of Parliament Funkadekic funky'ss songs produced!!! They put a lot of themselves into it.

Melvin Taylor

STILL A BANGER!

Dexter Gilford

I just learned that the Sweet Chariot swung low and that GC has taken that final ride to the Ultimate Connection we will all make. Thank you for so enriching this 56 year old manโ€™s life since he was a 12 year old boy. Rest in Paradise.

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