Wade wrote songs … Read Full Bio ↴Roger Alan Wade is an American singer-songwriter.
Wade wrote songs for country legends Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, George Jones and Hank Williams Jr. He embarked on a solo career with the promotional assistance of his cousin, actor Johnny Knoxville, who occasionally featured Wade's music on his TV show Jackass. During a 2003 appearance on the Howard Stern radio show, Knoxville promoted his cousin's songs, which were favorably received by Stern and his audience and given frequent airplay thereafter. Wade has released 2 albums, All Likkered Up and Stoned Traveler, on Knoxville's record label.
Wade's lyrics satirically deal with the mystic and the mundane. His songs feature arrangements of little or no accompaniment beyond acoustic guitar. His best known compositions include "BB Gun," "Butt Ugly Slut," "Poontang," and "If You're Gonna Be Dumb, You Gotta Be Tough."
Put Another Log on the Fire
Roger Alan Wade Lyrics
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Cook me up some bacon and some beans.
And go out to the car and change the tyre.
Wash my socks and sew my old blue jeans.
Come on, baby, you can fill my pipe,
And then go fetch my slippers.
And boil me up another pot of tea.
Then put another log on the fire, babe,
Now don't I let you wash the car on Sunday?
Don′t I warn you when you're gettin fat?
Ain't I a-gonna take you fishin′ with me someday?
Well, a man can′t love a woman more than that.
Ain't I always nice to your kid sister?
Don′t I take her driving every night?
So, sit here at my feet 'cos I like you when you′re sweet,
And you know it ain't feminine to fight.
So, put another log on the fire.
Cook me up some bacon and some beans.
Go out to the car and lift it up and change the tyre.
Wash my socks and sew my old blue jeans.
Come on, baby, you can fill my pipe,
And then go fetch my slippers.
And boil me up another pot of tea.
Then put another log on the fire, babe,
And come and tell me why you′re leaving me.
The lyrics of Roger Alan Wade's song "Put Another Log on the Fire" can be interpreted as a sarcastic commentary on traditional gender roles and male entitlement in a relationship. The song paints a picture of a man who expects his partner to cater to his every need and desire, even going so far as to demand that she "wash [his] socks and sew [his] old blue jeans." He also belittles her by implying that fighting is not feminine, implying that women who stand up for themselves are somehow less womanly.
Throughout the song, the man lists off all the ways he believes he has been a good partner, such as not letting her wash the car on Sundays or taking her sister driving every night. However, these actions are clearly not enough for the woman, who is leaving him. The song ends with the man asking her to explain why she is leaving him, illustrating his cluelessness and lack of understanding that his actions have consequences.
Overall, "Put Another Log on the Fire" is a tongue-in-cheek critique of gender roles and expectations within relationships. It highlights the absurdity of expecting one partner to serve the other, and suggests that relationships should be built on mutual respect and support.
Line by Line Meaning
Put another log on the fire.
I need more warmth in this room, so please add another piece of wood to the fireplace.
Cook me up some bacon and some beans.
Can you prepare a meal for me, including bacon and beans?
And go out to the car and change the tire.
Please change the flat tire on my car.
Wash my socks and sew my old blue jeans.
Clean my socks and repair my favorite blue jeans that are torn.
Come on, baby, you can fill my pipe,
Would you like to fill and light up my smoking pipe for me?
And then go fetch my slippers.
Can you bring me my slippers that I left somewhere in the house?
And boil me up another pot of tea.
Could you make me some more hot tea to drink?
Then put another log on the fire, babe,
After you do all those things, please add another piece of wood to the fire once again.
And come and tell me why you're leaving me.
Before you go, give me your reason for wanting to leave our relationship.
Now don't I let you wash the car on Sunday?
I am kind enough to let you skip car washing on Sundays, right?
Don't I warn you when you're getting fat?
I'm just trying to help you with your health by warning you when you're putting on extra weight.
Ain't I gonna take you fishing with me someday?
Don't worry, I will take you fishing one day because I care about spending time with you.
Well, a man can't love a woman more than that.
I truly believe that my love for you is as strong as it can be.
Ain't I always nice to your kid sister?
I am always friendly and kind to your younger sister.
Don't I take her driving every night?
I offer to drive your sister around every evening, don't I?
So, sit here at my feet 'cos I like you when you're sweet,
Please sit near me because I enjoy your company when you're in a good mood.
And you know it ain't feminine to fight.
I believe that women are not supposed to fight because it goes against societal norms.
Go out to the car and lift it up and change the tire.
Please change the tire on my car after lifting it up.
Writer(s): Shel Silverstein
Contributed by Josiah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
The Martinez Sasquatch
This song could be used for breakups, funerals or going to war...
phillychavez
Hitting the nail on the head.
jeff Lawerence
another awesome song
Dongald Glover
God shel was awesome.
Michael Williams
Long live Rusty Wier.
Rull Jans
👍
Campbell Snaddon
Happy womans day
Timothy Thompson
Good song what women are for
REDNECK BIKER
this is much better then tompall
dale cota
tompall glaser is the only version that rocks all other versions of this song sucks