Needle & Spoon
Savoy Brown Lyrics
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But I need a little something to keep my cool
I sleep with the sun and I rise with the moon
And I feel alright with my needle and spoon
I feel alright with my needle and spoon
It's difficult sometimes to get my stuff
So if I'm evil don't get in a huff
And I feel alright with my needle and spoon
I feel alright with my needle and spoon
Don't need no women don't need no wine
'Cause life is sweet when you hit the main line
I sleep with the sun and I rise with the moon
And I feel alright with my needle and spoon
I feel alright with my needle and spoon
Only one thing that worries my mind
The stuff it kills you and it treats you unkind
If you're married you can divorce your wife
But when you're married to â??Hâ?? then you're married for life
You're married to â??Hâ?? and you're married for life
The song "Needle and Spoon" by Savoy Brown is a classic rock song that depicts the singer expressing his necessity for drugs. The song's lyrics paint a bleak picture of the life of an addict, who believes that the only thing he needs to keep his cool is a little something. The lyrics suggest that being high on drugs is more important than anything else, even women and wine. The singer's need for drugs is so compelling that he seems to see nothing wrong with it.
The lyrics of the song convey the emotions and thoughts of a drug addict, who suffers from the addiction but can't help but depend on the drugs to keep moving forward. The song touches on the dangers that come with drug use and highlights how drugs can ruin lives. The singer's statement about the "H" suggests the drug is heroin, which is known for being highly addictive and destructive.
The lyrics of "Needle and Spoon" have continued to resonate with audiences over the years. It's not only a classic rock song but also a harrowing reminder of the dangers of addiction. The song serves as a reminder that addiction can take many forms and can have a significant impact on one's life and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
To some I'm a wise man, to some I'm a fool
People have different opinions about me, some consider me to be knowledgeable, while others think otherwise.
But I need a little something to keep my cool
I require a substance to maintain my composure.
It's difficult sometimes to get my stuff
Occasionally, it's challenging to obtain the substance I require.
So if I'm evil don't get in a huff
Please don't become angry if I appear unwelcoming or unpleasant.
Don't need no women don't need no wine
I don't crave alcohol or female company.
'Cause life is sweet when you hit the main line
I find pleasure in using drugs intravenously.
Only one thing that worries my mind
There is only one thing that concerns me.
The stuff it kills you and it treats you unkind
The substance can be lethal and harmful.
If you're married you can divorce your wife
It's possible to separate from your spouse in a marriage.
But when you're married to ‘H’ then you're married for life
Once you become addicted, it's difficult to break free from it, and it becomes a life-long commitment.
I sleep with the sun and I rise with the moon
I keep odd hours of sleeping and waking.
And I feel alright with my needle and spoon
I feel adequately calm with my drug use.
I feel alright with my needle and spoon
I'm at peace with my substance abuse.
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Written by: Chris Youlden
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Geoffrey Sutton
Bought this LP on release,loved this track and had an H habit that stayed with me for about 40 years,wish i had listened to the lyrics more carefully,i,m now 67 and clean but lost lots of friends along the way[od,s]so don,t touch it,as it will destroy your life.thats a 100% guarantee!
David Vasquez
@frank waters you are blessed.I never could get off Mdone.To quote an MD I'm a mess!
David Vasquez
@AmericanIsraeliJew waiting for the last step.
David Vasquez
Me too.Too close to home to go into detail.Im glad if one person listens to your message.Im clean off that but..GOD bless you.
David Reinhardt
I also listened to Raw Sienna upon release, I'm 66 yrs...and also clean from the "warm Grip" of H, as my bud in Reno says.
That ,", Married for life,,!" for the rest of your life shit did scare me awaw.
LU SD, alcohol & more alcohol fueled by "Crank," my friends... not the shit of today. Even the heroin been fucked up by Fentanyl!! Dying in quarter time.ALL BAd,, not only do they want your $$$$, they do want your life! And they're gonna get it too!!
You ain't got the tolerance or odds to win this one,,.🌹.I pray & say God bless for each and everyone of you. Heroin destroys your life & then takes it.
Wake, take a Xanax 3 times a a week if you got to🌹🌹 💩💩💩💩🌹😎
Geoffrey Sutton
Thanks for your reply Jerry,glad to hear you beat it! If i had problems etc they would disappear until you woke up the next day,it,s like looking at the world through rose tinted glasses.Adios Dude.
Michael Beu
The guitar solo in this song is one the finest and raunchiest ever recorded - Nothing but respect for Kim Simmonds and company.
Shawn Schmid
Most of my friends who listened to this song with me in the late '70s are dead now, none of old age. Great song though; I stand behind it!
John wilkes
I am writing to tell you all about the real Blues, from the mid 60's to about 86' ;; your Duane A., Almond Bro's, ,,,!!! Albert King , so on.TT
These years they grinded it out.Solid
worked another one shining star that do shine.Hope ya know what I mean.
Peace out to all of y'all.thanks again.
Chuck Eddy
Keep on Keepin on Brother