Mo' Taters
The Earthworms Lyrics

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Ooh, mo' taters ma'

I don' wan' no meat, I don' wan' no meat, just mo' taters

E'rybody talkin' 'bout mashed taters
Any kinda taters would do me
I had mashed taters
I had smashed taters

Hash taters
Baked taters
Any kinda taters

When I was in the army they didn't serve nothin' but taters
They had whole taters and half taters
Skalap taters and raw taters
I had every kinda tater you name

I eaten like french fried taters
And barbecued taters
Skalap taters
Stewed taters
Irish taters
Hash taters
Any kinda taters

In fact, dammit where I come from they have nothin' but taters

Yeah

Overall Meaning

The Earthworms' song Mo' Taters is a tribute to the potato - a versatile, humble and comforting food that has sustained people for generations. The song is an ode to the root vegetable that is ubiquitous across the world, but is especially important in American culture. The lyrics are a celebration of the different ways that potatoes can be cooked and the many variations of this simple and comforting food. The opening lines "Ooh, mo' taters ma'" are a plea for more of this beloved food, and the repetition of "just mo' taters" stresses how important potatoes are to the singer.

The song talks about how taters were a staple in the singer's diet when they were in the army, and how they come in all shapes and sizes: whole taters, half taters, scallop taters, raw taters, mashed taters, smashed taters, baked taters, and so on. The list of taters is diverse and exhaustive, reflecting the versatility of the food and its importance in the singer's life. The mention of "French fried taters" and "barbecued taters" also underscores the important role that potatoes play in the American culinary landscape, where they are often served as sides with meat dishes.

Overall, the song Mo' Taters is a fun and light-hearted tribute to a food that is often taken for granted, but is nevertheless an essential part of many people's diets. The song celebrates the potato's versatility, simplicity and comforting nature, and reminds us of how important simple pleasures can be.

Line by Line Meaning

Ooh, mo' taters ma'
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm for the prospect of consuming more potatoes

I don' wan' no meat, I don' wan' no meat, just mo' taters
Preferring potatoes as a primary source of sustenance over meat and other foods

E'rybody talkin' 'bout mashed taters
Observing the popularity of mashed potatoes as a common potato dish

Any kinda taters would do me
Being open to consuming any variety of potatoes

I had mashed taters
Recalling having previously consumed mashed potatoes

I had smashed taters
Recalling having previously consumed smashed potatoes

Hash taters
Referencing a dish made with diced and cooked potatoes and other ingredients

Baked taters
Recalling having previously consumed baked potatoes

When I was in the army they didn't serve nothin' but taters
Recounting a time in the artist's life when they subsisted mainly on potatoes during their military service

They had whole taters and half taters
Describing the different forms in which potatoes were served during their time in the army

Skalap taters and raw taters
Enumerating specific types of potatoes the singer consumed while in the army

I eaten like french fried taters
Recalling having previously consumed french fries made from potatoes

And barbecued taters
Recalling having previously consumed potatoes cooked on a barbecue grill

Stewed taters
Recalling having previously consumed potatoes cooked in a stew or soup

Irish taters
Using a regional or cultural variation of the term 'potatoes'

In fact, dammit where I come from they have nothin' but taters
Emphasizing the importance and prevalence of potatoes as a staple food in the artist's origin location

Yeah
Conveying a sense of agreement or assent with regard to the previous statement

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@michaelwilsonbarber

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No really, we played this over and over again. We loved this song. Of course we loved taters but we thought this song was so funny an clever......and it is!