Their best known songs include "Summer In The City", "Do You Believe In Magic?", "Darling Be Home Soon", and "Daydream". The band reunited in 1991 and continue to perform without Sebastian, who has declined to participate, and Yanovsky, who died in 2002.
The band's name was inspired by lyrics from Mississippi John Hurt's "Coffee Blues" and drew influence from contemporary folk and psychedelic music while also inspiring later rock bands.
A more complete history of this seminal New York band can be found on their official site: lovinspoonful.com
Darlin' Companion
The Lovin' Spoonful Lyrics
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Come on and give me understandin'
And let me be your champion
The hand to hold your pretty handin'
Darlin' Companion
Now you know you'll never be abandoned
Love will always light our landin'
I can depend on you
Darlin' Companion
Heaven knows where we'll be landin'
Just as long as we keep laughin'
Keep in mind just what's worth havin'
Darlin' Companion
I'll tell the mountains and the canyons
As long as I got legs to stand on
I'm gonna run to you
a flossy mare like you should have a steed
a little bridlin'down with me is what you need
Darlin' Companion
Come on and give me understandin'
And let me be your champion
The hand to hold your pretty handin'
Darlin' Companion
Now you know you'll never be abandoned
Love will always light our landin'
I can depend on you
The Lovin' Spoonful's song "Darlin' Companion" is a love song with a simple but profound message. The lyrics suggest that the singer is looking for understanding and companionship from his lover. He wants to be her champion and hold her hand whenever she needs support. The words "Darlin' Companion" repeated throughout the song, serve as a reminder of the bond the singer has with his lover. He believes that their love will always light their path and that he can rely on her.
The song's theme is one of love, loyalty, and faith. The lyrics depict a relationship where both partners are dedicated to each other and will support each other no matter what. The song's upbeat melody with its acoustic guitar and banjo instrumentation accompany the lyrics, creating a happy and carefree feel. The lyrics also suggest a sense of adventure, as the singer mentions that he will tell the mountains and the canyons of his love and devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Darlin' Companion
Addressing the person they love
Come on and give me understandin'
Asking for deeper connection and mutual respect
And let me be your champion
Offering to support and protect them
The hand to hold your pretty handin'
Wanting to hold their hand and be close
Darlin' Companion
Repeating the title as a term of endearment
Now you know you'll never be abandoned
Assuring the person that they will never leave them
Love will always light our landin'
Believing that love will guide them always
I can depend on you
Trust and reliance on the person they love
Heaven knows where we'll be landin'
Uncertainty about the future
Just as long as we keep laughin'
Belief in the importance of joy and humor
Keep in mind just what's worth havin'
Reflecting on what truly matters in life
Darlin' Companion
Repeating the title as a term of endearment
I'll tell the mountains and the canyons
A promise to shout their love from the rooftops
As long as I got legs to stand on
A vow to love them forever
I'm gonna run to you
A declaration of devotion and commitment
a flossy mare like you should have a steed
A compliment likening the person they love to a beautiful horse
a little bridlin'down with me is what you need
Suggesting that they belong together and would make a great team
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN SEBASTIAN
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Rorick Sellers
on 4 Eyes
4 Eyes: After "Mister up in middle classes" is the line: LET YOUR BABY CHOOSE HIS GLASSES ... [for some reason, this line in all caps is omitted ON EVERY WEBSITE that has the lyrics to this song. Weird.]