Darlin' Companion
The Lovin' Spoonful Lyrics


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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

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

Overall Meaning

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.]

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