The Simpsons is an American animated television sitcom created by Matt Groe… Read Full Bio ↴The Simpsons is an American animated television sitcom created by Matt Groening that has aired on the Fox Broadcasting Company since December 1989. It is a satirical parody of a middle class American lifestyle epitomized by its eponymous family, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie. The show is set in the fictional town of Springfield, and lampoons American culture, society, and many aspects of the human condition. The popularity of The Simpsons led to the release of the 1990 double platinum album The Simpsons Sing the Blues, which contains original songs performed by the cast members of the show as their characters. The album spawned two hit singles—"Do the Bartman" and "Deep, Deep Trouble". A less successful sequel, The Yellow Album, was released in 1998.

Three soundtrack albums featuring music and songs from the show have been released—Songs in the Key of Springfield in 1997, Go Simpsonic with The Simpsons in 1999, and The Simpsons: Testify in 2007. The first two charted on the US Billboard 200, reaching number 103 and 197, respectively. The Simpsons Movie: The Music, a soundtrack album featuring the score of The Simpsons Movie, was released along with the feature-length film in July 2007. The choral piece "Spider Pig" that appeared in the film and on the soundtrack entered the charts in several countries around the world.

Springfield Soul Stew
The Simpsons Lyrics

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And today's special is Springfield Soul Stew
We sell so much of this, people wonder what we put in it
Well, we're gonna tell ya right now
Gimme about a half a teacup of bass

Now, I need a pound of fatback drums
Now, gimme four tablespoons of boilin' Springfield guitar
This is gonna taste alright

Delicious

Now, just a little pinch of organ
Now, gimme half a pint of horn
Place on the burner and bring to a boil
Yep, that's it, that's it, that's it, right there
Now beat, well, take it Lisa

Thank you
Now, let's take it on home

'Cause we gotta go home
That's my girl

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Springfield Soul Stew are the words of a cook in a restaurant who is preparing a special dish called Springfield Soul Stew. The chef humorously implies that the dish is so tasty that people wonder what is in it, and he intends to reveal the recipe. The recipe is a mix of various musical instruments like bass, fatback drums, boilin' Springfield guitar, organ, and horn. The chef asks for these instruments to be added one by one to the stew pot until it tastes just right. At the end of the song, he hands over to Lisa, who sings the final line before they close the restaurant for the day.

The lyrics represent the classic Motown sound of the 1960s, with rich and soulful instrumentals that blend together to make a satisfying melody. The song's playful lyrics perfectly fit the Simpsons' irreverent humor, and even the dance moves that come along with it are full of energy and vibrancy.

Line by Line Meaning

And today's special is Springfield Soul Stew
Announcing a special dish, Springfield Soul Stew, which is about to be prepared.

We sell so much of this, people wonder what we put in it
The popularity of Springfield Soul Stew makes people curious about its recipe.

Well, we're gonna tell ya right now
The recipe for Springfield Soul Stew is about to be revealed.

Gimme about a half a teacup of bass
Requesting for half a teacup of bass, an ingredient in the Springfield Soul Stew recipe.

Now, I need a pound of fatback drums
Requesting for a pound of fatback drums, another ingredient in the Springfield Soul Stew recipe.

Now, gimme four tablespoons of boilin' Springfield guitar
Requesting for four tablespoons of boilin' Springfield guitar, another ingredient in the Springfield Soul Stew recipe.

This is gonna taste alright
Assuring that the Springfield Soul Stew will taste good with the combination of ingredients used.

Delicious
Expressing delight or approval of the taste of the Springfield Soul Stew.

Now, just a little pinch of organ
Adding a small amount of organ to the Springfield Soul Stew recipe.

Now, gimme half a pint of horn
Adding half a pint of horn to the Springfield Soul Stew recipe.

Place on the burner and bring to a boil
Instructing to place the mixture on a burner and heat it up to boiling temperature.

Yep, that's it, that's it, that's it, right there
Confirming that the Springfield Soul Stew is cooked to perfection.

Now beat, well, take it Lisa
Directing Lisa to start singing and take over the performance.

Thank you
Expressing gratitude after the performance.

Now, let's take it on home
Ending the performance and returning to normality.

'Cause we gotta go home
Acknowledging the need to leave and go back home.

That's my girl
Praising Lisa for her performance and calling her 'my girl'.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CURTIS OUSLEY

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