Buttered Popcorn
The Supremes featuring Florence Ballard Lyrics
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He likes it greasy
And sticky
And gooey
And salty
I said what do you like
He says you know what I like
I like buttered popcorn
He took me to a show
He said he wanted some more
I said kiss me please
He said after I eat
I said what do you like
He says you know what I like
I like buttered popcorn
For breakfast, lunch and a dinner too
He eats buttered popcorn
Well it worries me so
I don't know what to do
When I asked him what was happenin' in the world today
He said more butter, more butter, more butter, more
My baby likes buttered popcorn
He likes it greasy
And sticky
And gooey
And salty
I said what do you like
He says you know what I like
I like buttered popcorn
For breakfast, lunch and a dinner too
He eats buttered popcorn
Well it worries me so
I don't know what to do
When I asked him
What was happenin' in the world today
He said more butter, more butter, more butter, more
My baby likes buttered popcorn
He likes it greasy
And sticky
And gooey
And salty
I said what do you like
He says you know what I like
I like buttered popcorn
The Supremes featuring Florence Ballard's song "Buttered Popcorn" is a playful and catchy tune about a girl's love for her boyfriend who has a peculiar taste for buttered popcorn. The girl expresses her love for her man and his love for popcorn in a lighthearted and humorous way.
The song starts with the girl saying that her baby likes buttered popcorn, and he likes it greasy, sticky, gooey, and salty. It's clear that she is quite amazed by her boyfriend's love for popcorn, as he eats it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. She expresses her concern and asks him what's happening in the world today, to which he responds, "more butter, more butter, more butter, more."
The song also touches upon the girl's desire to be kissed by her boyfriend, but he insists on finishing his popcorn first. The song's overall tone is upbeat and fun, and it portrays the quirky yet endearing love between the two.
Line by Line Meaning
My baby likes buttered popcorn
My significant other absolutely adores buttered popcorn and can’t seem to get enough of it.
He likes it greasy
He loves consuming buttered popcorn that has a considerable amount of oil and grease.
And sticky
He prefers the popcorn to have a syrupy texture, which makes it stick to his fingers.
And gooey
He’s fond of eating popcorn that has a melted and stretchy texture, probably from too much butter.
And salty
He’s a big fan of buttered popcorn that has a salty taste, which enhances its flavor.
I said what do you like
I asked him what attribute he likes about the popcorn.
He says you know what I like
He thinks I should already know his favorite thing about popcorn considering his obsession with it.
I like buttered popcorn
He has an affection for, and an exceptional taste for buttered popcorn.
He took me to a show
He took me out to watch a movie at the theater.
He said he wanted some more
He wanted an additional serving of buttered popcorn to consume during the film.
I said kiss me please
I tried to initiate a romantic moment by requesting for kiss.
He said after I eat
He delayed kissing me until he finished eating his buttered popcorn.
For breakfast, lunch and a dinner too
He avidly consumes buttered popcorn for all meals of the day and never gets tired of it.
Well, it worries me so
His popcorn addiction causes me unease and I’m concerned for his health.
I don't know what to do
I’m at a loss and can’t seem to find a solution to his popcorn addiction.
When I asked him what was happenin' in the world today
When I inquired about his knowledge or concern of current events in the world,
He said more butter, more butter, more butter, more
He replied with an answer that only pertains to his love for buttered popcorn with more butter.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARNEY ALES, BERRY GORDY JR, BERRY JR GORDY
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