Mom's Apple Pie
Tyrone Davis Lyrics
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And your answer server say
It say you not at home
So i call you at work
And you say you can′t talk
Cause you got to make money
Cause you need to pay the bills
What kind of relationship do we have?
You're like mom′s apple pie
You're sweet sweet sweet
You're like mom′s apple pie
So sweet sweet sweet
Well you go to work
From 9 till 5
And i know you so tired
When your 9 till 5
When do i get to see you?
You′re like mom's apple pie
You′re sweet sweet sweet
You're like mom′s apple pie
So sweet sweet sweet
When i see you in the streets
You just pass me by
You won't even speak
What kind of relationship do we have?
Mom′s apple pie
Sweet sweet sweet
Mom's apple pie
Sweet sweet sweet
Mom's apple pie
Sweet sweet sweet
Mom′s apple pie
Sweet sweet sweet
I call you everyday
And your answer server say
It say you not at home
So I call you at work
And you say you can′t talk
Cause you got to make money
So you can pay the bills
What kind of relationship do we have?
You're like mom′s apple pie
You're sweet sweet sweet
So sweet sweet sweet
The lyrics of Tyrone Davis's song "Mom's Apple Pie" delve into themes of longing, disconnect, and the challenges of maintaining a relationship amidst the demands of daily life. In the first verse, the singer expresses frustration at the lack of communication with their partner, as they call repeatedly only to be met with excuses about not being at home or being too busy at work to talk. This repeated rejection raises questions about the true nature of their relationship and the emotional distance that seems to be growing between them.
The chorus comparison of the partner to "mom's apple pie" conveys a sense of sweetness and comfort but also hints at a longing for warmth and nurturing that might be missing in the relationship. This image of a familiar and comforting food item juxtaposed with the struggles of communication and connection highlights the complexity of emotions involved.
The second verse delves into the partner's work schedule and the singer's yearning to spend time with them, recognizing the toll that work takes on their energy and availability. The plea for quality time together reflects a desire for closeness and intimacy that seems unattainable amidst the demands of everyday life.
The final verse further emphasizes the distance between the singer and their partner, highlighting moments of rejection and indifference that contribute to feelings of isolation and confusion about the state of their relationship. The repetition of the analogy to "mom's apple pie" in the chorus serves as a bittersweet reminder of the sweetness that once characterized their connection, now overshadowed by distance and unresolved tension. Overall, the lyrics of "Mom's Apple Pie" paint a poignant picture of yearning, disillusionment, and the struggle to maintain intimacy in the face of life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
I call you everyday
I try to reach out to you regularly
And your answer server say
But I always get a message from the voicemail system
It say you not at home
Informing me that you're not available
So i call you at work
So I try to contact you at your workplace
And you say you can′t talk
But you tell me you're too busy to talk
Cause you got to make money
Because you need to earn a living
Cause you need to pay the bills
To cover your expenses
What kind of relationship do we have?
I question the depth of our connection
You're like mom′s apple pie
You remind me of the warmth and sweetness of homemade apple pie
You're sweet sweet sweet
You bring sweetness and comfort into my life
Well you go to work
You go off to your job
From 9 till 5
From the standard working hours
And i know you so tired
I understand that you must be exhausted
When your 9 till 5
During your work schedule
When do i get to see you?
When will I have the chance to spend time with you?
When i see you in the streets
But when I spot you in public
You just pass me by
You simply ignore me
You won't even speak
You don't even acknowledge me
What kind of relationship do we have?
I question the nature of our bond
Mom′s apple pie
The familiar comfort of a mother's baking
Sweet sweet sweet
Full of sweetness and warmth
Writer(s): Jessie Lee Clay
Contributed by Julia V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rachel Winfrey
Woo hoo! I love this song Mom's Apple Pie sung by the late R&B singer Tyrone Davis. I remember one
time when 106.9 played this song on the car stereo when I was out and about with my parents on a
Memorial Day getaway back in 2021 and started dancing to the groovy tune and singing the chorus
part of the song. Ah, so many good memories that I'll never forget. RIP Tyrone Davis. Your music will
never disappear and keep on singing the blues!
@shellybradford0625
I am 38 and I absolutely love this song! There is more soul in this kind of music than the music we have out now 👌
@toniisoimis2216
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@cliffordlewis1018
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@chrisbeatty9280
My momma’s absolute favorite song! She is gone now. I am going to play this on her gravesite to see if she will get up for one last dance. Just to talk one last time. She loved this song. She had a routine to it...lol. A man never forgets about his momma. Hurts to hear this again, but the memories that comes back to hear this. I can still see my momma dancing...so many tears.
@barbararichmond2167
Chris, Your mom would be so proud of the person who can express to the world how much he loved his mother God BLESS you!
@slimjim5380
My Daddy would sing this song to my mom..RIP Daddy We all miss you❤
@lilshona2005
My grandmother used to play this song all the time while we would ride around. I don't remember much but I do remember belting out the chorus and smiling as we drove around. Miss you Grandma
@deloreswillis9224
Lol honey 😂