Soul Food
james leela Lyrics
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Make it hot like Lousiana hot sauce
Whoa, whoa-oh-oh whoa-oh-oh, oh-ooh
(Shoot, that's soul food)
Whoa, whoa-oh-oh whoa-oh-oh, oh-ooh
(Stankin' like chitlins)
Like collard greens and yams on the side
I'm full from top to the bottom and this ain't no lie
I'm hot like Mississippi burning in the middle of July
And I'm sayin'
Whoa, whoa-oh-oh whoa-oh-oh, oh-ooh
(you got me singin' whoa-whoa-oh-oh)
Whoa, whoa-oh-oh whoa-oh-oh, oh-ooh
(hmm hmm hmm)
Sip me up like lemonade from a mason jar
Make it good like some chicken fried in a pan of lard
I'm getting spoiled like old beans and I can't lose my head
'Cause when you're not around I'm crumbling like cornbread
Whoa, whoa-oh-oh whoa-oh-oh, oh-ooh
(you got me singin' whoa whoa, whoa whoa)
Whoa, whoa-oh-oh whoa-oh-oh, oh-ooh
Hmm hmm, hmm hmm hmm
Whoa-whoa-whoa
Whoa, whoa-oh-oh whoa-oh-oh, oh-ooh
(I'm talkin' about soulfood, soulfood)
Whoa, whoa-oh-oh whoa-oh-oh, oh-ooh
(I'm talkin' about soulfood, whoa)Whoa,
Whoa-oh-oh whoa-oh-oh, oh-ooh
(I'm talkin' about soulfood, soulfood)
Whoa, whoa-oh-oh whoa-oh-oh, oh-ooh
(I'm talkin' about soulfood, whoa)
The lyrics of James Leela's song "Soul Food" describe the physical and emotional satisfaction of being with someone who fills the singer up like a plate of delicious soul food. The opening line, "Kiss the back of my neckbone, make it hot like Louisiana hot sauce," suggests a physical connection that is both intimate and fiery. The next lines mention sweet potato pie, collard greens, and yams, all staples of traditional southern cuisine. The singer declares that they are full "from top to the bottom," and that their partner satisfies them in a way that is "hot like Mississippi burning in the middle of July."
Throughout the song, the singer uses metaphorical language to convey the feeling of being completely satisfied and fulfilled. They compare their partner's love to lemonade from a mason jar and chicken fried in a pan of lard, both symbols of comfort and nostalgia. The repeated refrain of "whoa-oh-oh whoa-oh-oh, oh-ooh" creates a musical rhythm that emphasizes the deep emotional resonance of the lyrics.
Overall, the song celebrates the joy of being in a relationship that feels like coming home to a delicious and satisfying meal. The lyrics capture the warmth and comfort of southern hospitality, as well as the intensity of a passionate connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Kiss the back of my neckbone (whoa)
Give me sensual pleasure by kissing my neck (emphasis on the 'whoa' indicates the intensity of the feeling)
Make it hot like Lousiana hot sauce
Make our intimacy passionate and intense, like the burning sensation of Louisiana hot sauce
Whoa, whoa-oh-oh whoa-oh-oh, oh-ooh
Expresses excitement and pleasure due to the intense experience of soul food and intimacy
(Shoot, that's soul food)
Acknowledging the powerful and fulfilling experience of soul food and/or intimacy
(Stankin' like chitlins)
Possibly referring to the pungent smell of chitlins (hog intestines), this line suggests that soul food can be messy and intense, but still enjoyable
Sweet like sweet potato pie
Comparing the sweetness of soul food (or intimacy) to the delicious taste of sweet potato pie
Like collard greens and yams on the side
Soul food is composed of multiple delicious elements that come together to create an amazing experience
I'm full from top to the bottom and this ain't no lie
I'm completely fulfilled and satisfied, and this is not an exaggeration
I'm hot like Mississippi burning in the middle of July
I'm passionate and intense, like the heat of Mississippi in July
Sip me up like lemonade from a mason jar
Enjoy me like a refreshing drink on a hot day
Make it good like some chicken fried in a pan of lard
Make our experience fulfilling and satisfying like the taste of delicious fried chicken cooked in lard
I'm getting spoiled like old beans and I can't lose my head
I'm becoming accustomed to experiencing this intense pleasure and can't afford to lose it
'Cause when you're not around I'm crumbling like cornbread
When you're not with me, I'm feeling incomplete and breaking apart like crumbly cornbread
I'm talkin' about soulfood, soulfood
Reiterating the focus on the intense and fulfilling experience of soul food and/or intimacy
(I'm talkin' about soulfood, whoa)
Expressing excitement and pleasure about the amazing experience of soul food and/or intimacy, represented by the repeated 'whoa'
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JUSTIN LEWIS SCOTT, MYARIAH NIKOLE SUMMERS, RAPHAEL SAADIQ
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