I Want Some Of Your Pie
Craving Love's Sweet Slice: Blind Boy Fuller's Tempting Tune Unveiled
Lyrics
Says, I'm not jokin' an' I'm gonna tell you no lie,
Singer emphasizes seriousness and honesty, expressing a desire.
I want to eat your custy pie
The singer wants to enjoy a dessert referred to as "custy pie."
You gotta give me some of it,
Repetition emphasizes the urgency of the request before it's too late.
You gotta give me some of it,
-You gotta give me some of it,
-'Fore you give it all away
-I'm not breakin' but you understood,
The singer asserts honesty and a commitment to doing things well.
everything I do, I try to do it good
Every action is intended to be done with quality and integrity.
You gotta give me some of it,
Repetition reinforces the plea for a share before it's given away.
You gotta give me some of it,
-You gotta give me some of it,
-'Fore you give it all away
-Now, your custy pie is good an' nice,
Praising the quality of the "custy pie."
when you cut it, please save me a smart
Request to save a portion when the pie is cut.
You gotta give me some of it,
Reiteration of the plea for a share.
You gotta give me some of it,
-You gotta give me some of it,
-'Fore you give it all away
-Says, I don't care if you little right cross that street,
Expressing indifference to obstacles; still wants a share of the pie.
you cut that pie please save me a piece
Asking to be considered when the pie is being divided.
You gotta give me some of it,
Repetition underscores the urgency to get a portion before it's given away.
You gotta give me some of it,
-You gotta give me some of it,
-'Fore you give it all away
-Oh, it's good for a man 83,
Referencing age to highlight that if it's good for someone older, it's good enough for the singer.
you know good well it good enough for me
Acknowledging the goodness of the pie for the singer.
You gotta give me some of it,
Repetition emphasizes the singer's request to get a share before it's lost.
You gotta give me some of it,
-You gotta give me some of it,
-'Fore you give it all away
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