Little Spoon
Whimsical Romance in the City: Little Spoon by Grover Anderson
Lyrics
Hey pretty lady won’t you come my way
Expressing an invitation or request for attention from an attractive woman.
We got nothing going on today
Suggesting that there are no specific plans or commitments for the day.
I got two arms and you belong in the middle
Describing physical closeness and expressing a desire to embrace the person.
I’ll be the big spoon if you’ll be the little
Symbolic reference to cuddling, with a playful tone.
We could stay out until we see the stars
Proposing spending quality time together until the night sky is visible.
Or we could drink Blue Moon in a dive bar
Suggesting a casual setting for enjoying each other's company, possibly at a bar.
If you wanna go shopping you could drag me around
Willingness to accompany the partner, even if it involves activities like shopping.
I could check out the new record store downtown
Expressing interest in exploring a new record store together.
You got the money, I got the time
Suggesting a carefree attitude towards money and a willingness to spend time.
You put me in the best frame of mind
Indicating that the partner positively influences the speaker's state of mind.
Lately, I’ve been telling anybody who’ll hear
Sharing with others that the partner is a significant and cherished presence.
That you’re the only song playing in my ears
Emphasizing the exclusive and central role of the partner in the speaker's life.
Hey pretty lady won’t you come my way
Repeating the invitation or request for attention from the lady.
We got nothing going on today
Reiterating the lack of specific plans for the day, emphasizing availability.
I got two arms and you belong in the middle
Re-emphasizing the desire for physical closeness and affection.
I’ll be the big spoon if you’ll be the little
Repeating the playful reference to cuddling, maintaining a lighthearted tone.
I sold a record but I ain’t sold two
Acknowledging limited financial resources and expressing honesty about it.
So I only got a little bit to spend on you
Stating a willingness to spend what little is available on the partner.
I’d sure like to buy you an ice cream cone
Expressing a simple and sweet gesture, like buying an ice cream cone.
Pretend we don’t have to act like all grown
Suggesting a desire to enjoy carefree moments without adult responsibilities.
Up men and women worried bout the banks
Reflecting on societal concerns and expressing a wish for simplicity.
The youth and the protests and the corporate ranks
Highlighting various societal issues that the speaker wishes to escape from.
The burden and afflictions and the stress are all gone
Describing a sense of relief and peace when with the partner, away from stress.
When I’m walking down the street with you on my arm
Depicting the joy and contentment felt when walking with the partner.
So hey pretty lady won’t you come my way
Repeating the invitation or request for the lady to come the speaker's way.
We got nothing going on today
Reiterating the availability and lack of specific plans for the day.
You keep doing what it is you do
Encouraging the partner to continue being herself, expressing admiration.
And I’m always gonna be a fool for you
Affirming a deep emotional connection, being willingly vulnerable and foolish in love.
You be the crazy and I’ll be the sane
Assigning roles within the relationship, embracing the partner's uniqueness.
I’ll keep up with you and I won’t complain
Committing to keeping pace with the partner, without complaints or reservations.
Oakland, Chicago, to NYC
Mentioning different locations, expressing a desire to be close regardless of distance.
I just wanna hold you next me
Expressing a simple desire to hold the partner close, irrespective of surroundings.
I’ll be the big spoon, you be the little
Repeating the playful reference to cuddling, maintaining a consistent theme.
I got two arms…and you belong in the middle
Re-emphasizing the desire for physical closeness and affection.
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