Secret Family Recipes
Liner Notes
“Secret Family Recipes” - #fawm 50/90 2024 song 12
I distinctly remember writing these lyrics last summer. It may be a silly topic for a song, but it’s an ethical issue about which I’m legitimately passionate. I love making food for people, but I dont need to be the only person with the recipe. I’d rather be known for my generous spirit than my hoarding of flavor. Don’t be a recipe gatekeeper! Love makes us special, not being the only person who can make something. ❤️❤️
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Lyrics
There’s a shy supplication
Heard through all the nations
In the dusk of a meal more than nice
And a cringing in fear
As the answer draws near…
“Can I have the recipe?”
“Sorry, no dice.”
Hoarding flavor, what’s the need?
I don’t believe in secret family recipes
I don’t believe in making someone
Get on their knees
To find out how my grandma made her lemon squares
If they’re good enough to eat they’re not too good to share
Not my blood? You still deserve it
I’ll happily serve it
You don’t have to slip me a ten
And I won’t make you steal it
I’ll simply reveal it —
More than once; if you lose it, just
Ask me again!
All you have to say is please
etc. CHORUS
And when I’m buried in the ground
I hope the copies still go round
And when I’m dust and memory
I hope someone I’ve never met makes something good out of my legacy…
Its not a loss, I’m no less me
I do not bleed when I release a recipe
etc. CHORUS
Comments
Lovely song, by the way! ❤️
Leave us hangin’ LOL!
Also great singing, playing and video too...
Great idea implemented with confidence!
I hope it's ok to say that it has a touch of gospel to me!