This song is a good joke from start to finish, but it also makes nice connections to the theory portfolio. First, it addresses the different roles of men and women when it comes to food. As a man the singer is more desperate for meat than his lady seems to be. In addition the song comments on the disparities between "food" and "health food," an interesting and vital dynamic. This one is for you Dave! :)
When I first met you baby, you fed me on chicken and wine.
It was steak and potatoes and lobster and babe I sure felt fine.
But now all you ever give me is seaweed and alfalfa sprouts
And sunflower seeds and I got my doubts -
Babe, you left me here with the Chicken Cordon Bleus.
My stomach's so empty and all I got is food for thought.
And I been sittin' here thinkin' 'bout the twenty lbs. of groceries we bought.
We bought ten lbs. of brown rice and five more of beans
And five pounds of Granola and you know what that means,
I'm just a regular fella with the Chicken Cordon Bleus.
Now won't you play me them fat licks!
You know, I'm starved for affection and babe, I can take no more.
You know this stuff is so weird that the cockroaches moved next door.
Babe, can you see that old dog, he's out in the street
He's got a big smile on his face 'cause they let him eat meat.
And babe I got you and the Chicken Cordon Bleus!
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