MEAT ON THIS BONE

[verse] Who’s doling this out? Who’s running this show? Is there a door prize at the end? Or does anyone know? I was invited to dinner Someone called on the phone But all I’ve seen is pablum, girl Put some meat on this bone [verse] I don’t need to hear a lecture Not another short film. This ordeal is nothing but cabbage And I’ve had my fill. Don’t talk to me of freedom I want the meal I was promised I may be eating alone. But I’m still entitled To some meat on this bone [bridge] A bone is only there// to carry meat to the mouth Be it pickled pigs feet or a nice porterhouse And it better be good and tender// prepared just right Either refund on my ticket// or there’s going to be a fight Now where’s my meat. [verse] Went to church the other day Just to hear what the preacher had to say. He went on and on and on Until I didn’t want to stay Someone’s interpretations My mind couldn’t help but roam And all I could pray for was—please Lord// Put some meat on this bone. [verse] Life ain’t meant to be a broth Food is herded not sown And when it comes to religion// Put some meat on that bone. Put some meat on that bone Make it tender and nice With some meat on that bone I may come back twice. [chorus] I don’t care if it’s a party or you’re dining alone Lord have mercy// put some meat on that bone. Put some meat on that bone Put some meat on that bone I’m sure it’s somewhere in the Bible// Put some meat on that bone.