From the recording REWIND
Lyrics
GOOD THINGS TAKE A LONG TIME TO COOK
This black-guy told me, that to do it right,
You gotta move n groove 'n make it tight.
And if you want to make it real good,
You gotta stir it up 'n leave it to cook.
So are you ready for a tasty treat?
Are you ready for a funky beat?
Are you ready to get on your feet?
One, two…1,2,3,4…
Good things take a long time to cook.
You’re feelin’ hungry for a groovy thing.
Lookin’ around to find something.
You’re lookin’ up and down; you’re lookin’ left 'n right.
You need a solid solution for your appetite.
Make it fast? You better pass
‘Cause don’t you know what you risk to miss
When you make it speedy, you’re bein’ fleety.
I’m talkin’ about missin’ the real thing.
You better ditch that dish, luv.
You better ditch that dish.
You better quit that quick stuff.
You better quit that quick.
‘Cause it takes time for things to mingle.
It takes time for things to tingle.
Cotta stir it up 'n leave it to cook.
You gotta stir it up ‘til it gets good.
So, what you need is patience, man.
They’re things much better than straight from the can.
All it takes is a little preparation.
Concentration and experimentation.
It’s chemistry, that’s what you gotta see.
And it’s easy, as one, two, three.
Mix it up, spice it hot,
Move it around, 'n cover the pot.
You can shove it in the oven,
But you’ll miss the bliss
Of good things bubblin’.
Do you get the gist?
Good things take a long time to cook.