Don't need no extras (Erik Kuhn)
Co-write with Erik Kuhn of Germany about being truly happy with who you're with and not tempted by others.
I'm easily inspired either by personal experiences, things said in conversation, being given a challenge, or being moved or amused by something. Many genres.
Story behind the song
This is a collaboration with Erik Kuhn of The Orplid Blues Band in Germany..
The song's about being truly happy with who you're with and not tempted by others, and I feel he interpreted my lyrics perfectly in a Delta Blues style..
Lyrics
DONT NEED NO EXTRAS
I'll disregard your last suggestion, cause I'm well and truly tied,
I'll disregard your last suggestion, cause I'm well and truly tied,
Wont give in to temptation, dont need no extras on the side.
I feel flattered that you phoned me, but there is something you should know,
I feel flattered that you phoned yea, but there is something you should know,
Got more love than I can handle, Im not about to let it go.
I’m not taking any detours, ‘cause the road I’m on is fine,
I’m not taking any detours, ‘cause the road I’m on is fine,
Keep seeing hot diversions, but I don’t follow any signs.
Not about to take a ramble, and gamble everything away,
Not about to take a ramble, and gamble everything away,
Things couldn’t be finer, and lying ain’t the way I play.
I don’t need to boost my ego, it gets a boosting all the time,
No I don’t need to boost my ego, it gets a boosting all the time,
I got the cutest little darlin, and can’t believe that she’s all mine.
I have my cake and I can eat it, staying exactly where I am,
I have my cake and I can eat it, staying exactly where I am,
‘Cause she’s a one-man woman, and I’m a one-woman man.
I’ll disregard your last suggestion, ‘cause I’m well and truly tied,
I’ll disregard your last suggestion, ‘cause I’m well and truly tied,
Won’t give in to temptation, don’t need no extras on the side.
Words/Music Copyright Carol Douglas/Erik Kuhn
Love it!! A great collab & it's always great to hear your new co-writes & some truly authentic blues and the special vocals & guitar playing of Erik, rock on!!