Sadie
Spinners Lyrics

In a world like today
The world today is vastly different from when I was growing up.

It's a rare occasion to be able
It's uncommon to see mothers today like the ones from my childhood.

To see young mothers like the ones
Mothers today are usually not like the ones from my youth.

That were around when I grew up
The mothers I grew up with are no longer common in today's world.

But they live on in memory
The memories of these mothers continue to persist.

To quite a few of us
There are many who cherish these memories.

And this song is dedicated
This song is a tribute to these mothers.

To those who cherish that memory
This song is for those who hold onto the memory of the mothers from their youth.

Early one Sunday morning
One Sunday morning in the past,

Breakfast was on the table
Breakfast was prepared and ready to eat.

There was no time to eat
There was a sense of urgency to get ready for Sunday school.

She said to me, "boy, hurry to Sunday school"
She instructed the artist to quickly head to Sunday school.

Filled with a load of glory
The experience was filled with an overwhelming sense of religious devotion.

We learned the Holy story
The singer learned religious teachings during Sunday school.

She'll always have her dreams
Despite the difficulties of the world, she will always possess her aspirations.

Despite the things this troubled world can bring
Despite the difficulties of the world around her.

Oh, Sadie
The artist addresses someone named Sadie.

Don't you know we love you, sweet Sadie?
The singer wants to express love to Sadie.

Place no one above you
No one is more important than Sadie in the singer's eyes.

Sweet Sadie, well, well, well (living in the past)
A tribute to the past and the memories of that time.

Sometimes it seems so funny
In retrospect, some memories seem humorous.

But no money will turn your life around
Money isn't the solution to every problem in life.

Sweeter than cotton candy
Describing Sadie's personality with a traditional image of sweetness.

Stronger than papa's old brandy
Sadie possesses a strong personality, stronger than that of the strong alcoholic drink.

Always that needed smile
Sadie always had a smile that was necessary and appreciated.

Once in a while, she would break down and cry
Sadie had emotional moments, just like everyone else.

Sometimes she'd be so happy
Sadie had moments of happiness.

Just being with us and daddy
Being with her family was enough to make Sadie content.

Standing the worst of times
Sadie persevered through the difficult times.

Breaking the binds with just a simple song
Sadie was capable of uplifting others through music.

(Sadie) Sadie, baby
The singer addresses Sadie affectionately.

(Don't you know we love you, sweet Sadie?) she'll love us all in a special way
Sadie has a unique way of loving those around her.

Sometimes I feel so alone
The artist has moments of loneliness.

But I know that I gotta on
Despite the loneliness, the artist knows they must move forward.

I know it's gonna be hard some time
The singer acknowledges that life won't always be easy.

Well, well, well (place no one above you) sweet Sadie
A reaffirmation of the artist's feelings toward Sadie.

Living in the past
The memories of the past still hold relevance in the singer's life.

Oh, she's never sinnin'
Sadie is portrayed as a pure and virtuous individual.

In love she's always winnin', yeah
Sadie is always successful in matters of love.

(Sadie, don't you know we love you, sweet Sadie?) my, my, my, I love you, mama
The artist addresses Sadie with the affectionate term, "mama" to express love.

Oh, how could anyone ever doubt your lovely word?
Sadie's kind words should never be doubted.

If there's a heaven up above
Referencing the possibility of a heaven above us.

I know she's teaching angels how to love
In the hypothetical scenario of Sadie in heaven, she would be an exemplary model of love to others.

(Sadie, don't you know we love you, sweet Sadie?) it's a mean world without you
Sadie's presence and love is sorely missed from the world.

All the love you showed
Sadie showed a lot of love to others.

Ain't it funny that in the end, it's not money
In the end, money isn't the most important thing in life.

(Sadie, don't you know we love you, sweet Sadie?) Why, why do the good leave so soon?
Musing on why good people leave this world prematurely.

Oh, I don't know (living in the past)
Uncertainty around why people leave too soon and reminiscing on the past again.

And though the people say they love my songs
The singer has followers who enjoy their music.

Oh Lord, I'm all alone, I miss her so
Despite the success, the singer still misses Sadie deeply.

Let me just try, just try one more time and say, I (living in the past)
Trying to express love for Sadie once more, while reminiscing.

And though we were very poor, she tried to love us that much more, oh
Despite their financial struggles, Sadie tried to show even more love.

(Sadie) have you ever, have you ever met Sadie? (don't you know we love you, sweet Sadie?)
Questioning if others have had the pleasure of meeting Sadie and expressing love again.

Well, well, well (place no one above you) sweet Sadie
Another declaration of the singer's deep affection for Sadie.

The premier of ladies (living in the past)
Sadie was the best of the best in the eyes of the singer.

(Sadie) that's what she wanted for me
Reference to Sadie and what they wanted for the artist's future.

Why you wanna make me feel so bad? (place no one above you, sweet Sadie)
Addressing the absence of Sadie and the emotions it brings, while expressing deep love for her.

I'm going to keep on moving, I'm going to try to keep groving
Despite the challenges, the artist will keep moving forward and trying to improve themselves.

Lord, although my mama's no longer here
Mentioning the singer's mother and Sadie's absence.

Her memory still lingers dear, ah
Sadie's memory is still precious to the artist.