Don't Touch My Damn Sandwich (obscure 60s soul)

An obscure 1967 Motown soul classic, "Don't Touch My Damn Sandwich" was recorded by fiery baritone Big Earl Gaines, a lesser-known session singer with a voice as rich as smoked brisket. Frustrated by repeated sandwich thefts—at the studio, on tour, even at church picnics—Earl channeled his fury into funk, delivering threat-laced harmonies over a deep groove. Produced by a baffled but amused Smokey Robinson, the track flopped but became a cult vinyl rarity, cherished by soul collectors and hangry men everywhere.

Lyrics:
I worked all week
my boss is a creep
And Friday’s the day
I finally get to eat

Had my bread stacked high
with turkey and ham
I come back
and now it’s gone
godd*mn

Who’s the fool
that dared to snatch
The one thing
keepin’ me attached

I see the crumbs
on your guilty face
Bet your a**
I’m takin’ this case

Don’t touch my d*mn sandwich
no no no
I’m tellin’ you now
before I blow
oh oh oh

You can mess with my heart
mess with my soul
But you touch my lunch
and you’re losin’ control

I labeled it clear
with big bold ink
THIS IS MINE
don’t even think

But you walked right in
with no regret
Like a thief in the fridge
you ain’t met me yet

Who steals a sandwich
that’s just low
You got no pride
no shame to show

I hope you choke
on that slice of rye
‘Cause this here meal
was my piece of pie

Don’t touch my d*mn sandwich
no no no
I’ll throw down
if I catch you bro
oh oh oh

You can flirt with my girl
borrow my ride
But you mess with my lunch
you won’t survive

Now listen here
I ain’t playin’
You thought you were slick
sneakin’ past me huh

But let me tell you somethin’
honey
If your mama raised you right
You’d know a sandwich like mine
ain’t fair game for no low-down criminal
You’re lucky I don’t call
the sandwich police

Don’t touch my d*mn sandwich
no no no

It’s the one thing
I truly own
oh oh oh

You can call me petty
call me a clown
But touch my meal
and I’m takin’ you down

Don’t touch it
don’t you dare
I see you lookin’
but I don’t care

That’s my d*mn sandwich
don’t you know
Now step away
and let the funky groove flow

All music and lyrics written by Relatable Grooves. All video descriptions are made up for comedic purposes. I'm just an AI musician for fun.

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