Mellow Yellow
Donovan
Donovan
DONOVAN
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Mellow Yellow
I'm just mad about Saffron
Saffron's mad about me
I'm just mad about Saffron
She's just mad about me
{Refrain}
They call me mellow yellow
(Quite rightly)
They call me mellow yellow
(Quite rightly)
They call me mellow yellow
I'm just mad about Fourteen
Fourteen's mad about me
I'm just mad about Fourteen
She's just mad about me
{Refrain}
Born high forever to fly
Wind velocity nil
Wanna high forever to fly
If you want your cup our fill
{Refrain}
(So mellow, he's so yellow)
Electrical banana
Is gonna be a sudden craze
Electrical banana
Is bound to be the very next phase
They call it mellow yellow
(Quite rightly)
They call me mellow yellow
(Quite rightly)
They call me mellow yellow
Saffron -- yeah
I'm just mad about her
I'm just mad about Saffron
She's just mad about me
{Refrain}
(Oh so yellow, oh so mellow)
Mellow Yellow
I'm just mad about Saffron
Saffron's mad about me
I'm just mad about Saffron
She's just mad about me
{Refrain}
They call me mellow yellow
(Quite rightly)
They call me mellow yellow
(Quite rightly)
They call me mellow yellow
I'm just mad about Fourteen
Fourteen's mad about me
I'm just mad about Fourteen
She's just mad about me
{Refrain}
Born high forever to fly
Wind velocity nil
Wanna high forever to fly
{Refrain}
(So mellow, he's so yellow)
Electrical banana
Is gonna be a sudden craze
Electrical banana
Is bound to be the very next phase
They call it mellow yellow
(Quite rightly)
They call me mellow yellow
(Quite rightly)
They call me mellow yellow
Saffron -- yeah
I'm just mad about her
I'm just mad about Saffron
She's just mad about me
{Refrain}
(Oh so yellow, oh so mellow)
Facts about Mellow Yellow
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Mellow Yellow is written by Donovan Leitch.
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It is first released in 2000 as part of Donovan's album "Super Hits" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album.
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When we try to understand the message behind it, the song 'Mellow Yellow' by Donovan is full of colorful imagery like saffron and mellow yellow which the artist uses to evoke the feeling of calmness and contentment. The lyrics express a relaxed view of life, a willingness to simplicity and the pleasures of everyday life, which are represented by the mellow yellow hue and the playful mention of an 'electrical banana' as a metaphor for the next big thing or trend. Mellow yellow lyrics mainly highlight love, joy, celebration, affection and passion. Additionally, the track points out the role of obsession and infatuation, identity and self-perception and change and evolution in our lives. The lyrics have some themes that might not be appropriate for kids, such as age and suggestive language, but they do not contain any explicit content or strong language. Parental guidance is advised.
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Mellow Yellow falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
Who wrote Mellow Yellow lyrics?
Mellow Yellow is written by Donovan Leitch.
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When was Mellow Yellow released?
It is first released in 2000 as part of Donovan's album "Super Hits" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Mellow Yellow?
When we try to understand the message behind it, the song 'Mellow Yellow' by Donovan is full of colorful imagery like saffron and mellow yellow which the artist uses to evoke the feeling of calmness and contentment. The lyrics express a relaxed view of life, a willingness to simplicity and the pleasures of everyday life, which are represented by the mellow yellow hue and the playful mention of an 'electrical banana' as a metaphor for the next big thing or trend. Mellow yellow lyrics mainly highlight love, joy, celebration, affection and passion. Additionally, the track points out the role of obsession and infatuation, identity and self-perception and change and evolution in our lives. The lyrics have some themes that might not be appropriate for kids, such as age and suggestive language, but they do not contain any explicit content or strong language. Parental guidance is advised.
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Which genre is Mellow Yellow?
Mellow Yellow falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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Songwriter(s): Donovan Leitch
Record Label(s): Originally Released 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, (P) 1973, 2000 Sony Music Entertainment Inc
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