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lyrics

When you’re baking a cake
And you’re mixing the batter
You gotta know what it takes
Cuz each part matters
Put in some brown sugar
And some white flour
And some creamy yellow butter
And a pinch of baking powder
Each little piece
Has its own special power
So put’em all together
And in the oven for an hour

You gotta mix it up, stir it all together
Little cup by cup, each one makes it better
Just one drop can change the whole batter
So don’t you stop, each step matters
When you mix it up, new combinations
Gonna fill your cup, spark imagination
Don’t you stop sharing your creation
Gotta mix it up, mix it up

When you’re writing a song
And you’re making the music
You know there’s nothing wrong
With a little bit of fusion (bring it all together)
Put in some blue notes (whoa, yeah)
Borrow the twang from country (twang from country)
Make it a little bit folk (little bit folksy)
And a little bit funky (come on)
Stir in that reggae rhythm (bring out the rhythm)
Keep the bass thumping (keep that bass thumping)
Mix it all together
And get everyone jumping

[Chorus]

Everyone shares a special part
Like a family recipe, like a work of art
Life’s so sweet so mix it up and see
That when we bake it together, that’s community
Every ingredient’s essential when we bake this cake
So remember that you’re special every day you wake
Whatever your flavor, I’m in favor, so no need to fake
Tangy, spicy, salty, sweet, just be yourself, I say
A dash of love, sprinkle of hope, a pinch of understanding
Let it bake till it rises and it’s firmly standing
Hands up in the air when you taste the flavor
Take a piece of the cake and pass it to your neighbor

[Chorus]

credits

from Smith & Yarn, released April 29, 2022
Aaron Nigel Smith - vocals, guitar
Andy Furgeson aka Red Yarn - vocals, guitar
Dean Jones - trombone, keys, vocals
Tony Jones - saxophone
Arcellus Sykes - bass
Jubba White - drums

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Red Yarn Portland, Oregon

Red Yarn is a Texas-born, Oregon-based family performer who weaves folksongs & puppetry into engaging shows for all ages. With his energetic performances and lush folk-rock recordings, Red Yarn reinvigorates American folklore for younger generations.

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