Creme tangerine and montelimar
A ginger sling with a pineapple heart
A coffee dessert, yes, you know it’s good news
But you’ll have to have them all pulled out
After the Savoy truffle
Cool cherry cream, nice apple tart
I feel your taste all the time we’re apart
Coconut fudge really blows down those blues
But you’ll have to have them all pulled out
After the Savoy truffle
You might not feel it now
But when the pain cuts through
You’re going to know and how
The sweat is going to fill your head
When it becomes too much
You’ll shout aloud
[Instrumental/Solo]
But you’ll have to have them all pulled out
After the Savoy truffle
You know that what you eat you are
But what is sweet now turns so sour
We all know obla-dibla-da
But can you show me where you are?
Creme tangerine and montelimar
A ginger sling with a pineapple heart
A coffee dessert, yes, you know it’s good news
But you’ll have to have them all pulled out
After the Savoy truffle
Yes you’ll have to have them all pulled out
After the Savoy truffle
Sugar, Temptation, and Consequence: Lyric Analysis
“Savoy Truffle” by The Beatles is a playful yet pointed reflection on indulgence and its aftermath. With vivid references to sweet treats like “creme tangerine,” “montelimar,” and “coconut fudge,” the song paints a tempting picture of desserts as irresistible delights. However, the repeated warning—”you’ll have to have them all pulled out after the Savoy truffle”—serves as a metaphor for the consequences that follow overindulgence, notably the dreaded dental visit. The lyrics cleverly balance whimsy and caution, using humor and catchy melodies to explore how what brings pleasure now can quickly turn sour. The line “you know that what you eat you are” suggests a deeper message about choices and consequences, hinting at broader life lessons beneath its playful surface.
Song Credits
Songwriters: George Harrison
Release Year: 1968
Label: Apple Records