About the song
Background
- “Burgers and Fries” is a song by American country music artist Charley Pride.
- It was written by Ben Peters and released in October 1978 as the second single from his album “Burgers and Fries/When I Stop Leaving (I’ll Be Gone)”.
- You can find the song on [YouTube](several recordings are available).
Themes
The song “Burgers and Fries” is a lighthearted and humorous look at the simple pleasures in life.
- The lyrics celebrate the enjoyment of a classic American meal: a juicy burger and hot fries.
- It focuses on the satisfaction of a simple meal, perhaps after a hard day’s work.
- There’s also a touch of nostalgia, a reminder of childhood treats or good times with friends.
While the song is on the surface about food, it could also be seen as a metaphor for appreciating the simple things in life.
Video
Lyrics
Burgers and fries and cherry piesIt was simple and good back thenWalking in the sand, hand in handNever thinking that it could endMaking our love with the moon aboveAt the drive in picture showAnd it was burgers and fries and cherry piesIn a world we used to know
Changes come and go, we’ve had our share I knowNow it seems we don’t have time for love anymoreAll the things we used to say, little things we did each dayOh, I long to do the things that we did before
When it was burgers and fries and cherry piesIt was simple and good back thenWalking in the sand, hand in handNever thinking that it could endMaking our love with the moon aboveAt the drive in picture showAnd it was burgers and fries and cherry piesIn a world we used to know
Well I’m still the same old me, that’s all I’ll ever beI’d like to think that you’re the same old youWe lost something down the line that I wish we both could findLord, I’d like to do the things that we used to do
When it was burgers and fries and cherry piesIt was simple and good back thenWalking in the sand, hand in handNever thinking that it could endMaking our love with the moon aboveAt the drive in picture showIt was burgers and fries and cherry piesIn a world we used to know
I was so simple back then(Walking in the sand hand in hand)