Leftover Wine Lyrics
Melanie
Lyrics
(Melanie Safka)
What do you do when the people go home
And what do you do when the show is all done
I know what I'll do in the alone of my time
But what will I do with the leftover wine
A line from a poem of my childhood has said
That visions of sugarplums were gonna dance in my head
I'll spend my whole life making the time rhyme
But I'll still have a bowl of leftover wine
I'll spend my whole life making the time rhyme
And then I'll sing them a song of mine
You know I'm gonna do anything
Just to take up time
Cause I can't find a taker for the leftover wine
(and) what do you do when the people go home
And what do you do when the show is all done
I know what I'll do in the alone of my time
But what will I do with the leftover wine
I'm gonna spend my whole life making the time rhyme
And then I'm gonna run to the people
And I'll sing them a song of mine
You know I'm gonna do anything
Just to take up time
Cause I can't find a taker for the leftover wine
I'll drink some of yours
If you'll drink all of mine
Because I can't stand the taste of that leftover wine
And I'm gonna drink some of yours
If you'll drink all of mine
Because I can't stand the taste of leftover wine
And I'll drink some of yours
If you'll drink all of mine
I can't stand the taste of leftover wine
Song & Lyrics Facts
Melanie's song "Leftover Wine" was released in 1969 on her album, Affectionately Melanie. The song was written by Melanie Safka and produced by Peter Schekeryk.
It is a folk-rock classic that has been covered by many artists over the years. The lyrics tell the story of a woman who is determined to make the best out of what life gives her; she knows how to drink up all of the leftover wine and savor it for all its worth. The song has become one of Melanie's most beloved classics and continues to be enjoyed today.