Cookin' In The Kitchen
Finger Eleven · Letters From Chutney (as the Rainbow Butt Monkeys) [1995]
Was taken with what you took away.
I came here alone, I'm waiting for you,
To give me what you think I should say.
Things ain't cookin' in my kitchen,
Things ain't the way I thought they'd be.
One thing's for sure, as I got my hands steady,
I love her, I know she loves me.
Know she loves me.
I don't believe you, or in that devil dance you do,
Puking up blood laden stew.
You never knew, but you don't think that's true.
Do you think you know you?
Things ain't cookin' in my kitchen,
Things ain't the way I thought they'd be.
One thing's for sure, as I got my hands steady,
I love her, I know she loves me.
Don't touch me, go a little faster now.
Don't touch me, choke a little slower now.
Don't touch me, push a little harder now.
Don't touch me, breathe a little softer now.
Regret pulls me through, for what I did to you,
But I didn't think I was wrong.
Don't call me weak, when you knew all along,
I'm tryin' so hard to be strong.
Things ain't cookin' in my kitchen,
Things ain't the way I thought they'd be.
One thing's for sure, as I got my hands steady,
I love her, I know she loves me, yes I know.
Don't touch me, go a little faster now.
Don't touch me, push a little harder now.
Don't touch me, choke a little slower now.
Don't touch me, breathe a little softer now.
Don't touch me.
Don't touch me.
Don't touch me.
Don't touch me.
Cookin' In The Kitchen
Cookin' In The Kitchen captures the raw, alternative rock energy of Finger Eleven during their early years as the Rainbow Butt Monkeys. Released on the 1995 album Letters From Chutney, the track showcases the band's transition from their initial moniker to the identity they would later solidify. The recording reflects the gritty, guitar-driven sound that defined their pre-fame catalogue, blending melodic sensibilities with a heavier edge. This era of their discography highlights a period of experimentation before the group achieved mainstream recognition. The song stands as a testament to their developing songwriting craft, offering listeners a glimpse into the musical foundations that would support their subsequent success. It remains a notable song in their early body of work, illustrating the dynamic range present in their formative recordings.