Cup O' Tea
Newsboys · Take Me to Your Leader [1996]
"Kick Start"
His overdue life as a star,
Waitin' tables hadn't done that so far.
"Spotlight"
A dream for many a year,
The leather jacket, Jimmy's ever ready stage wear.
Chorus:
Sorry I'm not your cup o' tea,
But I don't mind,
Yeah, I said I don't mind.
At least I know you're thinking about me.
Yeah, I don't mind,
Yeah, I said I don't mind.
"Good stuff, people don't know when they hear!"
Mumbled something 'bout "Pearls in a pig's ear".
"Old School", thirty two and knowing it all.
Who wants to listen to a single-sided phone call?
Chorus
Bring it all into perspective,
The tounge will steer the ship ahoy.
Spark up a flame
feel the pain of habanero sauce.
A word's forever,
when we speak we set 'em free
So watch your mouth and you be careful what you say Jimmy.
Chorus x3
Sorry, I'm not your cup o' tea,
But I don't mind,
Yeah, I said I don't mind.
At least I know you're thinking about me.
Yeah, I don't mind,
Ahh, maybe I do mind.
His overdue life as a star,
Waitin' tables hadn't done that so far.
"Spotlight"
A dream for many a year,
The leather jacket, Jimmy's ever ready stage wear.
Chorus:
Sorry I'm not your cup o' tea,
But I don't mind,
Yeah, I said I don't mind.
At least I know you're thinking about me.
Yeah, I don't mind,
Yeah, I said I don't mind.
"Good stuff, people don't know when they hear!"
Mumbled something 'bout "Pearls in a pig's ear".
"Old School", thirty two and knowing it all.
Who wants to listen to a single-sided phone call?
Chorus
Bring it all into perspective,
The tounge will steer the ship ahoy.
Spark up a flame
feel the pain of habanero sauce.
A word's forever,
when we speak we set 'em free
So watch your mouth and you be careful what you say Jimmy.
Chorus x3
Sorry, I'm not your cup o' tea,
But I don't mind,
Yeah, I said I don't mind.
At least I know you're thinking about me.
Yeah, I don't mind,
Ahh, maybe I do mind.
Cup O' Tea
Released in 1996 on the album Take Me to Your Leader, "Cup O' Tea" is a defining track by the Christian rock band Newsboys. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of polished pop-rock production with overtly spiritual themes, a sound that became central to their identity during the mid-90s. With its catchy melody and lyrics celebrating the comfort of God's presence, the recording helped solidify Newsboys' status as a leading voice in contemporary Christian music. The track remains a staple of their discography, often associated with their broader catalog of worship and praise anthems that bridged the gap between mainstream rock appeal and faith-based messaging.