Sugar and spice
Righter than right
Never had a feeling so nice, no, girl
I wanna tell the world
I found me a girl

Sweeter than sweet
That's how I feel
Never had a feeling so real, no, girl
I wanna tell the world
I found me a girl

I told my baby that I had to get away
And that I'd be back another day
She didn't even ask me where I had to go
She said she didn't need to know, ooh, ooh

Just said she'd miss me every minute of the time
She wrote me that on a valentine
That's how I know that I can't stay away too long
'Cause I'm gonna get myself back home to my

Sugar and spice
(We've got a) righter than right (love affair)
Said yeah, yeah
Never had a feeling so nice, no, girl
I wanna tell the world
I found me a girl

Sweeter than sweet (ooh, sugar)
That's how I feel (every day), say hey, hey, hey
Never had a feeling so real, no, girl
I wanna tell the world
I found me a girl, me a girl

I can't think of anything that I would ever miss
More than her sweet and tender kiss
She's got something that I just can't seem to resist
And that's why I've got to tell you this, listen here

I've heard some talk there's gonna be a hurricane
Big heavy winds and lots of rain, it's gonna carry on
And that's why I'm hopin' that it's not gon' take too long
'Cause I'm gonna ride that wind back home to my

Sugar and spice
(We've got a) righter than right (love affair)
I say yeah, yeah
Never had a feeling so nice, no, girl
I wanna tell the world
I found me a girl

Sweeter than sweet (ooh, sugar)
That's how I feel (every day), say hey, hey, hey
Never had a feeling so real, no, girl
I wanna tell the world
I found me a girl, me a girl

I never knew I could feel like I do
I'm in Heaven, you see
If you need me you know where I'm gonna be
Look out!

And everyday I thank my lucky stars
And all Heaven above
I'm at last and forever in love
She's my girl

She's mine all mine
(Gotta tell the world I found a girl)
I gotta take my time
(I found a girl)

And let everybody know
(Gotta tell the world I found a girl)
I mean tell the world
I found me a girl

Said she's mine all mine
(Gotta tell the world I found a girl)
I gotta take my time
(I found a girl)

And let everybody know
(Gotta tell the world I found a girl)
I mean tell the world
I found me a girl

Sugar and spice
(We've got a) righter than right (love affair)
Said yeah, yeah
Never had a feeling so nice, no, girl
I wanna tell the world
I found me a girl

Sweeter than sweet (ooh, sugar)
That's how I feel

Overall Meaning

Luther Vandross's "Sugar and Spice" is a love song about finding the perfect woman. Vandross sings about how he has never felt as happy and fulfilled before meeting his girl, and he wants to shout it from the rooftops. The chorus repeats the phrase "Sugar and spice, righter than right" to convey just how wonderful and complete the relationship is. The lyrics also reveal that his special someone is sweeter than sweet, and their love is realer than real. Vandross expresses his love by likening it to natural disasters like hurricanes– no matter what happens, he'll always make his way home to his love. The song is a joyous celebration of finding someone who brings out the best in you.

One of the interesting facts about "Sugar and Spice" is that it was initially released as a B-side single, meaning it was not meant to be the main attraction. However, it ended up being more commercially successful than the A-side song, "Georgy Porgy." The track was released in 1977 and appeared on Luther Vandross's debut album, "Never Too Much." The song was a part of a larger musical movement known as disco, but it had a more R&B sound that set it apart from other disco hits at the time. Additionally, the opening guitar riff in the song was played by Marcus Miller, a frequent collaborator of Vandross's who went on to become a famous bassist, composer, and producer.

Another interesting fact about "Sugar and Spice" is that it has been sampled and covered by various artists over the years. For example, rapper Tupac Shakur used a sample of the song in his track "Do for Love." Vandross himself revisited the song in two later albums, "The Night I Fell in Love" and "Power of Love," each time making slight changes to the instrumentation and arrangement. "Sugar and Spice" continues to be a beloved song in the R&B genre, and it exemplifies Vandross's signature soulful sound.

Chords (unverified):
Intro: Am7, D7
Verse: Am7, D7, G7, Cmaj7
Chorus: F7, G7, Cmaj7, Am/C, D7, G7

Line by Line Meaning

Sugar and spice
My girl is lovely and perfect in every way

Righter than right
My love for her is pure and strong

Never had a feeling so nice, no, girl
I've never felt this happy before because of her

I wanna tell the world
I'm so in love that I want everyone to know about it

I found me a girl
I have found the perfect partner for me

Sweeter than sweet
My feelings for her are incredibly sweet and wonderful

That's how I feel
I'm expressing the depth of my emotions for her

I told my baby that I had to get away
I needed to leave for a short time, but I'll be back soon

And that I'd be back another day
I reassured her that I would return

She didn't even ask me where I had to go
She trusts me and didn't need to know the details

She said she didn't need to know, ooh, ooh
She's confident in our love and doesn't want to interfere

Just said she'd miss me every minute of the time
She expressed how much she cares for me and will miss me

She wrote me that on a valentine
She sent me a sweet message on a special day

That's how I know that I can't stay away too long
Her love is so powerful that I can't be away for too long

'Cause I'm gonna get myself back home to my
I can't wait to return to my amazing partner

I can't think of anything that I would ever miss
She is the most important thing to me and I can't imagine life without her

More than her sweet and tender kiss
Her kisses are incredibly special to me

She's got something that I just can't seem to resist
There's something magical and irresistible about her

And that's why I've got to tell you this, listen here
I need to express how much I love and adore her

I've heard some talk there's gonna be a hurricane
I'm aware of the challenges that may come our way

Big heavy winds and lots of rain, it's gonna carry on
There may be difficult times, but our love will persevere

And that's why I'm hopin' that it's not gon' take too long
I'm looking forward to getting back to her soon

'Cause I'm gonna ride that wind back home to my
I'll do whatever it takes to be with her again

I never knew I could feel like I do
She's made me feel things I never knew were possible

I'm in Heaven, you see
Being with her feels like I'm in paradise

If you need me you know where I'm gonna be
I'll always be there for her when she needs me

And everyday I thank my lucky stars
I'm grateful for her and our relationship every day

And all Heaven above
I feel like I've been blessed by the heavens themselves

I'm at last and forever in love
I am finally and forever in love with her

She's mine all mine
She is my partner and I belong to her

(Gotta tell the world I found a girl)
I need to share my love and happiness with everyone

I gotta take my time
I want to savor and enjoy every moment with her

(I found a girl)
She is the love of my life and the missing piece I've been looking for

And let everybody know
I want everyone to know how happy I am because of her

Said she's mine all mine
I am devoted to her and only her

(Gotta tell the world I found a girl)
I want to shout from the rooftops about how amazing she is

I gotta take my time
I want to cherish and make the most of every moment with her

(I found a girl)
I have finally found the perfect partner for me

And let everybody know
I want to share my love and happiness with the world

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Carter Tlhabi

on I’ll Get Along Fine

Luther feat Luther vandross. ......I'll get along fine

Carter Tlhabi

on This Strange Feeling

This is out of this planet

just now