Beresford Hammond (b.August 28,1955 Annotto Bay,St.Mary, Jamaica) has only … Read Full Bio ↴Beresford Hammond (b.August 28,1955 Annotto Bay,St.Mary, Jamaica) has only really risen to become popular in the 'digital' age of Reggae, although his career stretches back to the 1970's. Considered by many to be one of Jamaica's finest contemporary vocalists, his best work has generally been captured on the 'Penthouse' and 'Xterminator' labels as well as his own 'Harmony House' imprint. The singer with his distictive 'Bourbon on the rocks' vocal style remains active today both recording and producing.

Sugar You Want
Beres Hammond Lyrics

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It's nice to have you back around
At least I stand a chance, baby

It's nice to have you back around
It's been so long I've been so crazy since you left town, now
Ooh baby yeah
I'ma gonna roll my red carpet out
Gonna jump and I'm gonna shout

Now that you're around

If ah sugar you want? Come get some
Ah loving you want? Me have ee lump sum
Baby you want my? Quota's not done
I'll give you everything under the sun

Gonna push you out in some fancy gears
Let the boys on the corner cry living tears
And even they will have to admit 'cause
See dem ah come 'ya with dem likkle pink carpet

It's nice to have you back around
It's been so long I've been so crazy since you left town
And I'ma gonna roll my red carpet out
Gonna jump and I'm gonna shout
Now that you're around

If ah sugar you want? Come get some
Ah loving you want? Me have ee lump sum
A baby you want? I'm done mi Irish and Magnum
I'll give you everything, daughter or son

Push you out in some fancy gears
Let the boys on the corner cry living tears
And even they will have to admit 'cause
See dem ah come 'ya with dem bad color pink carpet

It's nice to have a smile again
I hope this comfort never, ever, ends
A genuine commitment is what I need
So I could hold my head up high
Walking down the street, ooh baby, yeah

If ah sugar you want? Come get some
Ah loving you want? Me have ee lump sum
A baby you want? My quota's not done
I'll give you everything under the sun

Gonna push you out in some fancy gears
Let the boys on the corner cry living tears
And even they will have to admit 'cause
See dem ah come 'ya with dem bad color pink carpet

It's nice to have you back around
It's been so long I've been so crazy since you left town
Ooh baby, now
I'ma gonna roll my red carpet out
I'm gonna jump and I'm gonna shout
Now that you're around, yes

'Cause if ah sugar you want? Come get some
Ah loving you want? Me have ee lump sum
A baby you want? I'm done mi Irish and Magnum
I'll give you everything under the sun

Push you out in some fancy gears
Let the boys on the corner cry living tears
And even they will have to admit 'cause
See dem ah come 'ya with dem pink color carpet

Sugar you want? Come get some
Ah loving you want? Me have ee lump sum
A baby you want? Porridge and mi Magnum
I'll give you everything that's in the book Lord

Sugar you want?

And if ah loving you want?
And if ah baby you want?

Overall Meaning

In Beres Hammond's "Sugar You Want," the Jamaican reggae legend welcomes a lover who has returned after being away for a long time, expressing how relieved he is to finally have her back around. He says he can now lay out the red carpet, jump, and shout because she has come back. The chorus of the song is rich with promises of all the things he'll offer her if only she asks. He will give her everything under the sun, a quota that is far from finished. He will push her around in fancy gears and make those on the corner cry living tears. He places no limit on what he will offer because he is ecstatic that she is finally around.

The track's lyrics may come off as a simple love song. However, as is common with Beres Hammond's lyrics, it contains a deeper meaning. He's expressing the joy of finally having a lover back who understands what he has gone through and can support him. Hammond's music is all about hope; it's about having the strength and perseverance to keep going despite life's difficulties. "Sugar You Want" is about perseverance despite how bad things may seem; he's ready to give everything to make it work.

Line by Line Meaning

It's nice to have you back around
The singer is happy to have their lover back in their life.

At least I stand a chance, baby
The singer feels hopeful that their relationship will work out now that their lover is back.

It's been so long I've been so crazy since you left town, now
The singer has been feeling lost and out of sorts since their lover left town some time ago.

Ooh baby yeah
A general expression of excitement and desire for the singer's lover.

I'ma gonna roll my red carpet out
The singer is going to treat their lover exceptionally well, as if they are a VIP.

Gonna jump and I'm gonna shout
The singer is going to be very happy and expressive around their lover.

If ah sugar you want? Come get some
The singer is offering their lover sweetness and affection.

Ah loving you want? Me have ee lump sum
The singer has a great deal of love to give their lover.

Baby you want my? Quota's not done
The singer is not done loving their lover and is willing to give them more.

I'll give you everything under the sun
The singer promises to give their lover everything they could possibly ask for or need.

Gonna push you out in some fancy gears
The singer is going to take their lover out in style.

Let the boys on the corner cry living tears
The singer wants others to see how happy they and their lover are together.

And even they will have to admit 'cause
Even those who don't approve or like the relationship will have to acknowledge how good the singer and their lover are together.

See dem ah come 'ya with dem likkle pink carpet
Others may try to imitate the singer's efforts to impress their own lovers, but they won't be as successful.

It's nice to have a smile again
The singer is happy and content now that their lover is back.

I hope this comfort never, ever, ends
The singer wants their lover to stay with them and keep them feeling comfortable and happy.

A genuine commitment is what I need
The singer hopes their lover is committed to the relationship in a real and authentic way.

So I could hold my head up high
The singer wants to feel proud of their relationship and be able to show it off to others.

Walking down the street, ooh baby, yeah
The singer wants to be able to walk with their lover in public and show them off.

A baby you want? My quota's not done
The singer is willing to have children with their lover, if that's what they want.

I'll give you everything under the sun
Again, the singer is promising to give their lover everything they could possibly want or need.

Push you out in some fancy gears
The singer is going to take their lover out in style, perhaps in a nice car or nice clothes.

And even they will have to admit 'cause
Once again, even those who might not like the relationship will have to acknowledge how well the singer and their lover get along.

See dem ah come 'ya with dem bad color pink carpet
Others may try to imitate the singer's efforts to be fancy or impressive, but they will not be as successful.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Hugh Beresford Hammond

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