Sugar
Billie Holiday with Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra Lyrics
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All the little birdies go tweet, tweet, tweet.
And in the evening when the sun goes down
It's never dark when she's around
She's so affectionate and I'll say this
That when she kisses me I sure stay kissed
When my sugar walks down the street
Dear Billie Holiday,
The song Sugar, performed by you with Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra, is a playful and joyful tune that explores the happiness one feels when they are in love. The lyrics describe the feeling of being so enamored with someone that even the birds chirp happily when they see the object of affection walking down the street. The line "And in the evening when the sun goes down, It's never dark when she's around" perfectly captures the idea that one's love can bring light into their life even during moments of darkness.
Furthermore, the lyrics go on to express the physical attraction between the singer and their lover. The line "She's so affectionate and I'll say this, That when she kisses me I sure stay kissed" reveals the deep passion and chemistry between the two individuals. The entire song highlights the blissful sensation of falling deeply in love and the way it can transform one's perspective on the world.
Line by Line Meaning
When my sugar walks down the street
Whenever I see my beloved partner walking down the street
All the little birdies go tweet, tweet, tweet.
All the small creatures in the vicinity come alive with her presence
And in the evening when the sun goes down
As time progresses towards the end of the day
It's never dark when she's around
The world becomes lighter with her presence
She's so affectionate and I'll say this
She is an emotional person and I have to emphasize
That when she kisses me I sure stay kissed
I get an intense feeling of love when she kisses me
When my sugar walks down the street
Whenever I see my beloved partner walking down the street
The little birdies go tweet tweet tweet.
All the small creatures in the vicinity come alive with her presence
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gene Austin, Jimmy McHugh, Irving Mills
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Ana Maria Gutierrez
She is Superb and "Teddy Wilson Orchestra" Amazing what a rythm
Perry Weiner
Perfect.
Luiz Edmundo
Virtuoso!
Antonio Borrelli
Lady Jazz !