As well as music, Common has worked as an actor, on films such as 'Smokin' Aces' (as Sir Ivy) 'American Gangster' (as Turner Lucas), 'Wanted', and 'John Wick: Chapter 2'. He may also be seen in cameo roles in films such as 'Brown Sugar'.
His debut was the 1992 album Can I Borrow A Dollar, but he achieved little critical or commercial success until 1994's Resurrection, an instant classic. He produced several more albums, notably Like Water For Chocolate and the highly experimental Electric Circus, before releasing the Kanye West and J Dilla-produced Be in 2005, which was his first album to receive widespread mainstream appeal and radio playtime.
Common is considered a "cred" artist, which has lead him to collaborations with the likes of De La Soul, Jadakiss, T.I, Talib Kweli, The Roots, Kanye West, Lily Allen, Erykah Badu, and Fort Minor.
The 2007 album Finding Forever was produced mainly by long-time collaborator, Kanye West. Common released his eighth album Universal Mind Control in 2008, which was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album but lost to the Eminem album Relapse. He released his ninth album The Dreamer/The Believer in 2011. Nobody's Smiling, his tenth album, was released in 2014. The concept of the album was inspired by his troubled hometown of Chicago.
Sex 4 Suga
Common Lyrics
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I'm just trying to motivate ya
Electricity is definitely there
I got shocked when I touched your hair
Sex 4 suga, suga 4 sex
Sex 4 suga, suga 4 sex
Sex 4 suga, suga 4 sex
Sex 4 suga, suga 4 sex
Girl, ya been touched by the forces of nature
I'm just trying to motivate ya
Electricity is definitely there
I got shocked when I touched your hair
Sex 4 suga, suga 4 sex
Sex 4 suga, suga 4 sex
Sex 4 suga, suga 4 sex
Sex 4 suga, suga 4 sex
Girl, ooh, you look "uh"
You're the type of thick that I can't give up
What's your name? I can't hear ya
Will it be alright if I called you "Suga"?
You could call me "Smokey", I'll be the "Bear"
Your smell is sexy, it's all in the air
Whatcha got girl is so unfair
I like the way you move, so keep it right there
Or you can do what you wanna do
I'm just glad I'm in front of you
But I don't mind being behind
Cause I'ma touch you where the sun don't shine
Got my hand on my money while you on the grind
In tune with you, cause you so fine
And when you wine, it's genuine
Get on my vine and we can climb
Girl, ya been touched by the forces of nature
I'm just trying to motivate ya
Electricity is definitely there
I got shocked when I touched your hair
Sex 4 suga, suga 4 sex
Girl, ya been touched by the forces of nature
I'm just trying to motivate ya
Electricity is definitely there
I got shocked when I touched your hair
Sex 4 suga, suga 4 sex
Heard you used to dance at Magic City
The other girls couldn't have been half as pretty
You look so sexy when you grab them
Ooh, oh yes
Suga good Lord, you've been blessed
If this is a sin, I must confess
The way you dress, is like burlesque
I guess you don't mind being undressed
I like the way it's going down
Hips are moving all around
Round and round, upside down
I once was lost but now I'm found
Sweetheart, can you give me another round?
Sweating like you losing pounds
Touch the ground, making sounds
Suga ooh Suga, you wear the crown
Girl, ya been touched by the forces of nature
I'm just trying to motivate ya
Electricity is definitely there
I got shocked when I touched your hair
Sex 4 suga, suga 4 sex
Girl, ya been touched by the forces of nature
I'm just trying to motivate ya
Electricity is definitely there
I got shocked when I touched your hair
Sex 4 suga, suga 4 sex
All that dancing, Suga
Make me want to do ya
The way you move and shake it
Ah ah, on the dance floor
Wanna touch and feel ya
We can get familiar
The way you move and shake it
Make me want you some more
Ooh, you making my nature rise
We can do more than fantasize
Let's do the do, me and you
We can whoa-oh-whoa and whoopty whoo
Your physique brings out my freak
I like the way your body speaks
I want some of you every day of the week
Suga Suga, you ain't nothing sweet, uh
Girl, ya been touched by the forces of nature
I'm just trying to motivate ya
Electricity is definitely there
I got shocked when I touched your hair
Sex 4 suga, suga 4 sex
Girl, ya been touched by the forces of nature
I'm just trying to motivate ya
Electricity is definitely there
I got shocked when I touched your hair
Sex 4 suga, suga 4 sex
The lyrics of Common's song "Sex 4 Suga" are about a man who is attracted to a woman who exudes natural beauty and sensuality. He is drawn to her and wants to be intimate with her, saying that he will give her sugar in exchange for sex. The man talks about the woman's body, including her hair, hips, and physique, and is essentially trying to convince her to have sex with him. The song is filled with sexual innuendos and metaphors, and the rhythm is an upbeat and catchy hip hop jam.
The opening lyrics talk about the woman being touched by the forces of nature, which could be interpreted as the woman being in tune with her own body and natural instincts. The man then goes on to say that he is trying to "motivate" her, which could imply that he sees her as being hesitant to engage in sexual activity. He then talks about feeling electricity when he touches her hair, which could be viewed as a metaphor for sexual arousal.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Sex 4 Suga, Suga 4 Sex," which implies that the man is offering sugar in return for sex. The verse continues with the man complimenting the woman's body and movements, and saying that he wants to be intimate with her. The bridge is a call-and-response between the man and woman, with the man asking if he can touch and feel her and the woman responding positively.
Overall, the song is an ode to sensuality and sexual attraction, with the man using metaphors and innuendos to try to convince the woman to be intimate with him.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl, ya been touched by the forces of nature
The girl is naturally attractive and captivating
I'm just trying to motivate ya
I am trying to initiate a sexual relationship with you
Electricity is definitely there
There is a strong sexual attraction between us
I got shocked when I touched your hair
Your physical touch gives me a jolt of sexual excitement
Sex 4 suga, suga 4 sex
Let's engage in a sexual relationship where I give you favors in exchange for sexual pleasure
Ooh, you look 'uh'
You look incredibly sexy
You're the type of thick that I can't give up
Your curves and physical features turn me on and I cannot resist you
What's your name? I can't hear ya
I am pretending not to know your name so that we can engage in a more anonymous sexual relationship
Will it be alright if I called you 'Suga'?
I want to call you a sexy nickname, implying that our relationship is purely physical
You could call me 'Smokey', I'll be the 'Bear'
I am also open to giving myself a nickname that is sexy and animalistic
Your smell is sexy, it's all in the air
Your scent is appealing to me and is turning me on
Whatcha got girl is so unfair
You are so physically attractive that it's not fair to other women
I like the way you move, so keep it right there
Your physical movements turn me on, and I want you to continue with them
Or you can do what you wanna do
You have control over the sexual relationship and can dictate the actions you want to take
I'm just glad I'm in front of you
I am excited to be intimate with you
But I don't mind being behind
I am willing to take on any position for sexual pleasure
Cause I'ma touch you where the sun don't shine
I am willing to engage in sexual acts that are taboo and forbidden in society
Got my hand on my money while you on the grind
I am paying you for sexual pleasure while you perform sexual acts on me
In tune with you, cause you so fine
I am in sync with you and your physical attractiveness
And when you wine, it's genuine
When you move in a sensual way, it's truly authentic and attractive to me
Get on my vine and we can climb
Let's engage in sex and reach new heights of pleasure
Heard you used to dance at Magic City
I have information about your past that adds to my sexual fantasies about you
The other girls couldn't have been half as pretty
You are the most physically attractive woman I have ever seen
You look so sexy when you grab them
Your confident and sexual movements make you even more attractive
Ooh, oh yes
I am excited and turned on by your sexual appeal
Suga good Lord, you've been blessed
Your physical beauty is a gift from a higher power or natural force
If this is a sin, I must confess
I am aware that society may consider our relationship sinful, but I am willing to engage in it anyways
The way you dress, is like burlesque
Your clothing is revealing and suggestive, adding to my sexual desires
I guess you don't mind being undressed
You are open to engaging in sexual activities that involve nudity and exposure
I like the way it's going down
I am enjoying the progression and pace of our sexual relationship
Hips are moving all around
Your movements and moans are heightening my sexual pleasure
Round and round, upside down
We are engaging in sexual positions that are physically stimulating and unconventional
I once was lost but now I'm found
I was lost in my own sexual desires but have now found a partner who satisfies them
Sweetheart, can you give me another round?
I want to engage in multiple rounds of sexual pleasure with you
Sweating like you losing pounds
We are physically exerting ourselves during sex, leading to sweating and calorie burning
Touch the ground, making sounds
We are engaging in sexual activities that involve movement and sound
Suga ooh Suga, you wear the crown
You are the queen of our sexual relationship and I am enjoying every moment with you
All that dancing, Suga
Your dancing is improving my sexual desires for you
Make me want to do ya
Your movements and physical presence are turning me on and arousing my sexual energy
The way you move and shake it
Your movements are sexually suggestive and contributing to my arousal
Ah ah, on the dance floor
We are engaging in sexual activities on the dance floor, increasing the excitement and spontaneity
Wanna touch and feel ya
I desire to physically touch and engage with you sexually
We can get familiar
Let's become more comfortable with each other and explore our sexual desires further
Make me want you some more
I am becoming even more aroused by you and desire more sexual pleasure with you
Ooh, you making my nature rise
You are increasing my sexual desires and energy
We can do more than fantasize
We can actually engage in the sexual acts that we have been fantasizing about
Let's do the do, me and you
Let's engage in sexual activities together
We can whoa-oh-whoa and whoopty whoo
We can become more experimental and adventurous with our sexual acts
Your physique brings out my freak
Your physical appearance is spurring on my sexual desires and deviant behavior
I like the way your body speaks
Your movements and physical presence are communicating sexual energy and desires to me
I want some of you every day of the week
I want to engage in sexual activities with you on a regular basis
Suga Suga, you ain't nothing sweet, uh
You are not just a 'sweet' or innocent person, but rather someone who is sexually adventurous and satisfying
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LONNIE RASHID(COMMON) LYNN, PHARRELL WILLIAMS
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