As a child, Connie was quirky and shy. She began writing short piano compositions at age eight, and spent most of her childhood overcoming stage fright. “The rush of pushing myself to do something I was so scared to do became addicting.” From elementary to high school, Connie sang in the choir and various acapella groups while working to overcome abusive relationships and fighting a battle with anorexia. “I am a perfectionist who can drive myself into the ground when I set my mind to do something. Writing music was my escape to freedom from internal and external pressures.”
Connie spent hours upon hours recording songs using the FL Studio program on her dad’s laptop, posting the recordings on MySpace where she connected with an audience. “That was the beginning of the rest of my life. The possibilities were limitless and I finally gained the confidence to share my music.”
But rather than pursuing her talents, Connie followed in her family’s footsteps and enrolled pre-med at UC Berkley. “It never felt quite right. I wanted to pursue the arts, but never thought it was an option for me.” Connie often found herself in the dormitory basement’s piano, playing music between study breaks. While trying to find her purpose, she also found her voice. She recruited some classmates, formed a band, and began playing live around town as much as possible.
Connie Lim is a pop singer from Los Angeles, CA, USA.
In November of 2007, Connie recorded and released her first EP entitled “Shifting,” a simple, honest record that focused on the changes that happen in life. A move to Los Angeles proved a bigger playground for Connie, and, in July 2010, she released her second EP, “The Hunted,” a stronger, more experimental record that saw her music move into the realm of social awareness. “I heard about the anti-gay legislation in Uganda and I wrote The Hunted in an attempt to give them an anthem” admits Connie.
Connie has now signed with Nashville-based record label, DigSin. In February 2012, she will release her debut single, “LA City”, a beautiful and delicate love song filled with hope. The lush sounds of the piano and synth combined with Connie’s stunning voice inevitably takes the listener on the same romantic journey that inspired the song.
After spending many years fighting for her dream, Connie says that she is finally doing what she has wanted to all along: “Despite what many loved ones told me to do, I never let myself consider a backup plan. I’ve known that the career of an artist was my calling all along.”
Sugar
Connie Lim Lyrics
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Sugar sugar daddy you know he never cared
His blistered wallet goes where I should never share
But sugar sugar daddy put diamonds in my hair
Sugar baby's feet long for a rhythm nice and steady
Sugar baby buys her shoes for a pretty penny
She stabs her heels hard to the sound
Sugar baby's feet long for a rhythm nice and steady
Oooh welcome to the merry go round
Oooh where noone stands on solid ground
Oooh welcome to the merry go round
Where lovers don't get anywhere but they sure do get around
CHORUS: Oh’s
Sugar sugar daddy put diamonds in my hair
Sugar sugar daddy you know he never cared
His blistered wallet goes where I should never share
But sugar sugar daddy put diamonds in my hair
Oooh welcome to the merry go round
Oooh where noone stands on solid ground
Oooh welcome to the merry go round
Where lovers don't get anywhere but they sure do get around
The lyrics of Connie Lim's song, "Sugar," can be interpreted to reflect the reckless and superficial nature of materialistic relationships, where one person showers the other with gifts and luxuries without actually caring about them. The song makes use of the metaphor of a "sugar daddy," a term used to describe a rich and elderly man who provides monetary or material support to a younger woman in exchange for companionship or sexual favors. The first verse describes the sugar daddy putting diamonds in the hair of the singer, highlighting the extravagance of the gifts. However, it also suggests that the sugar daddy doesn't actually care about the singer, with the line "you know he never cared." The line "his blistered wallet goes where I should never share" suggests that the gifts are coming from illicit or unethical sources.
The second verse shifts focus to the perspective of the "sugar baby," the woman in these relationships who benefits from the gifts. The sugar baby is described as always searching for a "rhythm nice and steady" and willing to spend a lot of money on shoes to achieve it. However, the line "she stabs her heels hard to the sound" suggests that this pursuit of luxury and materialism is ultimately painful and unsustainable. The chorus repeats the refrain of the first verse, emphasizing the superficiality and fleeting nature of the relationship portrayed in the song. The bridge, with its repetition of "welcome to the merry go round," further emphasizes the cyclical and dizzying nature of these types of relationships, which are based on materialism rather than genuine emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Sugar sugar daddy put diamonds in my hair
My sugar daddy showered me with expensive gifts to keep me happy
Sugar sugar daddy you know he never cared
My sugar daddy never truly cared about my well-being or happiness
His blistered wallet goes where I should never share
My sugar daddy spends money on me in ways that make me uncomfortable or ashamed
Sugar baby's feet long for a rhythm nice and steady
As a sugar baby, I long for stability and consistency in my life and relationships
Sugar baby buys her shoes for a pretty penny
I invest a lot of time and money in my appearance to keep my sugar daddy interested in me
She stabs her heels hard to the sound
I dance and perform for my sugar daddy, even if it's uncomfortable or painful
Clicking on that shaky ground
I'm constantly walking on unstable ground in my relationship with my sugar daddy
Oooh welcome to the merry go round
My life as a sugar baby feels like a never-ending cycle of highs and lows
Oooh where noone stands on solid ground
I never feel secure in my relationships with my sugar daddies or in my financial situation
Where lovers don't get anywhere but they sure do get around
As a sugar baby, my relationships with my sugar daddies often lack depth or meaning and are focused solely on material gain.
Contributed by Allison I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Wojciech Hajnus
Super głos.
Tamy Juhl
crazy....sexy....cool!!!!