Their name comes from a term that refers to Indian immigrants that move to England, in that they often own street corner stores. Their music is a fusion of Indian music, British indie rock, and electronic dance.
In 1997, Cornershop shot into the UK charts with the song 'Brimful of Asha' reaching number 60! Things changed when DJ Norman Cook (aka Fatboy Slim) remixed the track for re-release in 1998. The remix topped the chart, selling over 200,000 copies in 7 days! The track featured lyrics about Bollywood playback singer, Asha Bhosle.
Sugar Sugar
Cornershop Lyrics
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You are my candy girl
And you got me wanting you
Honey, ah sugar sugar
You are my candy girl
And you've got me wanting you
I just can't believe the loveliness of loving you
(I just can't believe it's true)
(I just can't believe it's true)
Ah sugar, ah honey honey
You are my candy girl
And you've got me wanting you
Ah honey, ah sugar sugar
You are my candy girl
And you've got me wanting you
When I kissed you, girl, I knew how sweet a kiss could be
(I know how sweet a kiss can be)
Like the summer sunshine pour your sweetness over me
(Pour your sweetness over me)
Oh sugar, pour a little sugar on it honey
Pour a little sugar on it baby
I'm gonna make your life so sweet, yeah yeah yeah
Pour a little sugar on it oh yeah
Pour a little sugar on it honey
Pour a little sugar on it baby
I'm gonna make your life so sweet, yeah yeah yeah
Pour a little sugar on it honey
Ah sugar, ah honey honey
You are my candy girl
And you've got me wanting you
Oh honey, honey, sugar sugar
(Honey, honey, sugar sugar)
You are my candy girl
The lyrics of Cornershop's song "Sugar Sugar" revolve around a sweet and affectionate love. The repeated use of terms like "sugar," "honey," and "candy girl" symbolize the singer's view of their lover as a source of sweetness and delight in their life. The phrase "You are my candy girl" represents the singer's admiration and attraction towards their beloved.
The lyrics also emphasize the longing and desire the singer feels towards their lover. The line "And you've got me wanting you" highlights the singer's strong attraction and infatuation, suggesting that their partner possesses irresistible qualities that make them yearn for their love. The repetition of this phrase reinforces the intensity of the singer's emotions.
Furthermore, the lyrics convey a sense of disbelief and wonderment about the power and beauty of love. The line "I just can't believe the loveliness of loving you" expresses the singer's astonishment and amazement at the wonderful experience of being in love. The subsequent line "I just can't believe the one to love this feeling to" suggests that the singer never expected to encounter such profound emotions.
The lyrics also contain imagery that compares the sweetness of the lover's kiss to the warmth and radiance of summer sunshine. The line "Like the summer sunshine, pour your sweetness over me" invokes a sense of bliss and joy, as if the lover's affection is like a comforting and euphoric embrace.
Overall, Cornershop's "Sugar Sugar" celebrates the intoxicating and euphoric feelings of being in love. The lyrics capture the singer's genuine admiration, desire, and amazement towards their beloved, depicting love as a source of sweetness and joy in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Sugar, ah honey honey
Sweetness, oh darling darling
You are my candy girl
You are the one who brings me joy
And you got me wanting you
And you make me desire you
Honey, ah sugar sugar
Darling, oh sweetness sweetness
You are my candy girl
You are the one who brings me joy
And you've got me wanting you
And you make me desire you
I just can't believe the loveliness of loving you
I simply can't comprehend the beauty of loving you
(I just can't believe it's true)
(I simply can't believe it's real)
I just can't believe the one to love this feeling to
I simply can't believe I found someone to love this way
(I just can't believe it's true)
(I simply can't believe it's real)
Ah sugar, ah honey honey
Oh sweetness, oh darling darling
You are my candy girl
You are the one who brings me joy
And you've got me wanting you
And you make me desire you
Ah honey, ah sugar sugar
Oh darling, oh sweetness sweetness
You are my candy girl
You are the one who brings me joy
And you've got me wanting you
And you make me desire you
When I kissed you, girl, I knew how sweet a kiss could be
When I kissed you, girl, I realized the delightful taste of a kiss
(I know how sweet a kiss can be)
(I understand the sweetness a kiss can hold)
Like the summer sunshine pour your sweetness over me
Similar to the warm rays of summer, cover me with your sweetness
(Pour your sweetness over me)
(Spread your sweetness all over me)
Oh sugar, pour a little sugar on it honey
Oh sweetness, add a bit of sugar to it, darling
Pour a little sugar on it baby
Sprinkle some sweetness on it, baby
I'm gonna make your life so sweet, yeah yeah yeah
I will make your life filled with sweetness, yes yes yes
Pour a little sugar on it oh yeah
Add a little sweetness to it, oh yeah
Pour a little sugar on it honey
Sprinkle some sweetness on it, darling
Pour a little sugar on it baby
Sprinkle some sweetness on it, baby
I'm gonna make your life so sweet, yeah yeah yeah
I will make your life filled with sweetness, yes yes yes
Pour a little sugar on it honey
Sprinkle some sweetness on it, darling
Ah sugar, ah honey honey
Oh sweetness, oh darling darling
You are my candy girl
You are the one who brings me joy
And you've got me wanting you
And you make me desire you
Oh honey, honey, sugar sugar
Oh darling, darling, sweetness sweetness
(Honey, honey, sugar sugar)
(Darling, darling, sweetness sweetness)
You are my candy girl
You are the one who brings me joy
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andy Kim, Jeff Barry
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
James Darbyshire
This is seriously beautiful !
Philippe Metois
Great song , good dance , fantastic charisma in this beautiful woman
Phatwalt
Natalie Reinoso.
jamie foyers
Never knew the band had covered this!. Cool cover version...
Martin Quarton
Fabulous cover version.
Scott McGinnis
Love it!
Joe Alberti
A most excellent cover.
Der rote Paul
Loving Cover-Version ! ⚡️🎸🇩🇪🔥👍🏿
MeteorTesh
Actually, a very good cover!
Peter Davison
WONDERFUL 😊