Brown sugar
D.Angelo Lyrics
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I met her in Philly and her name was brown sugar
See, we be making love constantly
That's why my eyes are a shade blood burgundy
The way that we kiss is unlike any other way
That I be kissin' when I'm kissin' what I'm missin'
Won't you listen?
I don't know how to behave
I want some of your brown sugar (sugar)
I want some of your brown sugar (sugar)
I want some of your brown sugar (sugar)
I want some of your brown sugar (sugar)
Ooh, ooh
Oh, sugar when you're close to me
You love me right down to my knees
And whenever you let me hit it
Sweet like the honey when it comes to me (oh, whoa, whoa, whoa)
Skin is caramel with those cocoa eyes
Even got a big sister by the name of Chocolate Thai
Brown sugar babe, I gets high off your love (oh)
Don't know how to behave, yeah (oh)
I want some of your brown sugar (sugar, ohh)
I want some of your brown sugar (sugar)
I want some of your brown sugar (sugar)
I want some of your brown sugar (sugar)
(Oh, ayy) ooh, ooh
Oh, oh, ooh
Yo, Tail, cut me up some
Ohh
Oh no, no, ayy (ooh, ooh)
Da-da, da-da (ohh, ayy, ohh)
Now that'd be how the story goes
Brown sugar got me open, now I want some more, huh
Always down for a ménage à trois
But I think I'ma hit it solo
Hope my niggas don't mind
Stick out my tongue and I'm 'bout
Ready to hit this gritty, pretty
Bitty with persistence
Yo, I don't think ya'll hear me
Brown sugar babe, I gets high off your love
Don't know how to behave (yeah)
I want some of your brown sugar (sugar) (oh, yeah, yeah)
I want some of your brown sugar (sugar)
(I want some of your brown sugar, baby)
I want some of your brown sugar (sugar) (oh, ayy, oh, baby)
I want some of your brown sugar (sugar) (oh, yeah)
(Gimme some of your brown sugar, baby)
I want some of your brown sugar (sugar) (ayy, said, oh yeah)
I want some of your brown sugar (sugar) (ah, yeah, ooh, yeah, oh)
I want some of your brown sugar (sugar) (ooh, yeah, ooh)
I want some of your brown sugar (sugar) (ooh, yeah, brown sugar)
I want some of your brown sugar (sugar) (so sweet, sweet, baby, so sweet to me, babe)
I want some of your brown sugar (sugar) (oh, brown sugar, yeah, oh)
I want some of your brown sugar (sugar) (that brown sugar, oh, hey, hey)
I want some of your brown sugar (sugar) (oh, hey, hey, hey, hey, ayy)
I want some of your brown sugar (sugar) (brown sugar, sweet to me every night)
I want some of your brown sugar (sugar) (every day, said, brown sugar in my cup)
I want some of your brown sugar (sugar) (oh, brown sugar, baby, sweet as could be)
I want some of your brown sugar (sugar) (give some here to me, ooh, ooh)
I want some of your brown sugar (sugar)
The lyrics to D'Angelo's "Brown Sugar" depict the story of a passionate relationship with a woman he met in Philadelphia named Brown Sugar. He describes their frequent lovemaking in a way that leaves him so enamoured with her that his eyes turn into a deep burgundy color. The way they kiss is unlike any other he's experienced, and he's addicted to her love. He can't even control himself around her, admitting, "I don't know how to behave."
D'Angelo's love for Brown Sugar is further emphasized by his description of her physical attributes. Her skin is compared to caramel, and she has cocoa-colored eyes, which he finds irresistible. He even mentions her "big sister" named Chocolate Thai, suggesting that her family members have the same alluring qualities as her.
Towards the end of the song, D'Angelo admits that Brown Sugar has gotten him addicted to her, and he can't get enough. He's open to a menage-a-trois but is willing to hit it solo because he can't resist her. Despite his eagerness, he hopes his friends won't judge him for his obsession with her, as he can't help his attraction to her.
Overall, "Brown Sugar" is an ode to a woman who has swept D'Angelo off his feet and left him addicted to her love and physical presence. He doesn't shy away from expressing his deep desire for her, and the lyrics are proof of his infatuation.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me tell you 'bout this girl, maybe I shouldn't
I want to talk about this girl I met, but I'm not sure if I should
I met her in Philly and her name was Brown Sugar
I met her in Philadelphia and she's called Brown Sugar
See, we be making love constantly
We have sex often
That's why my eyes are a shade blood burgundy
That's why my eyes look like they have a reddish tint
The way that we kiss is unlike any other way
Our style of kissing is different from any other
That I be kissin' when I'm kissin' what I'm missin'
I kiss differently when I'm missing someone else
Won't you listen?
Can you please pay attention?
Brown Sugar babe, I gets high off your love
I'm addicted to your love, Brown Sugar
I don't know how to behave
I don't know how to act or control myself
I want some of your Brown Sugar, ooh ooh
I want more of your love, Brown Sugar
Oh sugar when you're close to me
Oh, Brown Sugar, when you're near me
You love me right down to my knees
You make me feel loved all the way down to my knees
And whenever you let me hit it
Whenever you let me have sex with you
Sweet like the honey when it comes to me
Sex with you is as sweet as honey
Skin is caramel with those cocoa eyes
Your skin is the color of caramel and your eyes are brown
Even got a big sister by the name of Chocolate Thai
You have a big sister named Chocolate Thai
Now that'd be how the story goes
That's how the story goes
Brown Sugar got me open, now I want some more
You've got me hooked, now I want more
Always down for a menage-a-troi
I'm always willing to have a threesome
But I think I'm a hit it solo
But I think I'm going to do it by myself
Hope my niggas don't mind
I hope my friends won't be upset
Stick out my tongue and I'm bout
Sticking out my tongue and I'm about
Ready to hit this pretty gritty
Ready to have sex with you, my pretty and sexy Brown Sugar
Bitty with persistence
I'll keep trying until I succeed
Yo, I don't think ya'll hear me
I don't think you all are understanding me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael D'angelo Archer, Ali Shaheed Jones-Muhammad
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