Sugar
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Don't let me go to prison
Don't let them take me now
And put me on some chain gang
Where the sun is beatin' down
Well I know I've done some bad bad things
For which I'm sorry now
I never meant to hurt that kid
I knocked him dead in Cartersville
When he tried to hold me up
I didn't mean to break his neck
That was just bad luck
So please Mama
Don't let me go to prison
Don't let them take me now
And put me on some chain gang
Where the sun is beatin' down
Well the camps down at Sugar Hill
Are a long long way from home
It might be just six miles
But you're stuck there like a stone
It might not be quite death row
But you're a long way from heaven
Spendin' your days makin' roads
And gettin' beat until you're dead
So please Brother
Don't let me go to prison
Don't let them take me now
And put me on some chain gang
Where the sun is beatin' down
Well I heard a man there wouldn't work
So they tied him to some stakes
They covered him with molasses
And let the insects have a taste
You might get get the rack and you might get the box
Might get whipped until you bleed
I might not have been perfect Pops
But I am still your seed
So please Father
Don't let me go to prison
Don't let them take me now
And put me on some chain gang
Where the sun is beatin' down
No don't let me go to prison
Don't let them take me now
And put me on some chain gang
Where the sun is beatin' down
The song "Brown Sugar" by D'Angelo is an ode to a woman he met in Philadelphia. The lyrics describe his intense attraction to her and the way they make love constantly. The use of the phrase "brown sugar" to describe her is a common metaphor for a woman's brown skin and sweetness. D'Angelo's use of "Brown Sugar" in the song title reflects his obsession with this woman and his addiction to her love.
The lyrics praise the physical attributes of this woman, describing her caramel skin and cocoa eyes. They also imply that she has a big sister named Chocolate Thai, further emphasizing the theme of sweet and intoxicating women. D'Angelo's admiration for her is evident as he declares his love for her and admits that he gets high off her love.
The song has been interpreted by some as a tribute to black women, celebrating their beauty and desirability. However, others have criticized the lyrics, calling them objectifying and stereotypical. Regardless of the interpretation, the song remains an important example of the neo-soul movement and D'Angelo's contribution to the genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me tell you 'bout this girl, maybe I shouldn't
I want to talk about a girl I met, but maybe it's not appropriate
I met her in Philly and her name was Brown Sugar
I met her in Philadelphia and her name is Brown Sugar
See, we be making love constantly
We have sex often
That's why my eyes are a shade blood burgundy
Our frequent love-making makes my eyes appear red
The way that we kiss is unlike any other way
Our style of kissing is unique compared to other ways I have kissed
That I be kissin' when I'm kissin' what I'm missin'
I never kiss (or miss) the way I do with her
Won't you listen?
Can you hear me?
Brown Sugar babe, I gets high off your love
I feel euphoric and intoxicated by your love, Brown Sugar
I don't know how to behave
I am unsure of how to act around you
I want some of your Brown Sugar, ooh ooh
I desire more of your love, Brown Sugar
Oh sugar when you're close to me
When you're near me, Brown Sugar
You love me right down to my knees
Your love makes me weak in the knees
And whenever you let me hit it
Whenever we have sex
Sweet like the honey when it comes to me
Our sex is sweet and enjoyable
Skin is caramel with those cocoa eyes
Your skin is a caramel color and your eyes are brown like cocoa
Even got a big sister by the name of Chocolate Thai
You have a sister with a name that references chocolate, like yours
Now that'd be how the story goes
That's how the story is told
Brown Sugar got me open, now I want some more
Your love has captured me and I want more of it
Always down for a menage-a-troi
I am open to having a threesome
But I think I'm a hit it solo
But I think I will have sex alone this time
Hope my niggas don't mind
I hope my friends won't judge me
Stick out my tongue and I'm bout
Sticking out my tongue, I am about
Ready to hit this pretty gritty
Ready to have sex with this attractive woman
Bitty with persistence
Being persistent with her
Yo, I don't think ya'll hear me
I don't think you all are understanding me
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Darren Leonhardt
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