"Brown Sugar" is characterized by its smooth, sensual vibe, with D'Angelo's soulful vocals and the infectious groove of the instrumental arrangement. The song's lyrics metaphorically correlate a woman's appeal and sweetness to brown sugar, expressing desire and adoration. The song's pleasing and personal style fascinated listeners, making D'Angelo a star figure in the neo-soul movement of the mid-1990s.
Brown sugar
Dangelo 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?
Brown Sugar babe, I gets high off your love
I don't know how to behave
I want some of your Brown 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
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
I don't know how to behave
I want some of your Brown Sugar, ooh ooh
Now that'd be how the story goes
Brown Sugar got me open, now I want some more
Always down for a menage-a-troi
But I think I'm a hit it solo
Hope my niggas don't mind
Stick out my tongue and I'm bout
Ready to hit this pretty gritty
Bitty with persistence
Yo, I don't think ya'll hear me
Brown Sugar babe, I gets high off your love
I don't know how to behave
I want some of your Brown Sugar, ooh ooh
The song "Brown Sugar" by D'Angelo is a love song that tells the story of a man who has fallen in love with a woman named Brown Sugar. The lyrics describe the intense physical and emotional connection the two of them share, describing their love as being so strong that it makes his eyes turn burgundy. He sings about their passionate kisses and their lovemaking, which is constant and intense. His love for her is so strong that he "gets high" off of it and doesn't know how to behave. He compares her to honey, describing her as being sweet and addictive.
Throughout the song, D'Angelo makes references to the colors and textures of Brown Sugar's skin, describing it as caramel with cocoa eyes. He also mentions Chocolate Thai, Brown Sugar's big sister. The song is sensual and erotic, with D'Angelo expressing his desire for Brown Sugar in explicit terms. He fantasizes about having a menage-a-troi with her and another woman, but also acknowledges that he will be content hitting it solo.
Overall, "Brown Sugar" is a steamy and seductive song that celebrates the power of sexual attraction and desire. Its lyrics are both poetic and explicit, straddling the line between romance and erotica.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me tell you 'bout this girl, maybe I shouldn't
I met a woman named Brown Sugar in Philly and I'm not sure if I should be sharing about her.
See, we be making love constantly
We have a very active sexual relationship.
That's why my eyes are a shade blood burgundy
Our love-making is so intense that it causes my eyes to appear a deep shade of red.
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?
The way we kiss is unique and unlike any other. Listen to me, it's not like when I kiss anyone else.
Brown Sugar babe, I gets high off your love
I don't know how to behave
I want some of your Brown Sugar, ooh ooh
Your love makes me feel euphoric and I can't control myself. I want more of your love.
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
Skin is caramel with those cocoa eyes
Even got a big sister by the name of Chocolate Thai
Your love is so powerful that it makes me weak in the knees. When you let me have sex with you, it's sweet and satisfying like honey. You have beautiful caramel skin and cocoa colored eyes. You even have a sister named Chocolate Thai.
Now that'd be how the story goes
Brown Sugar got me open, now I want some more
Always down for a menage-a-troi
But I think I'm a hit it solo
Hope my niggas don't mind
That's how the story goes. Brown Sugar has me hooked and I want more. I'm open to having a threesome, but I might just have sex with Brown Sugar alone. I hope my friends don't care.
Stick out my tongue and I'm bout
Ready to hit this pretty gritty
Bitty with persistence
Yo, I don't think ya'll hear me
I'm ready and willing to pleasure Brown Sugar with persistence, and I don't think you understand the intensity of my passion.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michael D'angelo Archer, Ali Shaheed Jones-Muhammad
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@stephenwest2434
D’Angelo’s dad, Luther Archer Sr, was my pastor. He just died a few months ago. He was a fantastic man and musician. D’Angelo definitely gets his musical talents from his pops! REST IN POWER, PASTOR LUTHER ❤️
@jamallhayden2512
R.I.P
@sherrybelle4776
So were you there during this time that Mike sang in the choir?..was a musician a church ??⛪ and did u ever mer net him personally?? 🤔 😳
@teneillewilson281
Rip
@odd_familiar
Thats crazy. Rest in power
@Rashaun1978
Please post some videos or pictures of him if you have any ❤️
@denisela3403
I love the old gentlemen in the beginning........😍😍. We need to spend more time with our senior citizens. They are such cool people.
@MakebyJen
I agree they have a lot of wisdom
@06244587
+Denise La I totally agree,he's a nice cool looking man,....
@999across
+Denise La
That's going to be us one day if we lucky.