Sugar Sugar
Doreen Shaffer Lyrics


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sugar sugar i love you,
sugar sugar i need you

sugar sugar i love you,
sugar sugar i need you

i told you once,
i told you twice

you would be the only, only man in my life

but i proved your love to be untrue

all my life have depended on you honey

sugar sugar i love you,
sugar sugar i need you

sugar sugar i love you,
sugar sugar i need you

yesterday you said you are going to stay

and today you said you're gonna go astray

please make up your mind honey

cos you know, you know my love will always be kind honey

sugar sugar i love you,
sugar sugar i need you

sugar sugar i love you,
sugar sugar i need you

yesterday you said you are going to stay

and today you said you're gonna go astray

please make up your mind honey

cos you know, you know my love will always be kind honey

sugar sugar i love you,
sugar sugar i need you

sugar sugar i love you,
sugar sugar i need you

...see i need you sugar

yes i need you sugar

see i need you sugar

sugar sugar i love you,
sugar sugar i need you

sugar sugar i love you,
sugar sugar i need you

sugar sugar i love you,
sugar sugar i need you





sugar sugar i love you,
sugar sugar i need you

Overall Meaning

The song "Sugar Sugar" by Doreen Shaffer is a classic love ballad with a steady, soulful rhythm. The repetition of the line "sugar sugar I love you, sugar sugar I need you" is the main theme of the song, emphasizing the depth of love this person feels for their significant other. However, the lyrics also reveal a sense of unrequited love as the singer longs for their lover's loyalty and validation.


In the song, the singer tells their lover that they "would be the only, only man in my life," but they have found their love to be untrue. All their life seemingly depended on this person's love, but they have been let down. The singer urges their lover to make up their mind, as they cannot tolerate the constant flip-flopping in their relationship. Regardless of their partner's betrayal or indecisiveness, the singer's love will always be kind and true.


Overall, "Sugar Sugar" is a song about the fragility of love, and how trust and loyalty are crucial to making a relationship work. The repeated chorus reinforces the central theme of unwavering devotion despite disappointment.


Line by Line Meaning

sugar sugar i love you,
I have strong, deep feelings of affection towards you, my darling


sugar sugar i need you
I require your love and presence in my life to feel complete and happy


i told you once,
I have already expressed my feelings to you before


i told you twice
I have reiterated my feelings to you again, to ensure that you understand their importance


you would be the only, only man in my life
You are the one and only man that I desire and want to be with


but i proved your love to be untrue
Unfortunately, you have not been faithful and loyal in our relationship, which has hurt me deeply


all my life have depended on you honey
I have placed my complete trust and emotional reliance on you, my dear


yesterday you said you are going to stay
You told me that you wanted to stay and be with me


and today you said you're gonna go astray
But now you are saying that you want to stray from our relationship


please make up your mind honey
I am asking you to make a decision and stick to it, my love


cos you know, you know my love will always be kind honey
Because deep down, you must know that I will always love you and treat you with kindness, my sweet


see i need you sugar
I am emphasizing how much I truly require you, my darling




Writer(s): Laurel Aitken

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@mauricelutchman263

You just cannot beat these old tunes

@parnellmcvenea3536

Doreen Shaffer reminds me ov Marcia Griffiths 2 beautiful ladies both are legends in there own right pleasure 2 listen 2 them thanx 4 the music ladies 🤠💯❤🌹

@nellymarlenewatkinss.9443

I ❤️ this song☝🏼 Her voice is as sweet as sugar☺️

@tinaoneworld

Such a beautiful tune!♥♥♥

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@moreblessings962

I send dis song to my new man 😂😂😂🇯🇲

@curtistavernier8200

Yes me to lv this track brings back memories old time for every body thats having a hard time jah curt

@j.a.mcbean.4043

My best song

@0utdamix

still jamming☝🏼 2019

@130fifi

will forever listen to this music

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