Sugarbush
Doris Day; Paul Weston & His Orchestra Lyrics

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Oh, we never not gonna go home
We won't go, we won't go
Oh, we never not gonna go phone
'Cause mother isn't home

Oh, sugarbush, I love you so
I will never let you go
So, don't you let your mother know

Sugarbush, I love you so

Sugarbush, what can I do
Mother's not so pleased with you
Promise me you will be true
And I'll come along with you

Oh, we never not gonna go home
We won't go, we won't go
Oh, we never not gonna go phone
'Cause mother isn't home

Sugarbush, come dance with me
And let the other fellahs be
Just dance the Polka merrily
Sugarbush, come dance with me

Oh, we never not gonna go home
We won't go, we won't go
Oh, we never not gonna go phone
'Cause mother isn't home

Oh, chocolate, you are so sweet
Yes, yes you, I'd like to eat
If I do, oh, what a treat
Chocolate, you are so sweet

Oh, sugarbush, I love you so
And I will never let you go

Now, don't you let my mother know

Sugarbush, I love you so

Overall Meaning

The song "Sugarbush" by Doris Day tells the story of a couple who are deeply in love but cannot express their love openly to others. The chorus, "Sugarbush, I love you so, I will never let you go, so don't you let your mother know" sets up the central conflict of the song. The couple is afraid of the disapproval of their parents and society, so they keep their relationship a secret. The verses of the song are filled with playful and romantic language, such as "Sugarbush, what can I do, mother's not so pleased with you, promise me you will be true, and I'll come along with you". The woman sings to her lover, promising to be faithful and true to him, despite the disapproval of her mother.

The playful language of the song is exemplified by the reference to chocolate in the final verse. The man sings, "oh, chocolate, you are so sweet, yes, yes you, I'd like to eat, if I do, oh, what a treat, chocolate, you are so sweet". This language adds to the playful tone of the song, bringing a sense of lightness and joy to the heavy themes of societal disapproval and secrecy.

Overall, "Sugarbush" is a light-hearted, fun song that subtly touches on deeper themes of love and societal norms. The playful language and catchy tune make it a classic of the pop music genre.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, we never not gonna go home
We don't plan on leaving anytime soon

We won't go, we won't go
We have no intention of leaving

Oh, we never not gonna go phone
We won't call for help

'Cause mother isn't home
We don't want to be caught

Oh, sugarbush, I love you so
I have strong affection for you, Sugarbush

I will never let you go
I will keep you close to me

So, don't you let your mother know
Keep our relationship secret from your mother

Sugarbush, what can I do
Sugarbush, how can I help you?

Mother's not so pleased with you
Your mother doesn't like me

Promise me you will be true
Promise me you'll be loyal

And I'll come along with you
And I'll continue to be with you