Lollipop
Edwin Birdsong Lyrics
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Lollipop, lollipop, lollipop, so sweet
Lollipop, lollipop, lollipop, so sweet, ooh
Lollipop, lollipop, lollipop, so sweet, ooh
I'm your sucker, I'm your sucker
I'm your sucker, sucker, baby
Don't want to be your sucker
Lolli, lolli, lolli, lollipop
Lolli, lolli, lolli, lollipop
You're my lollipop, baby
(Lollipop, lollipop, so sweet)
But I'm your sucker
I'm your Mr. Goodbar, I'll give you everything
Yeah, you'll find another lover, another lover
When I saw you on the scene
(Lollipop, lollipop, lollipop, so sweet, ooh)
With the jellybean fiend
I knew it was over
All, all over, yeah, yeah
(Lollipop, lollipop, lollipop, so sweet, ooh)
So lollipop, lollipop, lollipop
And you're sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet
(Lollipop, lollipop, lollipop, so sweet, ooh)
(I'm your sucker, I'm your sucker)
(I'm your sucker, sucker, baby)
I don't want to be no sucker, baby
(Don't want to be your sucker)
Your sugar daddy with his Tootsie Roll
(Born to be your lover)
If you love him
Giving you a kiss and some sugar, baby
(Don't want to be your sucker)
You're going to get your payday
(Born to be your lover)
In the sweet now or later
(Don't want to be your sucker)
But your powerhouse loving
(Born to be your lover)
Always makes me see the Milky Way, Way, Way
(Lollipop, lollipop, lollipop, so sweet, ooh)
Lolli, lolli, lolli, lollipop
(Lollipop, lollipop, lollipop, so sweet, ooh)
Lolli, lolli, lolli, lollipop
You're my lollipop
(Lollipop, lollipop, lollipop, so sweet, ooh)
And you're sweet to me
(Lollipop, lollipop, lollipop, so sweet, ooh)
Lolli, lolli, lolli, lollipop
You're a lollipop
(Lollipop, lollipop, lollipop, so sweet, ooh)
And you're sweet to me
So tasty
You're a lollipop
(Lollipop, lollipop, lollipop, so sweet, ooh)
And you're sweet to me
(Lollipop, lollipop, lollipop, so sweet, ooh)
Lolli, lolli, lolli, lollipop
You're a lollipop
(Lollipop, lollipop, lollipop, so sweet)
And you're sweet to me
The lyrics of Edwin Birdsong's "Lollipop" seem to be about a man who is in love with a woman but recognizes that she may not feel the same way towards him. The repeated phrase "Lollipop, lollipop, lollipop, so sweet" could be a reference to the woman being his 'sweet' love interest, while the line "I'm your sucker, I'm your sucker" suggests he is willing to do whatever it takes to win her over. However, he becomes aware that she may be with someone else, which is confirmed when he sees her with the "jellybean fiend" and realizes the relationship is over.
The lyrics also suggest that the man is aware of his own feelings, perhaps feeling used or exploited by the woman, as he notes that he doesn't want to be her "sucker" and calls himself her "Mr. Goodbar." He also acknowledges that he is a "sugar daddy," but is unable to give the woman everything she wants. In the end, he seems resigned to the fact that he may love her but can't be with her, with the lyrics "you'll find another lover, another lover" suggesting that he knows she will move on without him.
Overall, the lyrics of "Lollipop" seem to be about unrequited love, with the man recognizing that the relationship has come to an end and that he must move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Lollipop, lollipop, lollipop
Repeating the word lollipop to emphasize the sweetness of the candy.
Lollipop, lollipop, lollipop, so sweet
Repeating the word lollipop and the word sweet to exaggerate the candy's flavor.
Lollipop, lollipop, lollipop, so sweet, ooh
Repeating the word lollipop, sweet and adding an 'ooh' to show how much the singer likes the candy.
I'm your sucker, I'm your sucker
The singer is saying that he is in love with the person he is singing to.
I'm your sucker, sucker, baby
Repeating the word sucker to give the impression that the person the singer is singing to is taking advantage of him.
Don't want to be your sucker
The singer is expressing his desire to not be taken advantage of anymore.
You're my lollipop, baby
The singer is saying that the person he's in love with is as sweet and enjoyable as a lollipop.
(Lollipop, lollipop, so sweet)
Repeating the word lollipop and sweet to emphasize how delightful the person he's singing to is.
But I'm your sucker
The singer is admitting that he is still in love with the person he's singing to, even though he doesn't want to be taken advantage of anymore.
I'm your Mr. Goodbar, I'll give you everything
The singer is expressing his willingness to do anything to please the person he's in love with.
Yeah, you'll find another lover, another lover
The singer is acknowledging that the person he's in love with may not reciprocate his feelings and may move on to another partner.
When I saw you on the scene
The singer is reminiscing about seeing the person he's in love with in a social setting.
(Lollipop, lollipop, lollipop, so sweet, ooh)
Repeating the word lollipop and sweet to emphasize how delightful the person he's singing to is, and adding an 'ooh' to show how much the singer likes them.
With the jellybean fiend
The singer is referencing another person who they consider to be a 'jellybean fiend', meaning someone who takes pleasure in exploiting or using others.
I knew it was over
The singer is realizing that their relationship with the person they're in love with may be coming to an end.
All, all over, yeah, yeah
Repeating 'all over' and 'yeah' to emphasize the finality of the end of their relationship.
And you're sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet
Repeating the word sweet several times to emphasize how delightful the person he's singing to is.
(I'm your sucker, I'm your sucker)
Repeating the words 'I'm your sucker' to show that the singer is still in love with the person he's singing to.
(I'm your sucker, sucker, baby)
Repeating the word sucker and adding 'baby' to suggest that the person he's in love with may be taking advantage of him.
I don't want to be no sucker, baby
The singer is expressing his desire to not be taken advantage of by the person he's in love with.
Your sugar daddy with his Tootsie Roll
The singer is suggesting that the person he's in love with may be with another partner who is providing them with money or material goods.
(Born to be your lover)
Repeating the phrase 'Born to be your lover' to show that the singer is still deeply in love with the person he's singing to.
If you love him
The singer is acknowledging that the person he's in love with may love someone else.
Giving you a kiss and some sugar, baby
The singer is suggesting that even though the person he's in love with may be with another partner, he is still willing to show them affection and provide them with material things.
You're going to get your payday
The singer is suggesting that the person he's in love with will eventually get what they deserve, whether good or bad.
In the sweet now or later
The singer is saying that the person he's in love with will get their 'payday' eventually, no matter how long it takes.
But your powerhouse loving
The singer is suggesting that the love the person he's in love with is giving/receiving is powerful and dominant.
(Born to be your lover)
Repeating the phrase 'Born to be your lover' to show that the singer is still deeply in love with the person he's singing to.
Always makes me see the Milky Way, Way, Way
The singer is saying that his love for the person he's singing to is so strong that it transports him to a different realm or dimension.
You're a lollipop
The singer is comparing the person he's in love with to a lollipop because of their sweetness and enjoyable nature.
And you're sweet to me
The singer is expressing how much he appreciates the person he's in love with because they are 'sweet to him'.
So tasty
The singer is saying that the person he's singing to is more than just sweet, but also delicious to him.
Writer(s): m. birdsong, birdsong
Contributed by Micah W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.