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Sugartime
McGuire Sisters

Da-da-da-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da-da-da
Da-da-da-da-da-da

Well . . .
Sugar in the mornin'
Sugar in the evenin'
Sugar at suppertime
Be my little sugar
And love me all the time

Honey in the mornin'
Honey in the evenin'
Honey at suppertime
So by my little honey
And love me all the time

Put your arms around me
And swear by stars above
You'll be mine forever
In a heaven of love

Sugar in the mornin'
Sugar in the evenin'
Sugar at suppertime
Be my little sugar
And love me all the time

Well, well

Sugar in the mornin'
Sugar in the evenin'
Sugar at suppertime
Be my little sugar
And love me all the time

Honey in the mornin'
Honey in the evenin'
Honey at suppertime
So by my little honey
And love me all the time

Put your arms around me
And swear by stars above
You'll be mine forever
In a heaven of love

Sugar in the mornin'
Sugar in the evenin'
Sugar at suppertime
Be my little sugar
And love me all the . . .
Now Sugartime (sugartime)
Is anytime that you're near (that you're near)
'Cause you're so dear
So don't you roam (don't roam)
Just be my honeycomb (honeycomb, honeycomb)
And live in a heaven of love.

Sugar in the mornin'
Sugar in the evenin'
Sugar at suppertime
Be my little sugar
And love me (love me)
All (all all all)
The time

Sugartime




Sugartime
Sugartime!

Overall Meaning

The song "Sugartime" by The McGuire Sisters is a sweet love song that describes a lover's longing for attention and affection. The sweet, simple lyrics are easy to sing along to and the catchy tune makes it a timeless classic. The chorus of "Sugar in the mornin', sugar in the evenin', sugar at suppertime, be my little sugar and love me all the time" is particularly memorable and has become a favorite among audiences since its release in 1958.


The song is essentially a plea for love and affection from a lover. The singer asks for "sugar" and "honey" throughout the day, implying that she needs constant attention and affection to be truly happy. The lyrics also suggest that the singer wants her lover to be hers forever, as she asks him to swear by the stars above that he will be hers forever in a heaven of love. Overall, the song is a simple yet effective love song that remains popular to this day.


Line by Line Meaning

Sugartime
Referring to the lover's presence that makes the singer feel sweet and happy


McGuire Sisters
The additional artists who might have contributed to the song's success


Da-da-da-da-da-da
Happily humming a tune with no significant meaning


Well . . .
Indicating the continuation of a thought or action


Sugar in the mornin'
Desiring the lover's company in the morning and talking fondly


Sugar in the evenin'
Desiring the lover's company in the evening with the same level of fondness


Sugar at suppertime
Desiring the lover's company during dinner and sustaining the fondness


Be my little sugar
Asking for the significant other to be committed to a long-term relationship as a favorite companion or partner


And love me all the time
Requesting full-time attention with a deep feeling of affection and care


Honey in the mornin'
Desiring the lover's company in the morning and expressing fondness with a term of endearment


Honey in the evenin'
Desiring the lover's company in the evening and using a term of endearment


Honey at suppertime
Desiring the lover's company during dinner and using a term of endearment


So by my little honey
Requesting the significant other's affection and commitment with a fond term


And love me all the time
Requesting full-time attention with a deep feeling of affection and care


Put your arms around me
Asking for a warm embrace with a gesture of closeness


And swear by stars above
Pledging true love and implied devotion with a romantic idea


You'll be mine forever
Expressing the desire for a long-term relationship that's not temporary


In a heaven of love
Describing a perfect place with the lover's company that represents eternal love and happiness


Now Sugartime (sugartime)
Referring again to the lover's company that makes the singer feel sweet and happy


Is anytime that you're near (that you're near)
Imagining the lover's presence and location to coincide with the happy and sweet times


'Cause you're so dear
Acknowledging the deep affection and value held towards the significant other


So don't you roam (don't roam)
Requesting commitment and faithfulness towards the relationship


Just be my honeycomb (honeycomb, honeycomb)
Requesting the significant other's affection and commitment with a term of endearment that signifies a relationship as a home


And live in a heaven of love.
Imagining the shared future of being together and living with love, represents eternal happiness


All (all all all)
Indicating infinity, limitless, and endless time for the relationship's love and affection


The time
Referring to every moment of time implying full-time affection and care for one another


Sugartime
A high point of happiness and comfort that comes from being with the significant other


Sugartime
Repeatedly stressing the value and importance of being with the significant other


Sugartime!
Celebrating the shared happiness with the significant other




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SIDNEY MANKER, WILLIAM E. JR. JUSTIS

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