Sugar On The Rim
Hayley Williams Lyrics


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Sugar on the rim
Sugar on the rim
(Sugar on the rim)
Sugar on the rim
Sugar on the rim
Sugar on the rim
Sugar on the rim
Do you taste old shame
When you pick my wounds?
'Cause I feel redeemed in spite of you
Had a life in hiding but a storm kept coming in
Could you be the silver lining like sugar on the rim?

You took me by
You took me by
You took me by surprise
You took me by
You took me by
You took me by surprise

Never felt this sensation
A kiss to every scar
It clips my expectation
Shock to my heart

Sugar on the, sugar on the
Sugar, sugar, on the rim, on the rim

I love to play with the shadows
In and out of the glow
I'm not afraid of the dark side
Just tell me things I don't know
Maybe we just had to feel it
So we know the difference
When we tell our glory story
We'll feel sweetness on our lips

You took me by
You took me by
You took me by surprise

Never felt this sensation
A kiss to every scar
It clips my expectation
Shock to my heart (sugar on the rim)
Never felt this sensation (sensation)
A kiss to every scar (scar)
Eclipse my expectation
Shock to my heart

Sugar on the rim
Sugar on the rim
Sugar on the rim
Sugar on the rim
Sugar on the rim
Sugar on the rim

Bitter if you walk away
Mmh, sweeter if you stay
Bitter if you ever walk away
'Cause it just gets sweeter by the day

Bitter if you walk away (sugar on the rim)
Mmh, sweeter if you stay
Bitter if you ever walk away (walk away)
'Cause it just gets sweeter by the day

Never felt this sensation
A kiss to every scar
It clips my expectation
Shock to my heart (sugar on the rim)
Never felt this sensation (sensation)
A kiss to every scar (scar)
Eclipse my expectation
Shock to my heart





Sugar on the, sugar on the
Sugar, sugar, on the rim, on the rim

Overall Meaning

In "Sugar On The Rim" by Hayley Williams, the lyrics seem to touch upon themes of redemption, healing, and finding solace in unexpected places. The repeated phrase "sugar on the rim" appears to be a metaphor for finding sweetness or comfort in the midst of pain or past mistakes.


The song begins with the question, "Do you taste old shame when you pick my wounds?" Here, the singer acknowledges the possibility that someone might judge or remind her of her past mistakes or regrets. However, despite this potential shame, she asserts that she feels redeemed and finds solace in spite of this person's presence. The storm metaphor suggests a turbulent period in her life, but she wonders if this person could be the silver lining that brings sweetness into her life, like sugar on the rim of a drink.


As the song progresses, there is a sense of surprise and unexpected emotions. The singer admits to never having felt this particular sensation before, with each scar being kissed and her expectations being surpassed. There is a contrast between the sweetness and shock that these experiences bring to her heart.


The chorus repeats the idea of sugar on the rim, suggesting that this sweetness is a constant presence. The bridge explores the importance of facing the shadows, embracing the darker aspects of life, and learning from them. The singer desires to be told things she doesn't know, suggesting a curiosity and willingness to grow.


The final verse emphasizes that bitterness will come if this person walks away, but staying would make things sweeter. The chorus is repeated once again, highlighting the juxtaposition between sensation and scar, and how expectations are surpassed and hearts are shocked.


Overall, "Sugar On The Rim" appears to be a song about finding unexpected comfort, redemption, and sweetness in the midst of past pain and mistakes. It encourages embracing the shadows and learning from them, ultimately finding a sense of healing and growth.


Line by Line Meaning

Sugar on the rim
The presence of sweetness and pleasure in a relationship


(Sugar on the rim)
Continued presence and significance of sweetness


Do you taste old shame
Can you perceive my past mistakes and regrets?


When you pick my wounds?
When you delve into my vulnerabilities?


'Cause I feel redeemed in spite of you
Because I find redemption despite your actions


Had a life in hiding but a storm kept coming in
I had a concealed existence, but troubles and challenges persisted


Could you be the silver lining like sugar on the rim?
Could you be the source of hope and positivity amidst difficulties?


You took me by
You surprised and captivated me


Never felt this sensation
I have never experienced this feeling before


A kiss to every scar
An affectionate gesture to heal my emotional wounds


It clips my expectation
It surpasses my preconceived notions


Shock to my heart
A sudden and intense emotional impact


I love to play with the shadows
I enjoy exploring the hidden and mysterious aspects of life


In and out of the glow
Moving between moments of brightness and obscurity


I'm not afraid of the dark side
I am unafraid of delving into the less desirable aspects of life


Just tell me things I don't know
Share with me new insights and knowledge


Maybe we just had to feel it
Perhaps we needed to experience this to truly understand


So we know the difference
To discern the contrast and distinguish truth from falsehood


When we tell our glory story
When we share our triumphant narrative


We'll feel sweetness on our lips
We will experience joy and satisfaction


Bitter if you walk away
If you leave, it will be a painful and regretful experience


Mmh, sweeter if you stay
But if you stay, it becomes even more delightful and fulfilling


'Cause it just gets sweeter by the day
Because the relationship continues to improve and bring greater happiness


(sugar on the rim)
Reflecting the ongoing presence and significance of sweetness


Eclipse my expectation
Surpassing and overshadowing what I anticipated




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Hayley Nichole Williams, Taylor Benjamin York

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Richard Grivas

Everything she touches becomes art

Marina Ayala

Her whole existence is art

Ali Gosun

nah... not anymore. she's so lost! or this is just too arty...?

riley

@Ali Gosun you have no taste in ART aka this music. If youre a hater pls leave

Scuba Steve

@Ali Gosun Her reign has only just begun. 👸🏼

Emanuel Torres

except the music... XD

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Carly Armando

4 minutes and 29 seconds of Hayley being the cutest person in the world.

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I love her so much :(

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Yesssss!!!

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