Sugar Daddy
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Original Broadway Cast Recording) Lyrics
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For licorice drops and jelly roll
Hey, sugar daddy
Hansel needs some sugar in his bowl
I'll lay out fine China on the linen
And polish up the chrome
If you've got some sugar for me
Black strap molasses
You're my orange blossom honey bear
Bring me Versace blue jeans
Black designer underwear
We'll dress up like the disco dancing
Jet set in Milan and Rome
If you've got some sugar for me
Sugar daddy, bring it home
Oh, the thrill of control
Like the rush of rock and roll
Is the sweetest taste I've known, oh yeah
If you've got some sugar bring it home
When honey bees go shopping
It's something to be seen
They swarm to wild flowers
And get nectar for the queen
Everything you bring me
Got me dripping like a honeycomb
If you've got some sugar for me
Sugar daddy, bring it home
Oh, the thrill of control
Like the Blitzkrieg on the roll
Is the sweetest taste I've known, oh yeah
If you've got some sugar bring it home, bah bah dabba dabba dabba do
Come on, sugar daddy, bring it home
Whiskey and French cigarettes
A motorbike with high-speed jets
A Waterpik, a Cuisinart
And a hypo-allergenic dog
I want all the luxuries of the modern age
And every item on every page
In the Lillian Vernon catalogue
So you think only a woman
Can truly love a man
Well you buy me the dress, I'll be more woman
Than a man like you can stand
I'll be your Venus on a chocolate clam shell
Rising on a sea of marshmallow foam
If you got some sugar for me
Sugar daddy, bring it home
It's our tradition to control
Like Erich Honecker and Helmut Kohl, remember him
From the Ukraine to the Rhone
Sweet home uber allies, Lord, I'm coming home, yeah
Come on, sugar daddy, bring me home
The song "Sugar Daddy" from Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a humorous yet suggestive tune about a man's desire for sugar from his partner, or in this case, a sugar daddy. The singer has a sweet tooth for licorice drops and jelly rolls, indicating a craving for something much more than just candy. He wants his sugar daddy to bring him everything he desires, including fine china, polished chrome, black strap molasses, Versace blue jeans, and black designer underwear. He wants to dress up and travel as the disco dancing Jet set in Milan and Rome, and indulge in the thrill and control of the sweetest taste he's known.
The lyrics are not just suggestive but also humorous. The line "If you've got some sugar for me, Sugar Daddy, bring it home" is a play on the term sugar daddy, hinting at the more sexual aspect of the song. The reference to Erich Honecker and Helmut Kohl is an unexpected political twist, but it adds to the song's humor and tongue-in-cheek attitude. Overall, "Sugar Daddy" is a song that embraces Hedwig's character's desire for anything he wants and presents it through witty and suggestive lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a sweet tooth
I have a craving for something sweet
For licorice drops and jelly roll
I have a specific preference for licorice and jelly roll
Hey, sugar daddy
Hello, potential benefactor
Hansel needs some sugar in his bowl
I am in need of financial support
I'll lay out fine China on the linen
I will prepare an elegant meal for you
And polish up the chrome
I will ensure that every detail is perfect
If you've got some sugar for me
If you have money to share with me
Sugar daddy, bring it home
Please come share your wealth with me
Black strap molasses
A specific type of sweetener
You're my orange blossom honey bear
You are my beloved benefactor
Bring me Versace blue jeans
I desire high-end clothing items from a designer brand
Black designer underwear
I desire high-quality lingerie
We'll dress up like the disco dancing
We will wear fashionable clothing while partying and dancing
Jet set in Milan and Rome
We will travel to luxurious locations
Oh, the thrill of control
I enjoy having power and influence
Like the rush of rock and roll
The feeling of control is as exhilarating as the excitement of rock music
Is the sweetest taste I've known, oh yeah
It is a wonderful feeling to have control over others
If you've got some sugar bring it home
Please share your money with me
When honey bees go shopping
An analogy for shopping for luxury items
It's something to be seen
The sight of people shopping for luxury items is impressive
They swarm to wild flowers
Create a feeling of the frenzy of shopping behavior
And get nectar for the queen
Gathering materials that will enrich your life
Everything you bring me
Every gift you give me
Got me dripping like a honeycomb
I am overwhelmed with excitement and gratitude for your gifts
Oh, the thrill of control
I enjoy having power and influence
Like the Blitzkrieg on the roll
The feeling of control is as intense as a military offensive
If you've got some sugar bring it home, bah bah dabba dabba dabba do
Please share your money with me
Come on, sugar daddy, bring it home
Please come share your wealth with me
Whiskey and French cigarettes
Luxury items that I desire
A motorbike with high-speed jets
Another luxury item I desire
A Waterpik, a Cuisinart
Additional luxury items I desire
And a hypo-allergenic dog
I would like a pet that does not cause an allergic reaction
I want all the luxuries of the modern age
I desire many, many luxury items
And every item on every page
I want virtually everything in the catalogue
In the Lillian Vernon catalogue
A specific catalogue that I want to order from
So you think only a woman
I am challenging your perception of gender roles in a relationship
Can truly love a man
I suggest that men can be the object of love from a man or woman
Well you buy me the dress, I'll be more woman
I will present myself in ways that satisfy traditional expectations of femininity if you provide me with nice things
Than a man like you can stand
I will be so feminine that you might have trouble keeping up
I'll be your Venus on a chocolate clam shell
I will be your idealized and beautiful partner
Rising on a sea of marshmallow foam
I will be surrounded by luxurious and comfortable things
It's our tradition to control
Having power and influence is something I value highly
Like Erich Honecker and Helmut Kohl, remember him
Two politicians known for their love of control
From the Ukraine to the Rhone
I desire nice things from all over the world
Sweet home uber allies, Lord, I'm coming home, yeah
I will be happy and feel at home with you, my wealthy benefactor
Come on, sugar daddy, bring me home
Please provide me with the luxury items I desire
Contributed by Colton T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@chenrachum8901
I've got a sweet tooth
for licorice drops and jelly roll,
Hey sugar daddy,
Hansel needs some sugar in his bowl.
I'll lay out fine china on the linen
And polish up the chrome
and if you've got some sugar for me,
Sugar Daddy, bring it home.
Black strap molasses,
you're my orange blossom honey bear.
Bring me Versace blue jeans
and black designer underwear.
We'll dress up like the disco-dancing
jet set in Milan and Rome.
And if you've got some sugar for me,
Sugar Daddy, bring it home.
Oh the thrill of control,
like the rush of rock and roll,
is the sweetest taste I've known. Oh yah
so come on, Sugar Daddy, bring it home.
When honey bees go shopping
it's something to be seen.
They swarm to wild flowers
and get nectar for the queen.
And everything you bring me
got me dripping like a honeycomb
and if you've got some sugar for me,
Sugar Daddy, bring it home.
Oh the thrill of control,
like the Blitzkrieg on the roll,
is the sweetest taste I've know oh yah.
If you've got some sugar
bring it home.Bah bah dabba dabba dabba do
Come on, Sugar Daddy, bring it home!
Whiskey and French cigarettes,
a motorbike with high-speed jets,
a Waterpik, a Cuisinart
and a hypo-allergenic dog.
I want all the luxuries of the modern age,
and every item on every page
in the Lillian Vernon catalogue.
So you think only a woman
can truly love a man.
Well you buy me the dress
I'll be more woman
than a man like you can stand.
I'll be your Venus on a chocolate clam shell
rising on a sea of marshmallow foam
and if you got some sugar for me,
Sugar Daddy, bring it home.
It's our tradition to control,
like Erich Honecker and Helmut Kohl,
remember him
from the Ukraine to the Rhone.
Sweet home uber alles,
Lord, I'm coming home.yah
Come on, Sugar Daddy, bring me home
@ruthegan9901
Lyrics
I've got a sweet tooth
For licorice drops and jelly roll.
Hey Sugar Daddy,
Hansel needs some sugar in his bowl.
I'll lay out fine china on the linen
And polish up the chrome
If you've got some sugar for me,
Sugar Daddy bring it home.
Black strap molasses,
You're my orange blossom honey bear.
Bring me Versace blue jeans
And black designer underwear.
We'll dress up like the disco-dancing jet set
In Milan and Rome.
If you got some sugar for me,
Sugar Daddy bring it home.
Oh the thrill of control,
Like the rush of rock and roll,
It's the sweetest taste I've known,
If you've got some sugar bring it home
When honey bees go shopping
It's something to be seen.
They swarm to wild flowers
And get nectar for the queen.
And every thing you bring me
got me dripping like a honeycomb,
And if you've got some sugar for me,
Sugar Daddy, bring it home.
Oh the thrill of control,
Like a Blitzkrieg on the roll,
It's the sweetest taste I've known,
So if you've got some sugar
Bring it home.
Oh come on, Sugar Daddy, bring it home!
Whiskey and French cigarettes,
A motorbike with high- speed jets,
A Waterpik, a Cuisinart,
And a hypo-allergenic dog.
Oh, I want all the luxuries of the modern age,
And every item on every page
In the Lillian Vernon catalogue.
(spoken)
Luther: Oh baby, something's crossed my mind.
I was thinking you'd look so fine
In a velvet dress
With heels and an ermine stole.
Hansel: Oh, Luther darling, heaven knows
I've never put on women's clothes!
Except for once
My mother's camisole.
So you think only a woman
Can truly love a man.
Then you buy me the dress
I'll be more woman than a man like you can stand.
I'll be your Venus on a chocolate clam shell
Rising on a sea of marshmallow foam,
And if you've got some sugar for me,
Sugar Daddy, bring it home.
It's our tradition to control,
Like Erich Honecker and Helmut Khol, [remember him?]
From the Ukraine to the Rhone.
Sweet home uber alles,
Lord, I'm coming home.
So come on, Sugar Daddy, bring me home.
@aidanorsargos5550
I've got a sweet tooth
For licorice drops and jelly roll
Hey, sugar daddy
Hansel needs some sugar in his bowl
I'll lay out fine China on the linen
And polish up the chrome
If you've got some sugar for me
Sugar daddy, bring it home
Black strap molasses
You're my orange blossom honey bear
Bring me Versace blue jeans
Black designer underwear
We'll dress up like the disco dancing
Jet set in Milan and Rome
If you've got some sugar for me
Sugar daddy, bring it home
Oh, the thrill of control
Like the rush of rock and roll
Is the sweetest taste I've known, oh, yeah
If you've got some sugar, bring it home
When honey bees go shopping
It's something to be seen
They swarm to wild flowers
And get nectar for the Queen
And everything you bring me
Got me dripping like a honeycomb
If you've got some sugar for me
Sugar daddy, bring it home
Oh, the thrill of control
Like the Blitzkrieg on the roll
Is the sweetest taste I've known, oh, yeah
If you've got some sugar bring it home
Come on, sugar daddy, bring it home
Whiskey and French cigarettes
A motorbike with high-speed jets
A Waterpik, a Cuisinart
And a hypo-allergenic dog
I want all the luxuries of the modern age
And every item on every page
In the Lillian Vernon catalogue
Oh, baby, something's crossed my mind
I was thinking you'd look so fine
In a velvet dress
With heels and an ermine stole
Oh, Luther, darling, Heaven knows
I've never put on women's clothes
Except for once, my mother's camisole
So, you think only a woman
Can truly love a man?
Well, you buy me the dress, I'll be more woman
Than a man like you can stand
I'll be your Venus on a chocolate clam shell
Rising on a sea of marshmallow foam
If you got some sugar for me
Sugar daddy, bring it home
It's our tradition to control
Like Erich Honecker and Helmut Kohl, remember him
From the Ukraine to the Rhone
Sweet home uber allies, Lord, I'm coming home, yeah
Come on, sugar daddy, bring me home
@matthewwalker3131
argueably the most daring disguise count olaf ever tried
@Molly-tv5sv
and the most fabulous
@PinkMelatonin
Right along with Shirley
@september_starlight8032
I choked
@theoutlawprince1304
What? He was Olaf or something?
@SindromeDeMascotinha
@@theoutlawprince1304 he was 😊 In the Netflix adaptation, I believe : D
@graciea.3896
Wait till his kids realize that he played this role
They have the coolest dads ever I’m so jealous
@Pluto_Is_A_Planet_
Right! I hope I get reincarnated into a family with two gay dads as cool as them in my next life! Lol
@gamingdemigodxiii5630
Considering his role as Count Olaf from ASoUE (which was (mostly) marked to kids), I'm certain that they have some idea due to the Miserable Mill.
@randomhuman4623
@Rei Naoki They didn't say best, just coolest