Sweet Thing
Jagger Mick Lyrics
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We were at each other night and day
You were so sensual and so inventive
We said we'd stick together come what may
In the beginning, you were so brutal
You turned the heat on in the afternoon
Get so excited, get so addicted
Now I don't wanna spoil the party
I know it goes against the grain
As the plane touched down I got movies of you
Running through my fevered brain
I really love my sweet thing, I can't give her up
I really love my sweet thing, I can't give her up
I really love my sweet thing, I can't give her up
In the beginning, when we were winning
I was your ever-present love-sick fool
You turned the heat off and left me standing
Freezing by your swimming pool
I can't give it up
I can't give it up
I can't give it up
I can't give it up
Now I don't wanna spoil the party
I know it goes against the grain
As the plane touched down, and the midnight moon
Can't just walk away
Really love my sweet thing, wanna' lick it up
Really love my sweet thing, wanna' lick it up
Really love my sweet thing, can't give it up
Really love my sweet thing, can't give it up
The lyrics of "Sweet Thing" by Mick Jagger depict a relationship that started out as a torrid love affair but eventually lost its spark. The first verse reflects on the beginning of the relationship when everything was uncomplicated, and the couple was fascinated with each other's passion and creativity. However, as the song progresses, Jagger sings about the gradual decline of the relationship, as his partner became increasingly cruel and left him behind, lonely and neglected.
The chorus reveals an internal struggle as Jagger declares his love for his "sweet thing" but acknowledges that he can't give her up. The second verse highlights the contrast between the beginning and the end of the relationship, where he once drank from her "golden spoon," he now can't let go of her despite feeling abandoned and betrayed.
The last chorus brings together the intensity and addiction of the relationship by using sensual, sexual language, where Jagger declares that he wants to "lick it up" and reinforces that he cannot give up on his "sweet thing."
Overall, the song seems to be about the painful realization that a once passionate relationship has faded but holding onto it, despite its flaws, has become intoxicating.
Line by Line Meaning
In the beginning, when life was simple
At the start of our relationship, things were easy and uncomplicated.
We were at each other night and day
We were constantly together, day and night.
You were so sensual and so inventive
You were very attractive and imaginative.
We said we'd stick together come what may
We promised to stay together no matter what challenges came our way.
In the beginning, you were so brutal
Initially, you were aggressive in your approach to our relationship.
You turned the heat on in the afternoon
You would get me excited and aroused in the middle of the day.
Get so excited, get so addicted
I became so infatuated with you, and couldn't get enough of you.
You had me eating from your golden spoon
You had complete control over me, and I would do anything for you.
Now I don't wanna spoil the party
I don't want to ruin our relationship with what I'm about to say.
I know it goes against the grain
I'm aware that what I'm about to say is not what you want to hear.
As the plane touched down I got movies of you
As I landed, I couldn't stop thinking about you.
Running through my fevered brain
You were on my mind, and I couldn't stop thinking about you.
I really love my sweet thing, I can't give her up
I'm deeply in love with you, and I can't end our relationship.
In the beginning, when we were winning
At the start of our time together when things were going well.
I was your ever-present love-sick fool
I was always available for you, hopelessly in love.
You turned the heat off and left me standing
Eventually, you lost interest and left me feeling abandoned.
Freezing by your swimming pool
You left me feeling cold and alone, even when you were nearby.
Really love my sweet thing, wanna' lick it up
I desire you with intensity, and want to be close to you.
Can't just walk away
I can't move on from our relationship as easily as you seem to be able to.
Really love my sweet thing, can't give it up
I'm committed to you and unable to end our relationship.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management
Written by: MICK JAGGER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Again, as this is so suiting to Micks voice. The falsetto, the staccato way of singing and the lion's roar, it feels like this is an essential part of the man's soul. Controlled agression
@deceiver444
This song still kicks ass 30years later.
The groove, the production, Jagger's vocal delivery, that sax solo, it's all fire.
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When "Wandering Spirit" was released, Mick was turning 50 and Melanie Hamrick was in the 1st grade.
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You can say that again!
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One of the best Jagger songs β€οΈ