A native of rural Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, the ambitious young singer discovered her voice at a young age, learning guitar in her teenage years and eventually relocating to Los Angeles where she honed her songwriting, made connections, and rose through industry showcases until Interscope came calling.
Sugarcoat
Jaira burns Lyrics
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I'm so fucking tired of you
So emotionless, something I can't fix
And I'm just way too good for you
I'm not gonna sugarcoat it, babe
I'm not gonna fake it, tell you we gon' make it
You can wipe that smile right off your face
Yeah
And I hate your tattoos and your hair and your car and your clothes
And I hate when you're drinking
'Cause that's when you fuck up the most
And I hate that I gave you a chance
When I know that you're not what I want
And I can't sugarcoat it, coat it
No I, I, I, I, I, I can't
No I, I, I, I, I, I can't
And I can't sugarcoat it, coat it
No, I can't sugarcoat it, coat it
Pull over right now, I can't keep this down
I'm so fucking tired of you
All those things I loved will never make up
For that shit you put me through
I'm not gonna sugarcoat it, babe
I'm not gonna fake it, tell you we gon' make it
You can wipe that smile right off your face
Always playin' victim, figured out your system
Yeah
And I hate your tattoos and your hair and your car and your clothes
And I hate when you're drinking
'Cause that's when you fuck up the most
And I hate that I gave you a chance
When I know that you're not what I want
And I can't sugarcoat it, coat it
No I, I, I, I, I, I can't
No I, I, I, I, I, I can't
And I can't sugarcoat it, coat it
No, I can't sugarcoat it, coat it
I can't keep up with all your lies and
You say the same shit every time and
I've got all of you so memorized and
You say the same shit every time
I'm not gonna sugarcoat it, babe
I'm not gonna fake it, tell you we gon' make it
You can wipe that smile right off your face
Always playin' victim, figured out your system
Yeah
And I hate your tattoos and your hair and your car and your clothes
And I hate when you're drinking
'Cause that's when you fuck up the most
And I hate that I gave you a chance
When I know that you're not what I want
And I can't sugarcoat it, coat it
No I, I, I, I, I, I can't
No I, I, I, I, I, I can't
And I can't sugarcoat it, coat it
No, I can't sugarcoat it, coat it
The lyrics to Jaira Burns's song "Sugarcoat" explore the aftermath of a tumultuous, toxic relationship. The singer is fed up with their partner, who has ruined what they had, and is tired of their partner's emotional distance and inability to change. The singer is blunt in their assessment of the situation and refuses to sugarcoat the truth. They criticize their partner's tattoos, hair, car, and clothes, and hate the way they act when they drink. They regret giving their partner a chance when they knew deep down that they were not what they wanted.
The chorus repeats that the singer cannot sugarcoat the situation and is not going to fake that things will get better. They see through their partner's attempts to play the victim and have figured out their system. The singer is done with the relationship, and there is no going back.
The emotional intensity of the song is heightened by the music, which features a driving beat and a catchy melody that complements the pointed lyrics. Overall, "Sugarcoat" is a powerful anthem of self-respect and empowerment, reminding listeners that they don't have to settle for less than they deserve.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you proud of this since you ruined it?
I am asking you if you take pride in the fact that you destroyed what we had.
I'm so fucking tired of you
I am expressing my extreme exhaustion from dealing with you.
So emotionless, something I can't fix
You lack any emotion, and it is not something that can be remedied by me.
And I'm just way too good for you
I am significantly better than you and deserve better than what you have to offer.
I'm not gonna sugarcoat it, babe
I am not going to hide the truth or pretend that things are better than they actually are.
You can wipe that smile right off your face
Stop pretending that everything is okay by smiling because it is not.
Always playin' victim, figured out your system
You constantly play the role of the victim, but I have identified your pattern and tactics.
And I hate your tattoos and your hair and your car and your clothes
I despise everything about your physical appearance, possessions, and style.
And I hate when you're drinking
It infuriates me when you consume alcohol because that is when you make the most mistakes.
And I hate that I gave you a chance
I regret giving you an opportunity because you have proven to be unworthy.
Pull over right now, I can't keep this down
Stop the car immediately because I cannot hold back my feelings any longer and need to express them.
All those things I loved will never make up
Even though there were things about you that I appreciated, they will never compensate enough for how you have treated me.
For that shit you put me through
I am referring to the terrible experiences and hardships you caused me to endure.
I can't keep up with all your lies
I cannot continue to follow or believe your constant deceitful behavior.
And you say the same shit every time
Your words and actions have become predictable and repetitive.
No, I can't sugarcoat it, coat it
I cannot hide my true feelings or the harsh reality of the situation.
Writer(s): Amish Dilipkumar Patel, Sabrina Louise Bernstein, Brittany Nicole Mullen, Delacey Delacey, Jaira Burns
Contributed by Landon G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.