Jett Rebel, the Artist formally known as Jelte Tuinstra, comes from a music… Read Full Bio ↴Jett Rebel, the Artist formally known as Jelte Tuinstra, comes from a musical family. Raised by the music of his parents and his own soul records. Picked up instruments before he could walk! Finally started playing the drums at the age of 5, later picking up piano guitar and bass. He started recording music at a very young age, using a tape-recorder and a toy-tape-player (a technique called ping-ponging). This all resulted in Jelte having written many songs, making many recordings and playing in numerous bands before turning 10.
Exploring musical boundaries while playing many different genres, playing anything from Funk to Prog-rock, from Jazz to singing Medieval choir music. The mutual love for 60’s music between him and Highschool friend Marnix Dorrestein resulted in a journey to writing the ultimate song. Their band Metro Mortale is still an unknown treasure. Meanwhile Jelte had already recorded over 5 solo records without publishing anything. A lot of material from this era has yet to be released. His most ambitious work from that period is the 2009 album “Red Coat”. A concept album about a teenage crush, in which the fundament for the Jett Rebel Sound can be found. Jelte plays over 15 instruments on the record, and worked day and night (between classes).
After High school, Jelte began to study piano at the Amsterdam Conservatory. Being unable to play instruments for a while, due to the cause of RSI, Jelte took his vocal and producing skills to a next level. Left the conservatory almost as quick as he came and started playing synthesizers for the group Valerius. While playing bigger venues and reaching more people, Jelte started writing and producing for the band as well.
Nowadays more often Jett Rebel takes over Jelte’s body. And Jett Rebel didn’t grow up in the small Dutch village “Baarn”. Jett’s from venus.

Jett Rebel

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Rick van Wort
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Amber Gomaa
Jessica Manuputty

Sugar
Jett Rebel Lyrics

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Why did you look at me like that
Where did you do that for
It's hard to remember
I remember I used to be so sure
The back row's heading for house now
While the front row screaming for encore
And there will always be a place in my heart for you
Or a girl just like you

I know that I can be annoying
I know that you think I'm a cheater
I know that you've been avoiding me
Yes I know would like to leave me
I know I tend to overdo things to tell you
All about the feeling
And there will always be a place in my heart for you

Sugar, you know I gotta leave you
Sugar, you know I gotta leave you
Sugar, you know I gotta leave you if I didn't have to
And there will always be a place in my heart for you
or a girl just like you

ooh I love you
did I ever tell you I love you
did I ever tell you I love you

you know I'm just making conversation baby baby baby
I know that I can be difficult
I know that you don't believe me
I know that you think I'm too hard on myself
I'm sorry, it's just not that easy
I know I tend to overdo things to tell you
All about the feeling
And there will always be a place in my heart for you
or a girl just like you

Sugar, you know I gotta leave you
Sugar, you know I gotta leave you
Sugar, you know I gotta leave you if I didn't have to
And there will always be a place in my heart for you
or a girl just like you

Sugar, you know I gotta leave you
Sugar, you know I gotta leave you
Sugar, you know I gotta leave you if I didn't have to
And there will always be a place in my heart for you, heart for you

Sugar, sugar, sugar, sugar,

Sugar, and there will always be a place in my heart for you
or a girl just like you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Jett Rebel's song Sugar are about a complicated relationship, one that is hard to understand and remember. The singer is addressing a past love interest, wondering why they looked at them in a certain way and what it all meant. The verses continue to explore the complexities of the relationship, with the singer acknowledging their faults and mistakes in the situation. They even suggest that the other person may be better off without them. However, despite it all, there will always be a place in their heart for this person, or someone like them.

The chorus of the song repeats the title, "Sugar, you know I gotta leave you," indicating that the singer knows they have to move on from this relationship, even if it is difficult. The repetition of the line "Sugar, sugar, sugar, sugar," in the final moments of the song serves as a poignant reminder of the sweetness and complexity of the relationship.

Overall, the lyrics in Sugar capture the bittersweet nature of a complicated relationship that is full of love, mistakes, and ultimately, the need to move on.

Line by Line Meaning

Why did you look at me like that
I don't understand why you gave me that particular look

Where did you do that for
What was the motivation behind that action

It's hard to remember
I'm having difficulty recalling something

I remember I used to be so sure
I used to have complete confidence in something

The back row's heading for house now, while the front row screaming for encore
The people in the back are leaving, while the people in the front want more

And there will always be a place in my heart for you, or a girl just like you
I will always hold a special place in my heart for you, or someone similar to you

I know that I can be annoying
I'm aware that I can be bothersome

I know that you think I'm a cheater
I'm aware that you suspect me of being unfaithful

I know that you've been avoiding me
I'm aware that you've been actively evading me

Yes I know would like to leave me
I'm aware that you're considering leaving me

I know I tend to overdo things to tell you, All about the feeling
I have a tendency to go overboard when expressing my emotions to you

Sugar, you know I gotta leave you
I need to end this relationship

And there will always be a place in my heart for you, or a girl just like you
I will always hold a special place in my heart for you, or someone similar to you

ooh I love you
I have strong feelings of love for you

did I ever tell you I love you
Have I mentioned my love for you?

you know I'm just making conversation baby baby baby
I'm just trying to make small talk here

I know that I can be difficult
I'm aware that I can be hard to deal with

I know that you don't believe me
I'm aware that you doubt what I'm saying

I know that you think I'm too hard on myself
I'm aware that you believe I'm too self-critical

I'm sorry, it's just not that easy
I apologize, but the situation is complicated

Sugar, and there will always be a place in my heart for you, or a girl just like you
I will always hold a special place in my heart for you, or someone similar to you

Sugar, sugar, sugar, sugar
Repeated emphasis on the situation being 'sweet', or generally pleasing

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