Sweeter Than Sugar
Joe Lyrics
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Good evening ladies and gentlemen (and royalty)
I got my man royal on the track
And my dog bishop young don oh well
Sweeter then sugar
Don't argue much now that I
360 Medina how things have changed
A crib with a east and a west wing
I gotta thank god for my life and all
He keeps blessing with more and more
I' gonna ball to I fall now I see that I
Can reach for a dream and pull it from the sky
Sweeter then sugar is what I dream
My life would be if left up to me
And oh I like that
Sweeter then sugar
[Chorus]
Shopping sprees trips over seas
Finest luxuries
The good life
I just say the word and it will be
The cars I want I buy the lot
The cribs I want I buy the block
I just say the word and it will be
Moderate players that's we are
About getting paper feel me god
No longer out there chasing dreams
Living the words for the song I sing
Gotta thank mynas for your support
Cause you"ll keep loving more and more
I' gonna ball to I fall now I see that I
Can reach for a dream and pull it from the sky
Sweeter then sugar is what I dream
My life would be if left-up to me
And oh I like that
Sweeter then sugar
[Chorus]
[Repeat: x2]
Cars jewels and chips (word)
Rims cribs and chicks (word)
Love for these streets (I got it)
Sweeter then sugar
[Chorus: x2]
The song "Sweeter Than Sugar" by Joe begins with his introduction and a shout out to his collaborators. The lyrics then delve into Joe's rags to riches story, where he talks about how things have changed for the better since acquiring the 'good life.' Joe expresses gratitude towards God for blessing him with more and more, which is evident in the shopping sprees, trips overseas, and luxuries that he can now afford. He talks about living the words for the song he sings and thanks his fans for their support.
The lyrics emphasize Joe's desire for the good life, where he can buy anything he wants with just a word. He dreams of a life where everything is sweet, just like sugar. The chorus repeats the theme of acquiring the good life, where he can have the cars, cribs, and everything else that he desires. The verses emphasize his struggle to reach where he is, and the chorus represents the rewards of his struggle.
The song portrays Joe's ambition to strive for success and how his dream has finally become a reality. It expresses gratitude and humility towards God while also acknowledging the support of his fans. It is a celebratory song about living the good life and achieving success.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh J.O.E.
Introducing himself with his stage name.
Good evening ladies and gentlemen (and royalty)
Greeting his audience with respect.
I got my man royal on the track
Acknowledging his collaboration with music producer named Royal.
And my dog bishop young don oh well
Mentioning his fellow music artist Bishop Young Don as part of his crew.
Sweeter then sugar
Expressing how good life has been to him lately.
Don't argue much now that I
Admitting to being less confrontational now that he's achieved success.
Acquired some things of the good life
Acknowledging his newfound wealth and luxury possessions.
360 Medina how things have changed
Referring to a specific location where he grew up and how different his life is now.
A crib with a east and a west wing
Boasting about his large and lavish home with multiple wings.
I gotta thank god for my life and all
Showing gratitude towards a higher power for his blessings.
He keeps blessing with more and more
Acknowledging how his success and fortune continues to grow.
I' gonna ball to I fall now I see that I
Expressing his determination to continue enjoying life to the fullest.
Can reach for a dream and pull it from the sky
Believing that he can achieve anything he sets his mind on.
Sweeter then sugar is what I dream
Imagining an even better life than he has now.
My life would be if left-up to me
Thinking about the possibilities of what he could do with his wealth and success.
And oh I like that
Expressing his satisfaction with his current good fortunes.
Shopping sprees trips over seas
Listing some of the luxuries he's able to enjoy.
Finest luxuries
Boasting about his ability to purchase the finest things money can buy.
I just say the word and it will be
Asserting his power to obtain whatever he desires.
The cars I want I buy the lot
Showing off his collection of cars and how easily he can acquire them.
The cribs I want I buy the block
Boasting about his ability to purchase entire blocks of real estate for his personal use.
Moderate players that's we are
Acknowledging that he and his crew aren't too flashy or showy despite their wealth.
About getting paper feel me god
Focused on continuing to make money and be successful.
No longer out there chasing dreams
Reflecting on how he's already achieved his dreams.
Living the words for the song I sing
Being authentic and true to himself in his music and life in general.
Gotta thank mynas for your support
Showing appreciation towards his fans who continue to support him.
Cause you'll keep loving more and more
Believing that his fans will continue to support him as his career grows.
Cars jewels and chips (word)
Listing some of the material possessions he has acquired.
Rims cribs and chicks (word)
More boasting about his possessions, this time including women as objects.
Love for these streets (I got it)
Knowing that he's still appreciated in the neighborhoods he came from.
Sweeter then sugar
Reiterating how sweet life is for him now.
Chorus: Shopping sprees trips over seas
Repeating the chorus again for emphasis.
The good life
Boasting about his luxurious lifestyle.
I just say the word and it will be
Asserting his power and control over his life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CURTIS MAYFIELD, ERNEST E DIXON, ROY L. III HAMILTON
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