Walker was born on 25th December 1949 in San Francisco, California; his parents were blues fans, and introduced him to the music when he was young. He learnt to play the guitar at the age of fourteen, and left home at sixteen to work as a performer. He soon met Mike Bloomfield, who introduced him to the Bay Area Blues scene. During the 1960s, Walker opened for such artists as Earl Hooker, Freddie King, and Lowell Fulson.
In 1975 he left the blues scene for ten years to sing with a gospel quartet called The Spiritual Corinthians. In 1980, he recorded an album with this group called God Will Provide. Walker left the Spiritual Corinthians in 1985, but has maintained a gospel influence in his music.
He returned to San Francisco in 1985, and formed a group called the Bosstalkers. He released four albums on the Hightone Records label before moving to Verve/Gitanes (a division of Polydor/Polygram). Walker released six albums with this label, and won a series of awards in the 1990s.
Walker has released several albums since leaving Verve, including four separate works between 2002 and 2003.
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Sugar
Joe Louis Walker Lyrics
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Good evening, ladies and gentlemen and royalty
I got my man royal on the track
And my dawg, Bishop, young don, oh well
(Sweeter than Sugar)
Don't argue much now that I
Acquired some things of the good life
360 medina how things have changed
I gotta thank God for my life and all
He keeps blessing with more and more
I'm far to a pro 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 than Sugar)
Shopping sprees, trips over seas
Finest luxuries, the good life
I just say the word and everything
(Sweeter than Sugar)
The cars I want, I buy the lot
The cribs I want, I buy the block
I just say the word and everything
(Sweeter than Sugar)
Moderate players, that's what we are
About gettin' paper, feel me God
No longer out there chasin' dreams
I'm living the words of the song I sing
Gotta thank my fans for your support
For you all keep loving me more and more
I'm far to a pro 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
(Sweeter than Sugar)
Shopping sprees, trips over seas
Finest luxuries, the good life
I just say the word and everything
(Sweeter than Sugar)
The cars I want, I buy the lot
The cribs I want, I buy the block
I just say the word and everything
(Sweeter than Sugar)
Cars, jewels and chips, word
Rims, cribs and chicks, word
Love for these streets, I got it
Cars, jewels and chips
Rims, cribs and chicks
Love for these streets
(Sweeter than Sugar)
Shopping sprees, trips over seas
Finest luxuries, the good life
I just say the word and everything
(Sweeter than Sugar)
The cars I want, I buy the lot
The cribs I want, I buy the block
I just say the word and everything
(Sweeter than Sugar)
Shopping sprees, trips over seas
Finest luxuries, the good life
I just say the word and everything
(Sweeter than Sugar)
The cars I want, I buy the lot
The cribs I want, I buy the block
I just say the word and everything
(Sweeter than Sugar)
(Sweeter than Sugar)
(Sweeter than Sugar)
The song "Sugar" by Joe Louis Walker is a celebration of success and all the luxuries that come with it. The first verse starts with the artist acknowledging his fame and thanking his fans for their continued support. He then boasts about his extravagant lifestyle, talking about his mansion with an east and a west wing and the finest luxuries he now has access to. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes how much sweeter life is with all these worldly possessions.
In the second verse, Walker continues to flaunt his success and material gain. He talks about how easy it is for him to acquire anything he desires, from cars to houses, with just a word. He also mentions how he no longer has to chase his dreams because he's already achieved them, showing that he sees his success as a sign that he has made it. The final chorus brings everything together, repeating the mantra of how sweet life is when you have wealth and power.
Overall, "Sugar" is a braggadocious track that celebrates and revels in the luxurious lifestyle that success brings. It is a snapshot of Walker's life at the time of its creation and showcases his love for material wealth.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, J O E
The artist is introducing himself with his name.
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen and royalty
The artist is greeting the audience.
I got my man royal on the track
The artist has someone named Royal helping with the track.
And my dawg, Bishop, young don, oh well
The artist also has someone named Bishop helping with the track.
(Sweeter than Sugar)
This phrase is repeated throughout the song and emphasizes the good life the artist is experiencing.
Don't argue much now that I
The artist is not arguing as much now as he used to.
Acquired some things of the good life
The artist has acquired some luxuries in life.
360 medina how things have changed
The artist reflects on how much his life has changed.
A crib with a east and a west wing
The artist has a luxurious mansion with two wings.
I gotta thank God for my life and all
The artist is grateful to God for his life.
He keeps blessing with more and more
The artist feels like he is continuously being blessed.
I'm far to a pro now I see that I
The artist feels like he has become a professional now.
Can reach for a dream and pull it from the sky
The artist feels like he can achieve anything he wants.
My life would be, if left up to me
The artist dreams of an even more luxurious life.
Shopping sprees, trips over seas
The artist goes on shopping sprees and luxurious trips overseas.
Finest luxuries, the good life
The artist has the finest luxuries and is living the good life.
The cars I want, I buy the lot
The artist buys all the cars that he wants.
The cribs I want, I buy the block
The artist buys all the houses that he wants.
Moderate players, that's what we are
The artist considers himself and his team to be moderate players.
About gettin' paper, feel me God
The artist is focused on making money.
No longer out there chasin' dreams
The artist has stopped chasing his dreams because he has accomplished them.
I'm living the words of the song I sing
The artist is living the life he sings about in his songs.
Gotta thank my fans for your support
The artist is thankful to his fans for their support.
For you all keep loving me more and more
The artist appreciates how his fans keep supporting him.
Cars, jewels and chips, word
The artist has expensive cars, jewelry, and money.
Rims, cribs and chicks, word
The artist has expensive car rims, houses, and women.
Love for these streets, I got it
The artist has love for the streets he came from despite his success.
Shopping sprees, trips over seas
The artist goes on shopping sprees and luxurious trips overseas.
The cars I want, I buy the lot
The artist buys all the cars that he wants.
The cribs I want, I buy the block
The artist buys all the houses that he wants.
(Sweeter than Sugar)
This phrase is repeated throughout the song and emphasizes the good life the artist is experiencing.
Shopping sprees, trips over seas
The artist goes on shopping sprees and luxurious trips overseas.
The cars I want, I buy the lot
The artist buys all the cars that he wants.
The cribs I want, I buy the block
The artist buys all the houses that he wants.
(Sweeter than Sugar)
This phrase is repeated throughout the song and emphasizes the good life the artist is experiencing.
Shopping sprees, trips over seas
The artist goes on shopping sprees and luxurious trips overseas.
The cars I want, I buy the lot
The artist buys all the cars that he wants.
The cribs I want, I buy the block
The artist buys all the houses that he wants.
(Sweeter than Sugar)
This phrase is repeated throughout the song and emphasizes the good life the artist is experiencing.
Writer(s): Louis Joseph Walker Copyright: Polygram Ed., Bosstalkin' Music
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