Comprised of Ard Matthews (Vocals, Guitar), Brent Harris (Drums, Vocals), Denholm Harding (Bass, Vocals), Just Jinjer is the biggest selling rock group in their home country of South Africa.
In just over a decade they have sold over a quarter million albums, toured with U2, Counting Crows, Live, Goo Goo Dolls, plus dozens of other massive artists.
Their first international release, on Curb Records, is set to hit the airwaves and shelves globally towards the end of 2009. Thus far, on April 7, 2009, Curb released an EP featuring “Can I Have More”, “Home” and “Time of Your Life”. On September 8, 2009, “What He Means” was released as a single by Curb Records. “What He Means” was already a number one single in South Africa in 2006.
Art Matthews and Brent Harris are both known to be big fans of English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and have been known to wear the Spurs tops during gigs.
Sugar Man
Just Jinger Lyrics
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'Cos I'm tired of these scenes
For a blue coin won't you bring back
All those colours to my dreams
Silver magic ships you carry
Jumpers, coke, sweet Mary Jane
Sugar man met a false friend
On a lonely dusty road
It had turned to dead black coal
Silver magic ships you carry
Jumpers, coke, sweet Mary Jane
Sugar man you're the answer
That makes my questions disappear
Sugar man 'cos I'm weary
Of those double games I hear
Sugar man, sugar man, sugar man, sugar man
Sugar man, won't you hurry
'Cos I'm tired of these scenes
For a blue coin won't you bring back
All those colours to my dreams
Silver magic ships you carry
Jumpers, coke, sweet Mary Jane
Sugar man you're the answer
That makes my questions disappear
Sugar man 'cos I'm weary
Of those double games I hear
Sugar man, sugar man, sugar man, sugar man
Silver magic ships you carry
Jumpers, coke, sweet Mary Jane, yeah
Sugar man, sugar man, sugar man, hey yeah
Sugar man, sugar man, sugar man
Sugar man, won't you hurry
'Cos I'm tired of these scenes
For a blue coin won't you bring back
All those colours to my dreams
Sugar man, Sugar man
Sugar man you're the answer
That makes my questions disappear
The lyrics to Just Jinger's "Sugar Man" tell a story of longing and addiction, using vivid imagery and metaphors. The song is addressed to the titular "sugar man," who is implored to return and bring back the colors to the singer's dreams. The singer is tired of living through "scenes" and "double games," and seeks solace in the sugar man's ability to make "questions disappear."
The song references several drugs, including "sweet Mary Jane" (a slang term for marijuana) and "coke." The silver magic ships and jumpers mentioned in the lyrics are suggestive of LSD and other hallucinogens. The song's narrator sees the sugar man as an answer to their problems, even though they acknowledge he is surrounded by danger and a false friend. The loss of the singer's heart and its transformation into "dead black coal" is likely a reference to the heartache and pain caused by addiction.
Overall, the song paints a picture of a person struggling with addiction, seeking to escape their reality through substance use and longing for something or someone to bring them back to a place of vibrant color and beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
Sugar man, won't you hurry
The singer is urgently requesting the Sugar Man to hurry.
'Cos I'm tired of these scenes
The singer is exhausted from their current situation and wants things to change.
For a blue coin won't you bring back
The singer is willing to pay the Sugar Man to bring back something important.
All those colours to my dreams
The artist wants the Sugar Man to bring back the vibrancy and excitement that has been lost from their dreams.
Silver magic ships you carry
The Sugar Man has the ability to transport the artist to a magical place.
Jumpers, coke, sweet Mary Jane
The Sugar Man has access to drugs and other illicit substances.
Sugar man met a false friend
The Sugar Man fell victim to deception and betrayal by a person they thought they could trust.
On a lonely dusty road
This betrayal happened in a desolate and isolated place.
Lost my heart when I found it
The artist experienced heartbreak after discovering something that was once dear to them has been destroyed.
It had turned to dead black coal
The object of the artist's affection has been corrupted and ruined beyond repair.
Sugar man you're the answer
The Sugar Man has the power to solve the problems that the singer is facing.
That makes my questions disappear
The Sugar Man's abilities are so great that the artist doesn't even need to ask any questions.
Sugar man 'cos I'm weary
The singer is tired and in need of the Sugar Man's help.
Of those double games I hear
The singer is tired of people being dishonest and playing mind games.
Sugar man, sugar man, sugar man, sugar man
Repetition of the Sugar Man's name emphasizes his importance.
Contributed by Blake H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@GaryLaaks1
Evidence that South Africa can produce 1st rate groups and music. Very proud of Ard and the boys.
@The_most_guitarist_of_all_time
Most criminally underrated band in the world
@praisegezanikhutla3306
This Masterpiece diserves million likes
@thapeloradebe507
RIP Sixto
@tammycano1059
Following just jinger for 18 yrs still my favorite!!!!!So much talent...My absolute favorite!!!🩷
@huntingpublicnz
I remember as a teenager these guys performed at action cricket in Richards bay. They played this song 🙌🙌🙌
@shervahn
RIP Sixto Rodriguez
@PERSACC1
nice cover
@juancarrion7818
Vey good man.
@tammycano1059
Love love love!!!!!!!