Sweets For My Sweet
King Ben E.& The Drifters Lyrics
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Your tasty kiss thrills me so
Sweets for my sweet, sugar for my honey
I'll never ever let you go
If you wanted that star that shines so brightly
To match the star dust in your eyes
Darlin', I would chase that bright star nightly
'Cause I would give sweets for my sweet, sugar for my honey
Your tasty kiss thrills me so
Sweets for my sweet, sugar for my honey
I'll never ever let you go
And if you needed a dream to keep you smiling
I'll tell the sandman you were blue
And I'd ask him to keep that sand a-piling
'Till your dreams would come true
'Cause I would give sweets for my sweet, sugar for my honey
Your tasty kiss thrills me so
Sweets for my sweet, sugar for my honey
I'll never ever let you go
If you wanted a love to last forever
Then I would send my love your way
And my love would only last forever
But forever and a day
'Cause I would give sweets for my sweet, sugar for my honey
Your tasty kiss thrills me so
Sweets for my sweet, sugar for my honey
I'll never ever let you go
The lyrics to "Sweets for my sweet" by King Ben E. & The Drifters describe a lover's commitment to his significant other. The song is an expression of the artist's undying love and the lengths he is willing to go to show it. The chorus "Sweets for my sweet, sugar for my honey, Your tasty kiss thrills me so, I'll never ever let you go" is a declaration of his unwavering love and promises to always be there for his partner.
The first verse talks about how he would do anything to make his love happy, even going as far as chasing a star if she wanted it. The second verse continues with the same theme, promising to make his love's dreams come true. The third verse is a testament to the permanence of his love, stating that his love would last forever and a day.
Overall, the song portrays a sweet, romantic sentiment that so many people can relate to. It's a testament to the power of love and the lengths people will go to show it.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweets for my sweet, sugar for my honey
I will continuously give you whatever you desire, whether that be sweet treats or sugary words of affection.
Your tasty kiss thrills me so
Your delicious, passionate kiss excites me and brings joy to my life.
I'll never ever let you go
I will always hold you close and never let you leave my side.
If you wanted that star that shines so brightly
If you desired a magnificent and awe-inspiring object, such as a star, I would do everything in my power to attain it for you.
To match the star dust in your eyes
Your stunning and captivating gaze resembles the beauty of star dust and I would do anything to make it even more mesmerizing.
Darlin', I would chase that bright star nightly
My love for you is so strong that I would tirelessly chase after the star every night until I could present it to you.
And try to steal it from the skies
I would go to great lengths to take the star from its heavenly place in the sky just to bring a smile to your face.
'Cause I would give sweets for my sweet, sugar for my honey
Repeating the first verse, emphasizing that the singer would go to great lengths to keep their beloved happy.
And if you needed a dream to keep you smiling
If you ever needed something to make you happy, such as a dream, I would do everything in my power to make it a reality for you.
I'll tell the sandman you were blue
I will communicate to the sandman that you are sad and in need of a happy dream.
And I'd ask him to keep that sand a-piling
I would implore the sandman to continue piling sand on you, allowing your pleasant dream to last as long as possible.
'Till your dreams would come true
I would keep the sandman piling sand until all of your dreams have been fulfilled and you are happy once again.
If you wanted a love to last forever
If you desired a long-lasting, eternal love, I would give you that love.
Then I would send my love your way
I would express and give you all of my love, showering you with affection and warmth.
And my love would only last forever
My love for you would never dissipate and will last for all eternity.
But forever and a day
My love for you will last for an infinite amount of time and beyond.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jerome Pomus, Mortimer Shuman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@billyangus
All four of these gentlemen (pictured) are in the Spirit World now.
Charlie Thomas(1937-2023), lead vocalist,
answered the call of Creator on January 31st
to take stage with his bandmates,
following his bout with liver cancer.
R.I.P. Charlie 🕯🕯🌈🌈
@billyangus
All four of these gentlemen (pictured) are in the Spirit World now.
Charlie Thomas(1937-2023), lead vocalist,
answered the call of Creator on January 31st
to take stage with his bandmates,
following his bout with liver cancer.
R.I.P. Charlie 🕯🕯🌈🌈
@MrJamieMurph4141969
May they all RIP, in Rock and Roll Heaven. They all had such great voices. :)
@michaelesralian1268
The entire percussion section is done beautifully. The drummer is insane and the cymbal work (triplets) is outstanding. I also hear cow bell, bongos and rim shots placed just right. The piano player is also outstanding. The females singing background are excellent. Great arrangement!
@hertstraveller
I believe the background singers were Dionne Warwick, Dee Dee Warwick, Cissy Houston and Doris Troy
@gillianshaw9403
Being a white "Baby Boomer from Britain" I heard the Searchers version first. And I loved it. Only recently did I hear this version. And yeah...it's an absolute gem! Fabulous vocals & instrumentation. And the tempo is... just to die for! One very classy recording. Hats off to the team that produced it.
@barrycole6162
Exactly what I've been saying all along, love both versions
@kathleendelloiacono1240
Amen😊
@clarkewi
One of my first 45's I bought when I was 10. And I must say, I had pretty good taste. This is a great track.
@miketheshanmanmangan
Nothing makes a better DAILY DOSE OF THE DRIFTERS than "SWEETS FOR MY SWEET"
@purpletigers4020
Oh!! YES!!!!