My Friends
M.I.H. Lyrics
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My friend Jack eats sugar loaves
Sugarman hasn't got a care
He's been traveling everywhere
Been on a voyage across an ocean
Heard the sweet sounds of wheels in motion
He's seen hawks fly high to hail the setting sun
My friend Jack eats sugar loaves
Sugarman hasn't got a care
He's been traveling everywhere
He's seen the people in the city
And the bright lights looks awful pretty
He's followed dusty tracks into eternity
Eating sugar cane in Cuba
Try to grow it in Japan
On the west coast, he's real famous
Kids they call him sugar man
My friend Jack
My friend Jack
My friend Jack
My friend Jack
My friend Jack eats sugar loaves
My friend Jack eats sugar loaves
Sugarman hasn't got a care
He's been traveling everywhere
Been on a voyage across an ocean
Heard the sweet sounds of wheels in motion
He's seen hawks fly high to hail the setting sun
Eating sugar cane in Cuba
Try to grow it in Japan
On the west coast, he's real famous
Kids they call him sugar man
Been on a voyage across an ocean
Heard the sweet sounds of wheels in motion
He's seen the hawks fly high to hail the setting sun
My friend Jack eats sugar loaves
My friend Jack eats sugar loaves
Sugarman hasn't got a care
The song "My Friends" by the band M.I.H. talks about a carefree, wandering man named "Sugarman". The song's lyrics repeat that "My friend Jack eats sugar loaves, Sugarman hasn't got a care. He's been traveling everywhere." Sugarman is described as having traveled across oceans and seen hawks fly high, following dusty tracks into eternity. He has been to Cuba where he eats sugar cane and to Japan where he tries to grow it. On the west coast, he is famous among kids who call him sugar man. The lyrics convey a sense of wanderlust and a free-spirited nature.
The song may be interpreted as a tribute to the beauty of life on the road, or as a lament for a society that values consumerism and capitalism over the freedom of an unanchored life. The lyrics "He's seen the people in the city and the bright lights looks awful pretty" can be seen as a critique of the idea that material possessions make a happy life. Overall, the song's lyrics are playful and upbeat, emphasizing the joy of a life spent wandering.
Line by Line Meaning
My friend Jack eats sugar loaves
Jack, my friend, enjoys consuming large quantities of sugar loaves.
Sugarman hasn't got a care
The Sugarman, despite his travels and experiences, remains carefree and unencumbered.
He's been traveling everywhere
The Sugarman has journeyed far and wide in search of adventure and new experiences.
Been on a voyage across an ocean
The Sugarman has sailed across a vast ocean, encountering new lands and cultures.
Heard the sweet sounds of wheels in motion
The Sugarman has listened to the pleasant sounds of wheels turning, perhaps during his travels or adventures.
He's seen hawks fly high to hail the setting sun
The Sugarman has observed hawks soaring gracefully in the sky, perhaps a symbol of freedom and transcendance.
He's seen the people in the city
The Sugarman has witnessed the hustle and bustle of urban life, observing the people and their activities.
And the bright lights looks awful pretty
The Sugarman is fascinated by the attractive illumination of the city lights.
He's followed dusty tracks into eternity
The Sugarman has ventured down dusty paths, perhaps into unknown or mystical territory.
Eating sugar cane in Cuba
The Sugarman has tasted the delicious sweetness of sugar cane in the Caribbean nation of Cuba.
Try to grow it in Japan
The Sugarman has attempted to cultivate sugar cane in the land of Japan, perhaps encountering challenges in adapting to the local climate and terrain.
On the west coast, he's real famous
The Sugarman has gained notoriety and acclaim on the west coast, perhaps due to his unique tastes and experiences.
Kids they call him sugar man
Children have given the Sugarman the nickname 'sugar man', perhaps due to his love of sugary foods.
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