Liquid Sugar
Maps Lyrics


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See how things will change
The light across your face
Born in yesterday
Now I can't create

In everything I know
The liquid sugar flows
Straight out through my soul

If everything I know
Is possibly controlled
If there's a way, let's go

You're a city girl
We're a tough up boy
Some pretty message
Now I can't create

In everything I know
The liquid sugar flows
Straight out through my soul

If everything I know




Is possibly controlled
If this is it, let's go

Overall Meaning

Maps's song "Liquid Sugar" is a poignant and introspective reflection on the human condition and the passage of time. The opening lines, "See how things will change, the light across your face, born in yesterday, now I can't create" set an emotional tone that is carried throughout the song. The singer seems to be struggling with the realization that they are losing their ability to create, whether that be in their art or in their life. The "liquid sugar" that flows through their soul represents their emotional state, infused with sweetness and perhaps a touch of melancholy.


As the song progresses, the singer questions the nature of reality and the extent to which everything is controlled. They long for a way to break free from this perceived control and find meaning in their existence. Despite their uncertainty, the singer is determined to keep moving forward: "if this is it, let's go."


Overall, "Liquid Sugar" is a deeply introspective and emotional song that explores the human condition and the passage of time. It encourages listeners to be true to themselves and to keep striving for meaning and significance in their lives.


Line by Line Meaning

See how things will change
Observe how circumstances will transform


The light across your face
The illumination on your countenance


Born in yesterday
Originated in the past


Now I can't create
Currently unable to generate


In everything I know
Within all my knowledge


The liquid sugar flows
A sweet, fluid substance courses


Straight out through my soul
Directly from the depths of my being


If everything I know
If my entire understanding


Is possibly controlled
Is potentially manipulated


If there's a way, let's go
If there exists an opportunity, we should take it


You're a city girl
You are a metropolitan female


We're a tough up boy
We are sturdy young men


Some pretty message
A pleasant communication


Now I can't create
Presently unable to produce


In everything I know
Within all my knowledge


The liquid sugar flows
A sweet, fluid substance courses


Straight out through my soul
Directly from the depths of my being


If everything I know
If my entire understanding


Is possibly controlled
Is potentially manipulated


If this is it, let's go
If this is the end, we should proceed




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES CHAPMAN

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Comments from YouTube:

Kim L

This song is just extremely good, I love it so much - thanks for producing such great music Maps. :-.) 

furiousphoenix77

The music from the maps is great! And your...rainbow-coloured-flow-like-video is just an awesome companion for that music!

WeeZerRascal

I love this! Put me on to ALL your music!

GreenSkyz BlueGrazz

love this music, oh my it's amazing with the video! well done

sirius 6

love their music anyway....but sometimes even more their videos like this...playin with color effects.... really psychedelic

Alex James

Pure bliss

Liva Pleit

i have no words. so wonderful tho:)

Pete Robinson

It's like the Doves with added happiness. But better.

Damien The Alien

...already have done :) Please check out the video for "PAPERCUTS"

11asidehero

terrible guess what 1 star

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