Sugar
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"Sugar" is a song recorded by American band Maroon 5 for their fifth studio… Read Full Bio ↴"Sugar" is a song recorded by American band Maroon 5 for their fifth studio album V. It was written by Mike Posner, Adam Levine, Dr. Luke, and Jacob Kasher Hindlin together with its producers Ammo and Cirkut. It was sent to contemporary hit radio in the United States, as the third single from the album on January 13, 2015. "Sugar" is a disco, funk-pop, and soul song that features a wide range of instruments including percussion, keyboards and guitars. Commercially, the song peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became the band's third top 10 single from V, and eighth consecutive top 10 entry. "Sugar" is the 68th song in history to score at least 20 weeks in the top 10 of the Hot 100. The song was certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2022, as their third certified single.

Film director David Dobkin, shot the accompanying music video for the single in Los Angeles. Inspired by the 2005 romantic comedy Wedding Crashers, it features Maroon 5 crashing weddings that happened in the city. The video premiered on January 14, 2015, and received its television premiere on January 17. A reality television series based on the music video was released on YouTube in August 2018. The remix versions of the song were released, one featuring rapper Nicki Minaj on March 10, and the other by Matt Medved (also known as Sicarii) on November 9, 2015, respectively.

"Sugar" received a nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 58th Grammy Awards. Following the release of V, "Sugar" debuted and peaked at number 13 and number 77 on the South Korean International and South Korean Gaon Chart respectively. After the song and its accompanying video was released, it gathered attention at the digital media outlets. Billboard predicted that in its first week the song is set to debut in the top 25 with digital sales of over 150,000 copies. For the week dated January 31, 2015, "Sugar" debuted at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. It became Maroon 5's third song to debut in the top ten of the chart; their previous singles "Moves like Jagger" debuted same at number eight and "Payphone" debuted higher, at number three. Consequently, it became the band's 11th top ten hit and their eighth in row. The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Twitter Top Tracks chart, their second number one after "Maps". "Sugar" peaked at number two on the chart for four consecutive weeks, behind "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars. The song spent 21 weeks in the top ten of the chart before falling 10–12 on the chart issue dated June 27, 2015. This marks the longest time the band has spent in the top ten of the chart, along with "Moves Like Jagger" and "One More Night", which also spent 21 weeks in the top ten. They have since surpassed this feat with their "Girls Like You" single featuring Cardi B in 2018, which spent more than 30 weeks in the top ten. As of August 2015, it has sold 3.3 million copies in the United States.

Sugar
Maroon 5 Lyrics


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I'm hurting, baby, I'm broken down
I need your loving, loving, I need it now
When I'm without you, I'm something weak
You got me begging, begging, I'm on my knees, yeah (hey)

I don't wanna be needing your love (hey)
I just wanna be deep in your love (hey)
And it's killing me when you're away
Ooh, baby
'Cause I really don't care where you are (hey)
I just wanna be there where you are (hey)
And I gotta get one little taste

Your sugar
Yes, please
Won't you come and put it down on me?
I'm right here, 'cause I need
Little love, a little sympathy
Yeah, you show me good loving, make it alright
Need a little sweetness in my life
Your sugar
Yes, please
Won't you come and put it down on me? (Ay)

My broken pieces, you pick them up
Don't leave me hanging, hanging
Come give me some
When I'm without ya, I'm so insecure
You are the one thing
The one thing, I'm living for (hey)

I don't wanna be needing your love (hey)
I just wanna be deep in your love (hey)
And it's killing me when you're away
Ooh, baby (baby)
'Cause I really don't care where you are (hey)
I just wanna be there where you are
And I gotta get one little taste

Your sugar
Yes, please
Won't you come and put it down on me?
I'm right here, 'cause I need
Little love, a little sympathy
Yeah, you show me good loving, make it alright
Need a little sweetness in my life
Your sugar (your sugar)
Yes, please (yes please)
Won't you come and put it down on me?

Yeah
I want that red velvet
I want that sugar sweet
Don't let nobody touch it unless that somebody's me
I gotta be a man
There ain't no other way
'Cause girl you're hotter than a Southern California day
I don't wanna play no games
You don't gotta be afraid
Don't give me all that shy shit
No make up on, that's my

Sugar
Yes, please (please)
Won't you come and put it down on me? (Down on me)
I'm right here (right here)
'Cause I need ('cause I need)
Little love, a little sympathy (so baby)
Yeah, you show me good loving
Make it alright
Need a little sweetness in my life (yeah)
Your sugar (sugar)
Yes, please (yes, please)
Won't you come and put it down on me? (Down on me)

Your sugar
Yes, please (woo)
Won't you come and put it down on me? (Down on me)
I'm right here (right here)
'Cause I need ('cause I need)
Little love, a little sympathy
Yeah, you show me good loving
Make it alright
Need a little sweetness in my life
Your sugar (your sugar)
Yes, please (yes, please)
Won't you come and put it down on me?





Down on me, down on me
Ooh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Maroon 5's "Sugar" reveal the overwhelming desire for love and affection. The singer is portrayed as being broken down and in need of their partner's love. They express an urgency in their need for love, begging on their knees for it. The chorus conveys that the singer simply wants to be close to their partner, regardless of where they are, and they crave a taste of their love.


The second verse emphasizes the singer's insecurities and how their partner is a source of security and strength. Their partner's love is what they consider to be the one thing they are living for. The bridge is a superficial reference to wanting their partner's love like they want a red velvet cake, and their partner is hotter than a sunny day in Southern California.


Overall, "Sugar" is a song about the need for love, affection and attention. The lyrics show the singer's desire to feel loved and secure with their partner, and how their partner's love is the only thing they need in life.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm hurting, baby, I'm broken down
The singer is feeling sad and vulnerable


I need your loving, loving, I need it now
The singer is in need of love and affection


When I'm without you, I'm something weak
The singer feels weaker when they are away from their loved one


You got me begging, begging, I'm on my knees, yeah (hey)
The artist is desperate for their loved one's attention and affection


I don't wanna be needing your love (hey)
The artist doesn't want to be dependent on their loved one's love


I just wanna be deep in your love (hey)
The singer wants to be fully immersed in their loved one's love


And it's killing me when you're away
The singer is very unhappy when their loved one is not with them


Ooh, baby
The artist is expressing affection for their loved one


'Cause I really don't care where you are (hey)
The artist just wants to be with their loved one, regardless of location


I just wanna be there where you are (hey)
The artist wants to be wherever their loved one is


And I gotta get one little taste
The singer wants to have a small sample of their loved one's love


Your sugar
The artist is using a term of endearment towards their loved one


Yes, please
The singer is pleading with their loved one to give them affection


Won't you come and put it down on me?
The singer is asking their loved one to give them love and affection


I'm right here, 'cause I need
The singer is expressing their need for their loved one's affection


Little love, a little sympathy
The artist wants a small amount of love and compassion from their loved one


Yeah, you show me good loving, make it alright
The artist is happy when their loved one gives them affection


Need a little sweetness in my life
The singer wants their loved one's affection to add happiness and positivity in their life


Ooh, baby (baby)
The singer is expressing affection for their loved one


My broken pieces, you pick them up
The artist's loved one is a source of emotional support for them


Don't leave me hanging, hanging
The artist is afraid of being left alone and vulerable


Come give me some
The artist wants affection and support from their loved one


When I'm without ya, I'm so insecure
The singer feels insecure and vulnerable when they are not with their loved one


You are the one thing
The artist's loved one is the most important thing in their life


The one thing, I'm living for (hey)
The singer's loved one is what gives their life meaning and purpose


Yeah
The singer is expressing enthusiasm


I want that red velvet
The singer wants something delicious and indulgent


I want that sugar sweet
The artist wants something that is romantic and affectionate


Don't let nobody touch it unless that somebody's me
The artist wants to be the only one who gets to enjoy the sweetness of their loved one's affecion


I gotta be a man
The singer feels the need to prove their masculinity


There ain't no other way
The singer believes that there is only one option for them


'Cause girl you're hotter than a Southern California day
The artist is complimenting their loved one's physical appearance


I don't wanna play no games
The artist does not want to play games or engage in drama


You don't gotta be afraid
The artist reassures their loved one that they do not have to be afraid


Don't give me all that shy shit
The singer does not want their loved one to be reserved or shy


No make up on, that's my
The artist finds their loved one's natural appearance attractive


Yes, please (please)
The singer is pleading with their loved one to give them affection


Down on me
The singer wants their loved one to physically touch them


Ooh
The singer is expressing excitement and enthusiasm




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adam Levine, Jacob Hindlin, Joshua Coleman, Lukasz Gottwald, Mike Posner, Pedro Canale, Henry Walter

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@pluckyisaducky5100

[Verse 1]
I'm hurting, baby, I'm broken down
I need your loving, loving, I need it now
When I'm without you, I'm something weak
You got me begging, begging, I'm on my knees

[Pre-Chorus]
I don't wanna be needing your love
I just wanna be deep in your love
And it's killing me when you're away
Ooh, baby
'Cause I really don't care where you are
I just wanna be there where you are
And I gotta get one little taste
[Chorus]
Your sugar, yes, please
Won't you come and put it down on me?
I'm right here, 'cause I need
Little love, a little sympathy
Yeah, you show me good loving, make it alright
Need a little sweetness in my life
Your sugar, yes, please
Won't you come and put it down on me?

[Verse 2]
Babe, my broken pieces, you pick them up
Don't leave me hanging, hanging, come give me some
When I'm without you, I'm so insecure
You are the one thing, one thing I'm living for

[Pre-Chorus]
I don't wanna be needing your love
I just wanna be deep in your love
And it's killing me when you're away
Ooh, baby
'Cause I really don't care where you are
I just wanna be there where you are
And I gotta get one little taste

[Chorus]
Sugar, yes, please
Won't you come and put it down on me?
I'm right here, 'cause I need
Little love, a little sympathy
Yeah, you show me good loving, make it alright
Need a little sweetness in my life
Your sugar, yes, please (Your sugar, yes, please)
Won't you come and put it down on me?
[Bridge]
Yeah
I want that red velvet, I want that sugar sweet
Don't let nobody touch it unless that somebody's me
I gotta be a man, there ain't no other way
'Cause girl, you're hotter than a Southern California day
Never wanna play no games, you don't gotta be afraid
Don't give me all that shy shit
No makeup on, that's my sugar

[Chorus]
Sugar, yes, please (Please)
Won't you come and put it down on me? (Down on me)
I'm right here, 'cause I need (I'm right here, 'cause I need)
Little love, a little sympathy
Yeah, you show me good loving, make it alright
Need a little sweetness in my life (Yeah)
Your sugar, yes, please (Your sugar, yes, please)
Won't you come and put it down on me? (Down on me)
Sugar, yes, please
Won't you come and put it down on me? (Down on me)
I'm right here, 'cause I need (I'm right here, 'cause I need)
Little love, a little sympathy
Yeah, you show me good loving, make it alright
Need a little sweetness in my life
Your sugar, yes, please (Your sugar, yes, please)
Won't you come and put it down on me?
(Down on me, down on me, ooh)



@CentralMipSpA

PREPARACIÓN


Para el salmón:

En un bowl, poner los trozos de salmón y echarles el jugo de limón, sal y pimienta y aceite de oliva. Mezclar y dejar reposar por 5 minutos.
Precalentar una sartén antiadherente a fuego medio-alto y agregar un poco de aceite de oliva. Agregar los trozos de salmón que entren cómodamente y dejarlos quietos por 3 minutos.
Luego de ese tiempo, darles la vuelta y cocinar por 3 minutos más por el otro lado. Retirarlos y reservar.


Para el aderezo y la ensalada:

Batir la miel con la mostaza, sal, pimienta y jugo de limón. Batiendo constantemente, agregar en forma de hilo el aceite de oliva para incorporarlo.
Servir la ensalada al lado del salmón y encima echarle el aderezo.



@abkircz107

アム　ハートゥン　ベイブ　　アム　ブロークン　ダーウン
I’m hurting baby, I’m broken down
傷ついて、壊れてしまいそうなんだベイビー
アイ　ニージュア　ラービン　ラービン
I need your loving, loving
君の愛が必要だ
アイ　ニーディ　ナウ
I need it now
今すぐに
ウェン　ナイム　ウィザウチュ
When I’m without you
君がいないと
アム　サムスィン　ウィーク
I’m something weak
弱気になってしまう
ユー　ガッミ　ベーギン　ベーギン
You got me begging, begging
お願いだ
アイ　モンマイ　ニーズ
I’m on my knees
心の底から頼むよ

ア　ドンワナ　ビー　ニーディン　ニュアラブ
I don’t wanna be needing your love
君の愛を求めてばかりいるのは嫌なんだ
ア　ジャスワナ　ディーピン　ニュアラブ
I just wanna be deep in your love
君の愛情に溺れたいよ
アニツ　キリンミ　ウェン　ユーワ　ウェーイ
And it’s killing me when you’re away
君がいないと死にそうだ
オ　ベイビ　コザ　リリドン　ケア　ウェユーア
Ooh baby, cause I really don’t care where you are
ベイビー、君がどこにいようとかまわないよ
アジャス　ウォナビー　ゼ　ウェユーア
I just wanna be there where you are
君がいる場所に僕もいたいんだ
エダ　ガッゲ　ワンリル　テイース
And I gotta get one little taste
君の香りを味わいたいんだ

シューガー
Sugar
愛する君よ
イェス　プリーズ
Yes please
お願いだ
ウォンチュ　カーマン　プーリ　ダウノン　ミー
Won’t you come and put it down on me
側に来て僕に身を任せてくれないか
アム　ライヒー　クズ　アイニー
I’m right here, cause I need
僕はここにいるよ　必要なんだ
アリル　ラーバ　リル　スィンパースィー
A little love, a little sympathy
ほんの少しの愛情と思いやりが
イェユ　ショウミ　グッ　ラビン
Yeah you show me good loving
心からの愛情を見せてくれて
メイキ　オーライ
Make it alright
大丈夫な気持ちにさせてくれる
ニーダ　リル　スウィーネス　イン　マイ　ライーフ
Need a little sweetness in my life
僕の生活には少しの甘みが必要なんだ
シューガー
Your Sugar
愛する君よ
イェス　プリーズ
Yes please
お願いだ
ウォンチュ　カーマン　プーリ　ダウノン　ミー
Won’t you come and put it down on me
側に来て僕に身を任せてくれないか

マ　ブロークン　ピースィズ
My broken pieces
バラバラになってしまった僕のかけらを
ユ　ピッゼム　マーップ
You pick them up
君は拾い上げてくれる
ドン　リーミ　ハンギン　ハンギン
Don’t leave me hanging, hanging
一人ぼっちにしないでくれ
カム　ギンミー　サーム
Come give me some
もう少し側にいてくれ
ウェナム　ウィザウチャ
When I’m without ya
君がいないと
ソー　インソキョー
So insecure
とても不安になるんだ
ユア　ザ　ワンスィン　ワンスィン
You are the one thing, one thing
君こそが、君こそが
アム　ルッキンフォー
I’m l living for
僕の生きている理由なんだ

ア　ドンワナ　ビー　ニーディン　ニュアラブ
I don’t wanna be needing your love
君の愛を求めてばかりいるのは嫌なんだ
ア　ジャスワナ　ディーピン　ニュアラブ
I just wanna be deep in your love
君の愛情に溺れたいよ
アニツ　キリンミ　ウェン　ユーワ　ウェーイ
And it’s killing me when you’re away
君がいないと死にそうだ
オ　ベイビ　コザ　リリドン　ケア　ウェユーア
Ooh baby, cause I really don’t care where you are
ベイビー、君がどこにいようとかまわないよ
アジャス　ウォナビー　ゼ　ウェユーア
I just wanna be there where you are
君がいる場所に僕もいたいんだ
エダ　ガッゲ　ワンリル　テイース
And I gotta get one little taste
君の香りを味わいたいんだ

シューガー
Your Sugar
愛する君よ
イェス　プリーズ
Yes please
お願いだ
ウォンチュ　カーマン　プーリ　ダウノン　ミー
Won’t you come and put it down on me
側に来て僕に身を任せてくれないか
アム　ライヒー　クズ　アイニー
I’m right here, cause I need
僕はここにいるよ　必要なんだ
アリル　ラーバ　リル　スィンパースィー
A little love, a little sympathy
ほんの少しの愛情と思いやりが
イェユ　ショウミ　グッ　ラビン
Yeah you show me good loving
心からの愛情を見せてくれて
メイキ　オーライ
Make it alright
大丈夫な気持ちにさせてくれる
ニーダ　リル　スウィーネス　イン　マイ　ライーフ
Need a little sweetness in my life
僕の生活には少しの甘みが必要なんだ
シューガー
Your sugar
愛する君よ
イェス　プリーズ
Yes please
お願いだ
ウォンチュ　カーマン　プーリ　ダウノン　ミー
Won’t you come and put it down on me
側に来て僕に身を任せてくれないか

イェー
Yeah
そうだ
アーウォン　ザ　レーベルベ
I want that red velvet
あの赤いベルベットが欲しいんだ
アーウォン　ザ　シュガ　スウィー
I want that sugar sweet
甘い君が欲しいんだ
ドンレ　ノーバディ　タッチイー
Don’t let nobody touch it
誰にも触らせないで
アンレス　ザ　サンバディ　イズミー
Unless that somebody is me
僕以外の誰かには
アッガラ　ビーエ　メーン
I gotta be a man
男らしくならなければいけない
ゼー　エインノー　アザ　ウェーイ
There ain’t no other way
それしかないんだ
コズ　ガーユァー　ホーラ　ザンナ　サザ　カールフォーニャ　デーイ
Cause girl you’re hotter than a southern California day
君は南カリフォルニアの浜辺よりもホットだから
アドワナ　プレイ　ノ　ゲーイム
I don’t wanna play no games
もう駆け引きはしたくない
アド　ガーダ　ビーア　フレーイ
I don’t gotta be afraid
恐れる必要なんかないんだ
ドギミ　オーザ　シャーイシー
Don’t give me all that shy shit
恥ずかしいなんてことは無いよ
ノ　ミッカッポーン　ザツマーイ
No make up on,that’s my
ありのままの君でいいんだ、だってそれが僕の

シューガー
Sugar
愛しい君
イェス　プリーズ
Yes please
お願いだ
ウォンチュ　カーマン　プーリ　ダウノン　ミー
Won’t you come and put it down on me
側に来て僕に身を任せてくれないか
アム　ライヒー　クズ　アイニー
I’m right here, cause I need
僕はここにいるよ　必要なんだ
アリル　ラーバ　リル　スィンパースィー
A little love, a little sympathy
ほんの少しの愛情と思いやりが
イェユ　ショウミ　グッ　ラビン
Yeah you show me good loving
心からの愛情を見せてくれて
メイキ　オーライ
Make it alright
大丈夫な気持ちにさせてくれる
ニーダ　リル　スウィーネス　イン　マイ　ライーフ
Need a little sweetness in my life
僕の生活には少しの甘みが必要なんだ
シューガー
Your sugar
愛する君よ
イェス　プリーズ
Yes please
お願いだ
ウォンチュ　カーマン　プーリ　ダウノン　ミー
Won’t you come and put it down on me
側に来て僕に身を任せてくれないか

シューガー
Sugar
愛する君よ
イェス　プリーズ
Yes please
お願いだ
ウォンチュ　カーマン　プーリ　ダウノン　ミー
Won’t you come and put it down on me
側に来て僕に身を任せてくれないか
アム　ライヒー　クズ　アイニー
I’m right here, cause I need
僕はここにいるよ　必要なんだ
アリル　ラーバ　リル　スィンパースィー
A little love, a little sympathy
ほんの少しの愛情と思いやりが
イェユ　ショウミ　グッ　ラビン
Yeah you show me good loving
心からの愛情を見せてくれて
メイキ　オーライ
Make it alright
大丈夫な気持ちにさせてくれる
ニーダ　リル　スウィーネス　イン　マイ　ライーフ
Need a little sweetness in my life
僕の生活には少しの甘みが必要なんだ
シューガー
Your sugar
愛する君よ
イェス　プリーズ
Yes please
お願いだ
ウォンチュ　カーマン　プーリ　ダウノン　ミー
Won’t you come and put it down on me
側に来て僕に身を任せてくれないか



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who else is just randomly listening to old music

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me

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positive

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2015 old?

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