Sugar
Maroon 5 Ft. Nicki Minaj Lyrics


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Nicki Minaj
Maroon 5
Let's go

Yo, I got them Now & Laters and Jolly Ranchers, too
It ain't a question but I got the answers, too
These shoes is Cavalli, and the pants is, too
When I see him I'ma strip like the dancers do
I'ma show them how to do it like the pamphlets do
Show these girls how to do it off campus, too
Yo, as long as you know he got the baddest, I'm flattered
I'm the only one that he answers to
And if you need it then I'ma put it on ya
Ain't nothin' sweeter, you want this sugar, don't ya?
Up, down, inside, water park it, slip slide
Woulda, coulda, shoulda got ya sugar, get ya sugar

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 'em 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

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
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, 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 your 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

Your sugar
Yes, please (please)
Won't you come and put it down on me? (Down on me)
I'm right here (I'm 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
Your sugar (sugar)
Yes, please (yes please)
Won't you come and put it down on me? (Down on me)

Your sugar
Yes, please (ooh)
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 song "Sugar" is a collaboration between American rock band Maroon 5 and Trinidadian rapper and singer Nicki Minaj. The lyrics of the song revolve around the theme of craving for love and affection, and the lengths someone is willing to go to satisfy that desire. Nicki Minaj starts off by expressing that she has everything to offer to the person she's interested in, and she's ready to teach them how to love her. She also hints that she has a special bond with this person, and he is not answerable to anyone else but her. The chorus is an appeal to the person to come and love her, as she needs sweetness in her life. The second verse is a continuation of the theme of love, as Adam Levine sings about how he doesn't want to play any games and is ready to declare his love for the girl. He says that he wants to be her man and no one else’s, and he is ready to do what it takes to be with her. The chorus repeats, emphasizing how much both Nicki Minaj and Adam Levine are in need of love.


The lyrics of "Sugar" suggest that both Nicki Minaj and Adam Levine are yearning for love and affection, and are willing to do whatever it takes to make it happen. They believe that they have what it takes to satisfy the desires of the person they're interested in, and they're ready to devote themselves to the relationship. The chorus repeats the line "Your sugar, yes, please. Won't you come and put it down on me?" emphasizing that they want the person they're addressing to give them the love and sweetness they need. Overall, the song is about craving love and attention, and the importance of trust and commitment in a relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo, I got them Now & Laters and Jolly Ranchers, too
I have a lot of sweets, like Now & Laters and Jolly Ranchers


It ain't a question but I got the answers, too
I have all the answers, no need to ask


These shoes is Cavalli, and the pants is, too
My shoes and pants are both from the brand Cavalli


When I see him I'ma strip like the dancers do
When I see him, I'll strip like a dancer


I'ma show them how to do it like the pamphlets do
I'll show them how to do it, like it's written in the pamphlets


Show these girls how to do it off campus, too
I'll show these girls how to do it outside of school


Yo, as long as you know he got the baddest, I'm flattered
As long as you know he's with the best, I'm flattered


I'm the only one that he answers to
He only answers to me


And if you need it then I'ma put it on ya
If you need it, I'll give it to you


Ain't nothin' sweeter, you want this sugar, don't ya?
Nothing is sweeter, you want me, don't you?


Up, down, inside, water park it, slip slide
Let's have fun like we're at a water park, slip and slide all around


Woulda, coulda, shoulda got ya sugar, get ya sugar
You should have gotten me, come get me now


Your sugar
You're my sweet love


Yes, please
Please be mine


Won't you come and put it down on me?
Won't you come and give me love?


I'm right here, 'cause I need
I'm right here because I need love


Little love, a little sympathy
I just want a little bit of love and kindness


Yeah, you show me good loving
You show me a lot of love and affection


Make it alright
You make everything better


Need a little sweetness in my life
I need some light-heartedness in my life


I want that red velvet
I want everything about you


I want that sugar sweet
I want your sweet love


Don't let nobody touch it unless that somebody's me
Don't let anyone else touch you, only me


I gotta be your man, there ain't no other way
I have to be your man, there's no other option


'Cause, girl, you're hotter than a Southern California day
Because you're so hot, like a day in Southern California


I don't wanna play no games
I don't want to play games with you


You don't gotta be afraid
You don't have to be scared


Don't give me all that shy shit
Don't be shy with me


No make-up on, that's my sugar
You don't need makeup, you're my sweet love


Down on me, down on me
Be close to me, be with me


Ooh!
Expressing excitement or pleasure




Lyrics © DistroKid, 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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