My Sugar Is So Refined
Mercer Johnny Lyrics
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SHe's one o' them high-class kind
she doesn't wear a hat, he wears a chapeau
she goes to see a cinema, but never a show
My sugar is so refined
she's got a real high-class mind
she never buys a dress, it's always a frock
she says "tomahto" instead of "tomayto"
she says "potahto" instead of "potayto"
Well, you should see how she holds a cup of tea
Just two fingers while she sticks out three
My sugar is so refined
she's one o' them high-class kind
she never shares a kiss, he lets our lips unite
But, oh, it feels like kissin' and each kiss is dynamite
I wonder what he thinks of each time I hold her tight
Oh, she's so refined
My sugar is so refined
She's one o' them high-class kind
she never shares a kiss, she lets our lips unite
But, oh, it feels like kissin' and each kiss is dynamite
I wonder what she thinks of each time I hold her tight
Oh, she's so refined
Oh, she's so refined
She says "banahna" instead of "bananna"
She says "piahno" instead of "pianna"
And you should see how she sits on her settee
With cake and coffee balanced on one knee
The song "My Sugar Is So Refined" by Mercer Johnny is a playful and comedic homage to a woman who embodies sophistication and class. Through the use of witty wordplay and clever phrasing, the lyrics paint a picture of a woman who is refined in every way – from her language to her fashion choices.
The chorus of the song highlights the woman's elegance and high-class status, with the repeated line "My sugar is so refined, she's one o' them high-class kind." The verses expand on this theme, with the singer describing the woman's habits and mannerisms. The woman doesn't wear a hat, but a chapeau, and prefers the cinema to the theater. She also says words like "tomahto" and "potahto," further emphasizing her refined nature.
Despite the woman's sophistication, there is a romantic undercurrent to the song. The singer notes that the woman never shares a kiss, but when they do kiss, it feels like dynamite. He wonders what she thinks each time he holds her tight. The playful contrast between the woman's outward refinement and their passionate relationship adds to the song's whimsical nature.
Overall, "My Sugar Is So Refined" is a humorous and catchy ode to a woman who embodies sophistication and class, while also harboring a hidden passion beneath her refined exterior.
Line by Line Meaning
My sugar is so refined
My significant other is very high-class
She's one o' them high-class kind
She is among the elite
She doesn't wear a hat, he wears a chapeau
She prefers fancy words and high-class fashion
She goes to see a cinema, but never a show
She has refined taste in entertainment
She's got a real high-class mind
She has an intelligent, sophisticated mind
She never buys a dress, it's always a frock
She has a preference for specific types of clothing
She always winds his timepiece up, but never his clock
She attends to details and values punctuality
She says "tomahto" instead of "tomayto"
She has a refined accent
She says "potahto" instead of "potayto"
She has a refined accent
Well, you should see how she holds a cup of tea
She has refined manners
Just two fingers while she sticks out three
She is elegant in her tea-drinking habits
She never shares a kiss, he lets our lips unite
She wants to maintain a sense of decorum in public
But, oh, it feels like kissin' and each kiss is dynamite
Their public displays of affection still feel passionate
I wonder what he thinks of each time I hold her tight
The singer is curious about their significant other's thoughts and feelings
Oh, she's so refined
Reinforcement of the fact that their significant other is high-class
She says "banahna" instead of "bananna"
She has a refined accent
She says "piahno" instead of "pianna"
She has a refined accent
And you should see how she sits on her settee
She exhibits grace even in her posture
With cake and coffee balanced on one knee
Even her choice of snack is refined and balanced
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SIDNEY LIPPMAN, SYLVIA DEE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thanhnhanphanle137
My sugar is so refined
She's one o' them high-class kind
She doesn't wear a hat, she wears a chapeau
She goes to see a cinema, but never a show
My sugar is so refined
She's got a real high-class mind
She never buys a dress, it's always a frock
She always winds her timepiece up, but never her clock
She says "tomahto" instead of "tomayto"
She says "potahto" instead of "potayto"
Well, you should see how she holds a cup of tea
Just two fingers while she sticks out three
My sugar is so refined
She's one o' them high-class kind
She never shares a kiss, she lets our lips unite
But, oh, it feels like kissin' and each kiss is dynamite
I wonder what she thinks of each time I hold her tight
Oh, she's so refined
My sugar is real refined
Got the finest kind of mind
She never eats a meal, she dines or sups
And dogs are little canine friends, they're never pups
She says "banahna" instead of "bananna"
She says "piahno" instead of "pianna"
And you should see how she sits on her settee
With cake and coffee balanced on one knee
My sugar is so refined
She's one o' them high-class kind
She acts just like her name is Mrs Vanderloo
And though I love her, and we'll be married soon
I wonder what she'll do when we're on our honeymoon
Oh, she's so refined
@Lheitz05
here because my 91 year old gma remembered this song today ❤️
@thevoiceoftheBBs
I had the honor of meeting Johnny Mercer in the Spring of 1974. He was one of the greatest lyirist of the 20th Century--and a co-founder of Capitol Records. "Glow Worm," "Moon River," "On The Acheston, Topeka and Santa Fee, "Fools Rush In," "Hooray For Hollywood," "You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby," and "I Remember You," just to name a few. What an incredible talent. Oh, I forgot "One More For The Road" and "Ac-Centuate The Positive." The hits just keep a comin.' RIP, Johnny.
@Tonybc99
thevoiceoftheBBs how old are you sir?
@pgh45rpms
Don't forget That Old Black Magic, Days of Wine & Roses, Blues in the Night, Charade, Goody Goody, Too Marvelous for Words, .Glow Worm, et al..
@karennottle4725
So lucky. I saw the house where he grew up last month.
@imanim4844
One of my top favorite Johnny Mercer songs ♥️🎶 What a voice, what a songwriter!
@thanhnhanphanle137
My sugar is so refined
She's one o' them high-class kind
She doesn't wear a hat, she wears a chapeau
She goes to see a cinema, but never a show
My sugar is so refined
She's got a real high-class mind
She never buys a dress, it's always a frock
She always winds her timepiece up, but never her clock
She says "tomahto" instead of "tomayto"
She says "potahto" instead of "potayto"
Well, you should see how she holds a cup of tea
Just two fingers while she sticks out three
My sugar is so refined
She's one o' them high-class kind
She never shares a kiss, she lets our lips unite
But, oh, it feels like kissin' and each kiss is dynamite
I wonder what she thinks of each time I hold her tight
Oh, she's so refined
My sugar is real refined
Got the finest kind of mind
She never eats a meal, she dines or sups
And dogs are little canine friends, they're never pups
She says "banahna" instead of "bananna"
She says "piahno" instead of "pianna"
And you should see how she sits on her settee
With cake and coffee balanced on one knee
My sugar is so refined
She's one o' them high-class kind
She acts just like her name is Mrs Vanderloo
And though I love her, and we'll be married soon
I wonder what she'll do when we're on our honeymoon
Oh, she's so refined
@thevoiceoftheBBs
Johnny is truly one of the best lyricists of the 20th Century. Many of his songs--written over 50 years ago (and some go back to the late 30's, early 40's) are timeless classics. "Moon River," written with another late friend, Henry Mancini, is a prefect combination of lyric and melody. But Johnny wrote so many great songs...it's hard to pick out just one or two.
@Zensikyuno
Beautiful. just good vibes im getting from this song.
@Kris.G
Can't stop singing this song.