Sweetness
Michelle Gayle Lyrics


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Shoop shoo doop shay day shoop shoo doop
Uh shoop shoo doop shay day shoop shoo doop

Folks say I'm tripping and I'm losing my mind
Walking in circles and I'm talking in rhymes
I can't help it 'cause it happens each time when you're near
Whispering words that melt me like wax
You knock out smile that takes me to the max
A one way ticket and I ain't coming back from paradise

'Cause your sweetness is my weakness
And your loving takes me higher
Your sweetness is my weakness, my desire

Shoop shoo doop shay day shoop shoo doop
Boy your love is divine
Uh shoop shoo doop shay day shoop shoo doop
You treat me so fine

Rare as collectibles one of a kind
What did I do to deserve this find
All of my dreams are wrapped up
And designed in your kiss
Yeah

You're my king I'm your African queen
Straight from out of a classic love scene
Having your touch is truly what it means to be loved
Yeah boy

'Cause your sweetness is my weakness
And your loving takes me higher
Your sweetness is my weakness na-na-na-na
Come on mmm mmm
C'mon baby

You got me saying uh shoop shoo doop
Shooby doo baby
Shay day shoop shoo doop
Mmm mmm yeah
Uh shoop shoo doop shooby doo shay day shooby doo
Shoop shoo doop ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Uh shoop shoo doop baby
Shay day shoop shoo doop my sweet baby

Because your sweetness is my weakness
And your loving takes me higher
Sweetness ooh woah woah
Is my weakness
My sweetness my desire

"Don't you feel it to?"
"I'm just so into you"

Your sweetness is my my my weakness
And your loving takes me higher
Oh sweetness is my weakness
My desire shooby doo baby
Uh gimme the sweetness
Uh shooby doo baby




Uh help me be boy
Just keep giving it to me

Overall Meaning

The song "Sweetness" by Michelle Gayle is a declaration of love to a significant other. The lyrics speak about being so infatuated with someone that the person appears to be losing their mind. The chorus, "Your sweetness is my weakness, and your loving takes me higher," reflects the overwhelming feelings one gets when they are completely in love. The lyrics express admiration for the partner's unique qualities and describes the relationship as a rare find. The use of onomatopoeia in the chorus adds to the playfulness and catchiness of the song.


Throughout the song, Michelle Gayle uses metaphors and comparisons to describe the strength, depth, and beauty of the love shared with the partner. The lyrics mention the partner's touch, which is described as being the true meaning of love. The chorus repeats that the partner's sweetness is the weakness of the singer, emphasizing that love can make people feel vulnerable and powerless. The lyrics show a craving for love and a desire to have it reciprocated.


Overall, Michelle Gayle's "Sweetness" is a refreshing and soulful song with heartfelt lyrics that express the deep feelings of love and adoration for a significant other.


Line by Line Meaning

Shoop shoo doop shay day shoop shoo doop
Repetitive sounds meant to convey excitement or energy


Folks say I'm tripping and I'm losing my mind
People around her think she's acting crazy because she's very emotionally invested


Walking in circles and I'm talking in rhymes
She's very preoccupied and can't focus on anything else


I can't help it 'cause it happens each time when you're near
When she's with the person she's singing about, she can't help but feel overwhelmed and lose herself in the moment


Whispering words that melt me like wax
When he speaks, he says things that have a big impact on her and makes her feel weak with emotion


You knock out smile that takes me to the max
His smile affects her so much that she feels like she's at the peak of happiness


A one way ticket and I ain't coming back from paradise
She's fully committed to him and won't leave


'Cause your sweetness is my weakness
She can't resist him and he has a big hold on her


And your loving takes me higher
When he shows her affection and love, it elevates her emotions


Boy your love is divine
She sees him as someone special


You treat me so fine
He treats her very well and it makes her feel good


Rare as collectibles one of a kind
He's special and unique, and she feels lucky to have found him


What did I do to deserve this find
She can't believe that she was lucky enough to find someone like him


All of my dreams are wrapped up
He's everything she's ever wanted


And designed in your kiss
His kiss means a lot to her because it represents all of her fantasies coming true


You're my king I'm your African queen
She sees him as her ruler and leader, and herself as someone exotic and unique


Straight from out of a classic love scene
She feels like their love story is something out of an old romantic movie


Having your touch is truly what it means to be loved
Feeling his touch is the definition of love for her


'Cause your sweetness is my weakness na-na-na-na
His charm has a hold on her and it's very powerful


Come on mmm mmm
Expressing excitement


You got me saying uh shoop shoo doop
She's so into him that even the nonsensical words are now associated with him


Shooby doo baby
More excited noises


Because your sweetness is my weakness
His charm is still very powerful


Sweetness ooh woah woah
His sweet nature is causing her emotions to go crazy


Is my weakness
He has complete control over her emotions


My sweetness my desire
She wants him to be hers, just like she's his


Uh gimme the sweetness
She wants more and more of him


Just keep giving it to me
She wants him to continue showing her love and affection




Lyrics Β© MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Preston W. Glass, Narada Michael Walden, Robert Paul King, Tommy Lee James

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@patrickstocks3576

See my life
(I’ve been so tired)
See my self
(I’ve been uptight)
See my life
(I’ve been so tired)
See my tight
(I could disappear)
See with you
Memories fading fast
And with you
It’s never going to last
You are the sweetness in my eyes πŸ‘€
You are an apple 🍎 in disguise πŸ₯Έ
See with you
I never seemed to look the other way
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That space and light πŸ’‘ is what I really need
You are the sweetness in my eyes πŸ‘€
You are an apple 🍎 in disguise πŸ₯Έ
I never wanted to tell lies
You are the sweetness in my eyes πŸ‘€
You are the sweetness in my eyes πŸ‘€
You are an apple 🍎 in disguise
You are the juice πŸ₯€ I need for life
You are the sweetness in my eyes πŸ‘€



All comments from YouTube:

@antred11

Just heard this one in the grocery store after having completely forgotten about this song. It is so annoying that radio stations rarely ever dust off some of the more obscure classics like this one.

@AnoRex770

I just came back from the shop side I heard this playing...so I had to come back and blast it

@RnBReworked

I remember her as "Hatti" in Eastenders. I think I was 10 when this was released, first single I ever owned!

@davidhubbert9445

Let's just sit back and appreciate how talented and beautiful Michelle gayle is.

@russelljones8108

Absolutely brilliant music the 90s only seems like yesterday

@alleynealisleem9777

Oh god this song brings memories! I love and miss u 1990s my heyday!β€οΈπŸ˜‚πŸ‘

@amandablandford3661

Same 🀣

@RnBReworked

Me too. I bought the single when I was 9 or 10. I remember her as Hatti, Ian Beale's first girlfriend in Eastenders haha.

@lisaclifford3088

Those days of pop innocent are so long gone. Please bring innocence back. Xxx

@sansadrake4133

This songs really underrated. Has barely half a million views on most videos

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