Sugar Daddy
Michigan & Smiley Lyrics


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If I were good to you
Would you be good to me, too?
I like your body, but your mind is scary
Though it's something I could get used to
I know you'd keep me guessing every day
But I'd learn that lesson, be ready to play
You're not the first hard girl stealin' into my world
With her kitten claws and stiletto legs
And you don't need no sugar daddy
Cuz he won't even keep you happy
Take a chance on me, Nikita
You never tasted sweetness like me
And I could be good for you
Pay you love that's overdue for you
And as the weeks passed by
I'd still be smiling at your silly lies
Wouldn't be fooled by the melodrama
Everyone's fears and trauma they hide
You'd still keep me guessing if you're gonna stay
But I'd learn that lesson, still be game to play
You like talking dark, it's just how you are
I'd say tomorrow's not a prisoner of your yesterdays
And you don't need no sugar daddy
Cuz he won't even keep you happy
Take a chance on me, Nikita
You never tasted kindness like me
And I could be good for you
Maybe you'd be good for me, too
With your pink and pouty lips
Your sticky fingertips
Your soulful caramel eyes
Sometimes you'd let me inside that wild-child mind
Yeah, and I'd crave that carnival ride
You're still that little princess inside
All grown up now, and swallowing pride
But you don't need a sugar daddy
Cuz he won't even keep you happy
Take a chance on me, Nikita
Don't you know love will heal ya
You don't need no sugar daddy
Cuz he won't even keep you happy
Take a chance on me, Nikita
You never felt a lover like me




Sometimes the choice you make is right
Chancing for love, not just another last night

Overall Meaning

In "Sugar Daddy," Michigan & Smiley sing to a woman named Nikita, who they are trying to convince to take a chance on them instead of relying on a sugar daddy for happiness. They acknowledge her physical appeal but caution that her mind is scary. However, they believe that they could get used to her particular brand of difficult and foresee enjoying the challenge of keeping up with her. In the chorus, they urge Nikita to give them a shot, promising her that they could provide love and kindness that she's never experienced before.


Throughout the song, Michigan & Smiley show a keen awareness of the complex dynamics at play between men and women in relationships. They recognize the allure of a hard-to-get woman and are willing to put in the effort to win her over. Simultaneously, they caution against relying on financial support from a man to provide happiness, indicating that true joy comes from genuine connections between people. The lyrics suggest that while relationships are fraught with uncertainty and underlying fears, the prospect of finding lasting love is worth taking a risk.


Line by Line Meaning

If I were good to you
The singer wonders if they were good to the other person, would the other person be good to them.


Would you be good to me, too?
The singer asks if the other person would reciprocate if they were treated well.


I like your body, but your mind is scary
The singer is physically attracted to the other person, but intimidated by their thoughts and personality.


Though it's something I could get used to
The singer suggests that they could learn to accept and appreciate the other person's scary mind.


I know you'd keep me guessing every day
The singer assumes that the other person would always keep them on their toes and be unpredictable.


But I'd learn that lesson, be ready to play
The singer thinks they would eventually understand how to handle the other person's constant surprises.


You're not the first hard girl stealin' into my world
The singer has dealt with similar types of challenging and independent women before.


With her kitten claws and stiletto legs
The singer describes the other person as having both a playful and dangerous demeanor.


And you don't need no sugar daddy
The singer believes that the other person does not need a wealthy and older man to fulfill their desires.


Cuz he won't even keep you happy
The singer expresses their doubt that a sugar daddy could truly bring the other person happiness.


Take a chance on me, Nikita
The singer urges Nikita to risk being with them instead of a sugar daddy.


You never tasted sweetness like me
The singer believes that they have a unique and captivating way of showing affection.


And I could be good for you
The singer offers themselves as a beneficial and positive influence in Nikita's life.


Pay you love that's overdue for you
The singer promises to give Nikita the love and attention that they deserve and have been lacking.


And as the weeks passed by
The singer imagines a future where they have been together for some time.


I'd still be smiling at your silly lies
The singer suggests that they would still be amused by Nikita's fibs and playful deceptions.


Wouldn't be fooled by the melodrama
The singer asserts that they would not fall for any unnecessary or exaggerated drama from Nikita.


Everyone's fears and trauma they hide
The singer acknowledges that everyone has their own issues and struggles to deal with, including Nikita.


You'd still keep me guessing if you're gonna stay
The singer recognizes that Nikita would continue to have a somewhat unpredictable presence in their life.


But I'd learn that lesson, still be game to play
The singer reiterates their willingness to embrace and understand Nikita's personality.


You like talking dark, it's just how you are
The singer acknowledges that Nikita has a tendency to be mysterious, melancholic, or ominous in their conversations and behavior.


I'd say tomorrow's not a prisoner of your yesterdays
The singer encourages Nikita to think positively and not let past experiences hold them back.


And you don't need no sugar daddy
The singer repeats their belief that Nikita does not require any financial or materialistic support from a sugar daddy.


Cuz he won't even keep you happy
The singer emphasizes their skepticism that a sugar daddy could truly fulfill Nikita's emotional needs.


Take a chance on me, Nikita
The singer urges Nikita to take a chance on forming a meaningful relationship with them instead of a sugar daddy.


You never tasted kindness like me
The singer believes that they have a kind and caring personality that Nikita has not experienced before.


And I could be good for you
The singer reiterates their potential to positively impact Nikita's life.


Maybe you'd be good for me, too
The singer suggests that Nikita could also have a positive influence on their own life.


With your pink and pouty lips
The singer describes Nikita's physical features in a playful and flirtatious way.


Your sticky fingertips
The singer continues to describe Nikita's physical features in an affectionate way.


Your soulful caramel eyes
The singer admires Nikita's eyes and uses warm and indulgent language to describe them.


Sometimes you'd let me inside that wild-child mind
The singer suggests that Nikita has a free-spirited and adventurous side that they sometimes reveal to the singer.


Yeah, and I'd crave that carnival ride
The singer uses a metaphor to express their excitement and interest in Nikita's wild side.


You're still that little princess inside
The singer suggests that Nikita has a youthful and innocent quality that they continue to see in them.


All grown up now, and swallowing pride
The singer observes that Nikita has matured and become more self-reliant, but may still have some emotional barriers to overcome.


Don't you know love will heal ya
The singer tries to reassure Nikita that love can help them find peace and happiness.


You never felt a lover like me
The singer asserts that they have a unique and intense way of loving that Nikita has not experienced before.


Sometimes the choice you make is right
The singer acknowledges that choosing to be with them may be the right decision for Nikita, despite any uncertainties.


Chancing for love, not just another last night
The singer contrasts their desire for a meaningful and lasting relationship with the idea of a one-night stand.




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Written by: Michael Sion

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@anthonywilliams2786

Father in heaven I declared please to bring back these days when Jamaica 🇯🇲 becomes nice.

@anthonywilliams2786

Winferd Williams needs to interview these artist on stage. Any one agree with me give a like in support of these two D.J.s.

@thecyberben

Are they still with us? I hope so...

@paulsimms9640

Michigan and smiley was my first artist back in the days coming up as a young youth coming up, miss those days God bless Jamaica.

@juliajulia1793

All time Classic

@rasheenmartin1332

Original Michigan and Smiley , this was one of the first dancehall videos back when i was a little kid . big nuff respect ....Original boom tune big up'

@countesseilene4003

I love this duo since high school

@mablazo

Big tune and video! Used to watch this way back in 1986 all the way in Zimbabwe!

@kingmack7924

This song reminds of my childhood

@MrKonshus

one of the best deejay combination from the seventies; very lyrical and intelligent.

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