I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl
Moorer Allison Lyrics
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In my bowl
I want a little sweetness
Down in my soul
I could stand some lovin'
Oh so bad
I feel so funny and I feel so sad
On my clothes
Maybe I can fix things up
So they'll go
Whats a matter Daddy
Come on, save my soul
I need some sugar in my bowl
I ain't foolin'
I want some sugar in my bowl
You been acting different
I've been told
Soothe me
I want some sugar in my bowl
I want some steam
On my clothes
Maybe I can fix things up so they'll go
Whats a matter Daddy
Come on save my soul
I want some sugar in my bowl
I ain't foolin'
I want some, yeah, in my bowl
The lyrics of the song “I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl” by Moorer Allison are about a woman's yearning for a physical connection with a man, expressed through the metaphor of adding sugar to her bowl. The soulful tone of the song and the seductive voice of the singer evoke a sensual atmosphere. The first verse expresses the want for sweetness in life and the need for love, while the second verse uses the metaphor of steam on clothes, which often symbolizes the sexual desire, to express the craving for sexual fulfillment. The woman is looking to add some excitement to her life and is asking her partner to provide her with the affection she desires.
The next verse reveals that the woman's partner has been acting differently towards her, and the singer asks the man to soothe her by giving her the sugar she craves. The chorus repeats the woman's desire for sugar in her bowl, emphasizing her longing for sexual pleasure. The line "I ain't foolin'" shows that the woman is not joking about her desire, and she wants her partner to understand the depth of her longing.
In summary, the lyrics of the song convey a woman's sexual desire, which she expresses using the metaphor of sugar in her bowl. The sensual tone of the song, along with the seductive voice of the singer, creates an intimate atmosphere that enhances the meaning of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I want a little sugar
I desire some sweetness in my life
In my bowl
Within me, in my heart or soul
I want a little sweetness
I need some happiness or joy
Down in my soul
Deep within me, to the very core of my being
I could stand some lovin'
I am in need of affection or love
Oh so bad
Desperately, urgently
I feel so funny and I feel so sad
I am experiencing conflicting emotions, feeling confused and unhappy
I want a little steam
I want some heat or passion in my life
On my clothes
In my physical being, in my body
Maybe I can fix things up
Perhaps I can improve my current situation
So they'll go
So that things will work out or progress positively
What's a matter Daddy
What is wrong, my dear?
Come on, save my soul
Please help me, rescue me from my troubles
I need some sugar in my bowl
I need some sweetness, some goodness in my life
I ain't foolin'
I am serious, I mean what I say
You been acting different
You have been behaving strangely or differently
I've been told
I have heard, I am aware of this
Soothe me
Comfort or calm me
I want some sugar in my bowl
I desire some love, some happiness or joy
I want some, yeah, in my bowl
I really, desperately want this positive change in my life
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NINA SIMONE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-fr4qk4ip7e
How many are still listening to this song (2024)? She doesn't get the credit she deserves! What a voice! I still come back for more!
@mariaaugustdotter5692
🙋🏼♀️
@ronaldjaybelin520
Saying I wrote this seems small since I wrote everything in lyrics for her first 6 CD’s
@ronaldjaybelin520
..but this was about my 30 year sojourns’ beginning on Hilton head island , s Carolina well..that and it’s end
@ronaldjaybelin520
I had drinks with this lady and her benefactress, Barbara widish way the night she procured the storylines from me for her first six cd’s..and only saw them once again before Allison was nominated for an Oscar performance for one of them…and then I never heard from them again.
@joycee5493
You’re right she doesn’t get the credit she deserves. I’ve thought that since this album came out!
@Mack6234
Beautiful woman, beautiful voice and beautiful song. It doesn't get any better than this.
@Kya438
Absolut deiner Meinung
@desdermoaner809
Brains, beauty voice of an angel and a great song writer and musician too. what an amazing woman
@cindyj5522
One of the most beautiful truly country songs ever made. And made more sad and deep by this rendition. This girl should be on every chart.