Sugar
Redbone Leon Lyrics

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I'm just a little "Jackie Horner"
since I met my sugar cane.
That gang of mine has been revealin'
that they're feelin' sore.
I left the lamp light on the corner,
for the moon in lover's lane.
I'm doing things I never did before.

When I take my sugar to tea, all the
boys are jealous of me, 'cause I
never take her where the gang goes,
When I take my sugar to tea.

I'm a rowdy dowdy, that's me,
She's a high hat baby, that's she,
So I never take her where the gang goes,
When I take my sugar to tea.

Ev'ry Sunday afternoon,
we forget about our cares,
rubbing elbows at the Ritz,
with those millionaires.

When I take my sugar to tea,
I'm as Ritzy as can be,

'cause I never take her where the gang goes,
When I take my sugar to tea.

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Sugar" by Redbone Leon describe the singer's newfound joy and excitement since they started dating their "sugar cane." The singer mentions that their friends are feeling "sore," indicating possible jealousy or resentment from the gang since the singer is now focused on their new love interest instead of them. The imagery of leaving the lamp light on the corner for the moon in lover's lane symbolizes the singer's romantic pursuit and their willingness to leave behind their old ways to embrace their new love.

The chorus further emphasizes the singer's devotion to their partner. They take her to tea, wanting to show her off, but at the same time, they do not take her where the gang usually goes - hinting at a subtle class divide. The singer describes themselves as a "rowdy dowdy" and their partner as a "high hat baby." However, they are willing to adjust their behavior and habits to match their partner's world.

The second verse describes the couple's Sunday afternoon routines of rubbing elbows with millionaires at the Ritz hotel. Once again, the singer emphasizes their willingness to change their lifestyle to please their partner, implying their love is worth the effort.

Overall, "Sugar" is a playful and lighthearted love song that captures the excitement and joy of newfound romance. The singer's willingness to leave behind their old ways and adjust to their partner's lifestyle highlights the power of love to transform individuals.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm just a little "Jackie Horner"
I am feeling exuberant and indulging in pleasures of life, just like

since I met my sugar cane.
ever since I met my beloved partner.

That gang of mine has been revealin'
My group of friends are becoming a little envious and irritated with me.

that they're feelin' sore.
They are feeling neglected and a little angry.

I left the lamp light on the corner,
As I was heading to meet my partner, I left the lamp light on the corner for them to find their way.

for the moon in lover's lane.
So that we can spend a romantic evening together under the moonlight in Lover's Lane.

I'm doing things I never did before.
I am experiencing new feelings and pleasures since I met my sugar.

When I take my sugar to tea, all the
When I take my beloved partner out for tea,

boys are jealous of me, 'cause I
all of my friends, especially male friends are envious of me since I have such a wonderful partner.

never take her where the gang goes,
I never take her to the usual spots where I normally hang out with my friends.

I'm a rowdy dowdy, that's me,
I am a fun-loving and crazy person.

She's a high hat baby, that's she,
My partner, on the other hand, is sophisticated and high class.

So I never take her where the gang goes,
I avoid taking her to the usual haunts of my friends.

When I take my sugar to tea.
Whenever I’m with my partner, it’s a formal affair, and we indulge in fancy things.

Ev'ry Sunday afternoon,
Every Sunday afternoon,

we forget about our cares,
I forget about all my troubles and worries of life.

rubbing elbows at the Ritz,
I join the elite and socialize among dignified gatherings at the grand Ritz hotel.

with those millionaires.
I mingle with wealthy and influential people.

I'm as Ritzy as can be,
When I am with my partner, we feel upscale and luxurious.

'cause I never take her where the gang goes,
I always try to give a sophisticated and wealthy experience to my partner, and that’s why I avoid taking her to the usual hangs of my friends.

When I take my sugar to tea.
Whenever I’m out with my partner for tea, we indulge in a luxurious and deluxe experience.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SAMMY FAIN, IRVING KAHAL, PIERRE CONNOR

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