Sugar
Russell Gray & His Orchestra Lyrics


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When my sugar walks down the street
All the little birdies go tweet, tweet, tweet.
And in the evening when the sun goes down
It's never dark when she's around

She's so affectionate and I'll say this
That when she kisses me I sure stay kissed
When my sugar walks down the street
The little birdies go tweet tweet tweet.





Overall Meaning

The lyrics to this song by Russell Gray & His Orchestra, titled "Sugar," describe the effect that the singer's love interest has on him and the world around him. The mention of "sugar" likely refers to the sweetness and delight that this person brings into the singer's life. When the person walks down the street, everything seems brighter and more joyful; even the birds can't help but chirp with delight. This serves to emphasize just how much love can brighten up one's perspective and bring beauty to even mundane things.


Furthermore, the lyrics reveal that the singer finds their love interest to be very affectionate. When they kiss, the singer feels as though they're lost in the moment, and it's clear that their connection is strong and passionate. It's also interesting to note that the lyrics imply that this person brings light to the world around them, suggesting that their personality and presence have a positive impact on those around them as well.


Overall, "Sugar" is a romantic song that celebrates the power of love to bring joy and lightness into one's life. The lyrics are simple and sweet, capturing the pure pleasure of being in love and the way that it can transform one's entire world.


Line by Line Meaning

When my sugar walks down the street
Whenever my beloved walks in public


All the little birdies go tweet, tweet, tweet.
Everything around me feels happy and excited when she walks by


And in the evening when the sun goes down
Even as darkness descends


It's never dark when she's around
The light she brings fills every corner of my world


She's so affectionate and I'll say this
She shows me love and care like nobody else can


That when she kisses me I sure stay kissed
Her kisses linger and have a lasting effect on me


When my sugar walks down the street
Every time my darling takes a stroll


The little birdies go tweet tweet tweet.
Even the birds can't help but express their joy when they see her




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gene Austin, Jimmy McHugh, Irving Mills

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Comments from YouTube:

Rodrigo Cecchetto

When Bix's solo enters the room, the whole atmosphere turns ultra happy, uplifting!

bob boscarato

Beautiful recording!

The Blue River Jazz Band Music

Oh my goodness the music of course is wonderful, but those photographs are amazing!!

John Whitehead

Delightful - Thank You

Tim Harding

According to Jean Pierre Lion’s biography and discography of Bix, the cornet solo here was not Bix. I don’t think it sounds like Bix either.

Atticus Jazz

The cornet solo is clearly not by Bix. Nevertheless, there are two cornet players on this recording. You can hear Bix behind Secrest in the ending of the song. Listen carefully...

tenorsfan

Who you gonna believe? The experts or the guy who was there, Bill Rank? He insisted it was Bix. Bix got dragged away from tying one on the day before he had to join Whiteman.

Tim Harding

@tenorsfan I believe my own ears. It doesn’t sound like Bix.

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