This song, along with "Smooth Operator", was included on VH1's programme 80 Hours of the 80's in 2008.
The "Sweetest Taboo" is the height of sexual pleasure, and Sade sings lovingly about a man who gets her there in this song.
The line "There's a quiet storm" is a reference to the Quiet Storm radio format, which is filled with baby-making music like this song. The Quiet Storm indicates a sensual sexual experience.
The Sweetest Taboo
Sade Lyrics
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If I tell you now
Will you keep on
Will you keep on loving me?
If I tell you
If I tell you how I feel
Will you keep bringing out the best in me?
You give me, you give me the sweetest taboo
You give me, you're giving me the sweetest taboo
Too good for me
There's a quiet storm
And it never felt like this before
There's a quiet storm
That is you
There's a quiet storm
And it never felt this hot before
Giving me something that's taboo
(Sometimes I think you're just too good for me)
You give me the sweetest taboo
That's why I'm in love with you (with you)
You give me the sweetest taboo
Too good for me
(Sometimes I think you're just too good for me)
I'd do anything for you, I'd stand out in the rain
Anything you want me to do, don't let it slip away
There's a quiet storm
And it never felt like this before
There's a quiet storm
I think it's you (ha, ha)
There's a quiet storm
And I never felt this hot before
Giving me something that's taboo
You (you give me) give me the
(You give me the) sweetest taboo
That's why I'm in love with you (with you)
You give me, keep giving me the sweetest taboo
Too good for me
You've got the biggest heart
Sometimes I think you're just too good for me
Every day is Christmas and every night is New Year's Eve
Will you keep on loving me? (Ha, ha)
Will you keep on, will you keep on?
Bringing out the best in me
The song "The Sweetest Taboo" by Sade is a love song that expresses a forbidden romantic relationship. The lyrics speak of a feeling that is too good to be true and something that society would perceive as taboo. The opening lines of the song ask a critical question that reflects the overall theme of the song, which is about whether revealing their love is worth it, and whether it would still be reciprocated.
The song's lyrics convey that the relationship is unique and different from anything they have experienced before. The line, "There's a quiet storm, and it never felt like this before," creates the impression that this relationship is intense, passionate, and carries more significant emotional depth than other love affairs. The song's melody and lyrics build upon each other, and the line, "Every day is Christmas and every night is New Year's Eve," shows the extent of the character's commitment and love to each other.
In conclusion, "The Sweetest Taboo" by Sade is a passionate love song that deals with forbidden love. It highlights the idea that love can be taboo, but someone can still feel it regardless of the norms and acceptances of society.
Line by Line Meaning
If I tell you
If I open up to you
If I tell you now
If I tell you my secret now
Will you keep on
Will you continue
Will you keep on loving me?
Will you keep loving me despite my secret?
If I tell you how I feel
If I tell you about my feelings
Will you keep bringing out the best in me?
Will you continue to inspire me to be my best self?
You give me, you give me the sweetest taboo
You're giving me something that's forbidden but oh-so-sweet
You give me, you're giving me the sweetest taboo
You're giving me something that's taboo but irresistible
Too good for me
You're too wonderful for me
There's a quiet storm
There's a feeling of electricity in the air
And it never felt like this before
And I've never felt this way before
That is you
It's because of you
And it never felt this hot before
And I've never felt this passionate before
Giving me something that's taboo
You're giving me something that's forbidden
You give me the sweetest taboo
You're giving me something both forbidden and irresistible
That's why I'm in love with you (with you)
That's why I love you so much
I'd do anything for you, I'd stand out in the rain
I would do anything to keep you happy, even if it meant standing in the rain
Anything you want me to do, don't let it slip away
Don't let our love slip away, I'm willing to do anything to keep it strong
I think it's you (ha, ha)
I know it's because of you
You give me, keep giving me the sweetest taboo
You're still giving me this forbidden yet irresistible something
You've got the biggest heart
You're the most loving person I know
Every day is Christmas and every night is New Year's Eve
Every day with you is a celebration and I'm always excited to be with you
Will you keep on, will you keep on?
Will you continue to be there for me?
Bringing out the best in me
Inspiring me to be the best version of myself
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Martin Ditcham, Helen Adu
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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If I tell you
If I tell you now
Will you keep on
Will you keep on loving me
If I tell you
If I tell you how I feel
Will you keep bringing out the best in me
You give me, you give me the sweetest taboo
You give me, you're giving me the sweetest taboo
Too good for me
There's a quiet storm
And it never felt like this before
There's a quiet storm
That is you
There's a quiet storm
And it never felt this hot before
Giving me something that's taboo
(Sometimes I think you're just too good for me)
You give me the sweetest taboo
That's why I'm in love with you
You give me the sweetest taboo
Sometimes I think you're just too good for me
I'd do anything for you, I'd stand out in the rain
Anything you want me to do, don't let it slip away
There's a quiet storm
And it never felt like this before
There'a a quiet storm
I think it's you
There'a a quiet storm
And I never felt this hot before
Giving me something that's taboo
You give me the sweetest taboo
That's why I'm in love with you
You give me, you're giving me the sweetest taboo
Too good for me
You've got the biggest heart
Sometimes I think you're just too good for me
Every day is Christmas, and every night is new years eve
Will you keep on loving me
Will you keep on, will you keep on
Bringing out the best in me
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Anyone listen to this in 2024?
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25/02/2024☺🙂💃🏼💃🏼
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27/02/24❤
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Естественно ❤
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Oh yeah. Great song.
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April 14, 2024
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@@spikefivefivefivestill so good
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