Soul Sister Brown Sugar
Sam Lyrics
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Soul sister, you're brown sugar
Sweeter than the icing on the best cake
Soul sister, you're brown sugar
I was in the dark but now I see
What was always in front of me
I was always proud
Keep on giving it to me
Love and affection to the bone, to the bone
Soul sister, you're brown sugar
Keep on socking it to me all night long
Soul sister, you're brown sugar
Girl, you're always there with your man
It's 'bout time he took your hand
I wanna show you
'Cause I can't stand the blow
Keep on giving it to me
Somebody said, "What's in the dark
Will surely come to the light"
Now your days are brighter
And your burden's lighter
And the whole world knows you out of sight
Wooh lord
Love and affection to the bone, to the bone
Soul sister, you're brown sugar
Keep on socking it to me all night long
Soul sister, you're brown sugar
Girl, you're always out there with your man
It's about time he took your hand
I wanna show you
'Cause I can't stand the blow
Keep on giving it to me
Keep on giving me brown sugar
I got to have it
I just got to have brown sugar
You know what baby, huh
I can't help but more brown sugar
You're brown to the bone
Don't you know I need brown sugar
Oh lord, yeah
I just got to have brown sugar
You sweeter than icing on a cake
I just got to have brown sugar
The lyrics to Sam & Dave's song Soul Sister Brown Sugar are a tribute to a woman whom the singer admires for her appeal and sweetness. The song compares her to honey, icing, and sugar while expressing the singer's newfound awareness of her beauty and finally asserting his attraction to her. The lyrics progress from a recognition of her physical appeal to a declaration of the singer's passion for her.
At the beginning of the song, the singer tells Soul Sister that she is sweeter than honey and brown sugar, a compliment to her attractive qualities. Later, he acknowledges that he didn't notice her beauty before but now it's apparent to him. He then advocates Soul Sister leaving her man for him, conveying that he is passionate about her. The refrain "Keep on giving it to me" is a declaration of desire and anticipation for Soul Sister's affections.
In conclusion, the song Soul Sister Brown Sugar is a celebration of a woman's beauty, sweetness and passion, and the lyrics convey the singer's admiration, recognition and attraction towards her.
Line by Line Meaning
You're sweeter than the honey that the bees make
You are incredibly sweet, even more so than the honey made by bees.
Soul sister, you're brown sugar
You are the epitome of soul and are as sweet as brown sugar.
Sweeter than the icing on the best cake
Your sweetness surpasses that of the icing on the most delicious cake.
I was in the dark but now I see
I was blind to what was in front of me, but now I understand.
What was always in front of me
The truth about your sweetness and soulfulness was always apparent, but I didn't realize it before.
I was always proud
I was confident in my abilities and accomplishments.
But now I'm saying it loud
But now, I am expressing my admiration for you loudly and clearly.
Keep on giving it to me
Keep on providing me with your sweetness and soulfulness.
Love and affection to the bone, to the bone
You imbue everything you do with love and affection.
Keep on socking it to me all night long
Continue delivering your wonderful traits to me all night long.
Girl, you're always there with your man
You are always around your man, showing your love.
It's 'bout time he took your hand
It's time for him to show his love for you.
I wanna show you
I want to express my own love for you.
'Cause I can't stand the blow
Because I can't bear to see you suffer.
Somebody said, "What's in the dark
It is said that what is hidden will eventually come to light.
Will surely come to the light"
The truth will be revealed eventually.
Now your days are brighter
Now, your life is much happier/positive.
And your burden's lighter
Your troubles are now much easier to bear.
And the whole world knows you out of sight
The entire world knows how amazing you are.
Wooh lord
Expression of excitement and/or admiration.
Keep on giving me brown sugar
Keep providing me with love, affection, and soulfulness (i.e., your "brown sugar").
I got to have it
I must have you and your amazing qualities.
You're brown to the bone
Your soulful abilities are fundamental to who you are, ingrained in your very being.
Don't you know I need brown sugar
You don't realize how much I need your sweetness and soulfulness.
Oh lord, yeah
An expression of wonder, relief, amazement, or joy.
You know what baby, huh
You understand that you are amazing, right?
I can't help but more brown sugar
I can't help but want more of your amazing traits and qualities.
You sweeter than icing on a cake
You are even sweeter than the icing on the most delicious cake.
I just got to have brown sugar
I absolutely must have your love, affection, and soulfulness (i.e., your "brown sugar").
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Isaac Hayes, David Porter
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