It was in 2008 that singer and songwriter Arleigh Kincheloe said goodbye to her hometown hideaway in the Catskill Mountains and moved to New York City to start Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds. In the years since, the group has performed hundreds of shows, released a series of full-length albums and an EP produced by Randy Jackson (American Idol), and enchanted tastemakers ranging from The Wall Street Journal and LA Times to Glamour, USA Today, and The New Yorker. They have shared the stage with such heavyweights as Gov't Mule, Dr. John, Trombone Shorty, The Avett Brothers, Counting Crows, and Galactic, and have turned audiences into believers through appearances on the festival circuit at Bonnaroo, Firefly, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Voodoo Music Experience and many more.
Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds released its self-titled debut album in November 2010. It was recorded almost completely live in just one night at Avatar Studios in New York City, capturing the uniquely tight-yet-loose live sound they had honed over so many hot city nights. The album was listed as one of the top Non-Jazz Favorites for 2010 by All About Jazz. Independent Media Magazine awarded it the "Best album you probably didn't hear in 2010" in its 2010 IMM Music Awards.
On February 28 they released their second album Pound of Dirt.
In March 2013, the band went into the legendary Henson Recording Studios in LA and recorded an EP with Grammy-award winner and former American Idol judge Randy Jackson. The resulting four song EP, Fight, was recorded in a day and half and later released in October of the same year.
In early 2013, the band announced that three original members, JJ Byars, Johnny Butler, and Aidan Carroll, were leaving to pursue other projects. The band also announced the addition of baritone saxophonist Brian Graham and bassist Josh Myers. In 2014, original members Ryan Snow and Bram Kincheloe also left to pursue other projects.
The third studio album by the band was released on May 18, 2015. It was recorded at Bear Creek Studio in Woodinville, Washington over three weeks in December 2014. The album is produced by Ryan Hadlock, and all songs were written by Arleigh Kincheloe.
The band's first live album was released on March 4, 2016. It was recorded at The Warehouse in Fairfield, Connecticut on December 31, 2015. The album was recorded by Lucas Tecun, mixed by Micah Davis, and mastered by Greg Calbi.
The band released the single, "Ghost," on August 3, 2018, prior to the album, Gold, out October 12, 2018 on Thirty Tigers. The album was produced and co-written in collaboration with Carter Matschullat (Chef'Special, Secret Weapons) at Brooklyn's DØØM Studio.
Sugar
Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds Lyrics
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Come home breaking all the rules
Couldn't get you off my mind
If they saw what I saw
In your love so true and raw
They'd be scared of what they saw
And if you taste it baby we can make it
You can have my sugar sugar sugar sugar
Wanna give you my sugar sugar sugar sugar
Wanna give it to you
If you want me to
I told you of my dream
Pleading oh what does it mean
You knew what I was after
You sat down on my couch
I was staring at your mouth
You knew just what I was after
But if you want it honey we can make it right tonight
And if you taste it baby we can make it
You can have my sugar sugar sugar sugar
Wanna give you my sugar sugar sugar sugar
Wanna give it to you
If you want me to
Oh I've needed love for so long
Never thought you'd be the one
Always wished it could be true
You've got me in the palm of your hand
If you want to be my man
I'm gonna give it to you
You can have my sugar sugar sugar sugar
Wanna give you my sugar sugar sugar sugar
Wanna give it to you
If you want me to
The song "Sugar" by Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds tells a familiar tale of a college girl who drops out of school and comes back home, breaking all the rules. The singer of the song is infatuated with this girl and cannot get her out of their mind, despite knowing that their love is considered unconventional and may frighten others. The song talks about the girl's true and raw love, which is still seen as taboo by society.
The chorus of the song talks about the singer willing to give their "sugar" to the girl if they want it. This may refer to the idea of intimacy and the sweet taste of love, but it is left to the interpretation of the listener. The song also talks about how the singer has been searching for love for a long time and never thought that the girl would be the one. However, now that they have found them, they are willing to give them everything they have.
Overall, "Sugar" is a song about a love that may not be accepted by society, but is true and raw nonetheless. The chorus repeatedly asks if the girl wants the singer's sugar, indicating the desire for intimacy, love, and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
College girl dropped out of school
A young woman left her formal education to pursue a different path.
Come home breaking all the rules
She returned home and acted in a way that defied expectations or authority.
Couldn't get you off my mind
She was preoccupied with the thought of someone she was infatuated with.
If they saw what I saw
If others perceived what she perceived,
In your love so true and raw
the authentic and sincere nature of the person's affection.
They'd be scared of what they saw
It would intimidate or frighten them.
But if you want it honey we can make it right tonight
If the other person desires a romantic relationship, they can pursue it immediately.
And if you taste it baby we can make it
If you try the experience of a romantic relationship, we can make it an ongoing reality.
You can have my sugar sugar sugar sugar
You can have my affection, tenderness, and love.
Wanna give you my sugar sugar sugar sugar
I want to express my feelings of love and attraction.
Wanna give it to you
I desire to share my love with you.
If you want me to
If you desire to be with me.
I told you of my dream
I shared a personal aspiration or desire with you.
Pleading oh what does it mean
I was yearning for an understanding of what the dream represented.
You knew what I was after
The other person was aware of the singer's romantic interest.
You sat down on my couch
The other person accepted an invitation to be physically close.
I was staring at your mouth
The artist was attracted to the other person's physical proximity and appearance.
But if you want it honey we can make it right tonight
If the other person desires a romantic relationship, they can pursue it immediately.
And if you taste it baby we can make it
If you try the experience of a romantic relationship, we can make it an ongoing reality.
Oh I've needed love for so long
The artist has experienced a profound need for romantic affection.
Never thought you'd be the one
The artist did not expect the other person to fulfill their need for love.
Always wished it could be true
The artist held onto a hope that their romantic desires would be met.
You've got me in the palm of your hand
The other person has a powerful influence over the singer's emotional state.
If you want to be my man
If the other person desires a romantic relationship, they will have the artist's affection.
I'm gonna give it to you
The singer is committed to sharing their love and affection with the other person.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GEORGE BROWN, LARRY GITTENS, OTHA NASH, CLAYDES SMITH, ROBERT BELL, DENNIS THOMAS, RONALD BELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@davidm5253
The vocals alone put most of the female singers out there today to shame. Haven't heard anyone sing with this much soul in a long time.
@maryvallettakeith6146
check out Lake Street Dive and Alabama Shakes
@luciasofiamendes7913
She's got an amazing voice!
@jackiejoy936
This is the most intelligent comment I've ever seen. She is something else omg mama knows. Oh!
@lilamontoya5609
Joss stone.
@lilamontoya5609
@@maryvallettakeith6146 true.
@utimovega
GAWT DAMMMMMMMMN!!!!!! 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@leitulagisiulai5764
Thank you Bad Mums 2 for bringing me this song! I LOVE IT!!!
@martitra0211
Who's from Bad Moms 2 soundtrack ?? :) this song is awesome <3
@SisterSparrow
Glad you like it :-)