Sugar Daddy
Stephen Trask / John Cameron Mitchell Lyrics
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for licorice drops and jelly roll,
Hey sugar daddy,
Hansel needs some sugar in his bowl.
I'll lay out fine china on the linen
And polish up the chrome
and if you've got some sugar for me,
Sugar Daddy, bring it home.
Black strap molasses,
you're my orange blossom honey bear.
Bring me Versace blue jeans
and black designer underwear.
We'll dress up like the disco-dancing
jet set in Milan and Rome.
And if you've got some sugar for me,
Sugar Daddy, bring it home.
Oh the thrill of control,
like the rush of rock and roll,
is the sweetest taste I've known. Oh yah
so come on, Sugar Daddy, bring it home.
When honey bees go shopping
it's something to be seen.
They swarm to wild flowers
and get nectar for the queen.
And everything you bring me
got me dripping like a honeycomb
and if you've got some sugar for me,
Sugar Daddy, bring it home.
Oh the thrill of control,
like the Blitzkrieg on the roll,
is the sweetest taste I've know oh yah.
If you've got some sugar
bring it home.Bah bah dabba dabba dabba do
Come on, Sugar Daddy, bring it home!
Whiskey and French cigarettes,
a motorbike with high-speed jets,
a Waterpik, a Cuisinart
and a hypo-allergenic dog.
I want all the luxuries of the modern age,
and every item on every page
in the Lillian Vernon catalogue.
So you think only a woman
can truly love a man.
Well you buy me the dress
I'll be more woman
than a man like you can stand.
I'll be your Venus on a chocolate clam shell
rising on a sea of marshmallow foam
and if you got some sugar for me,
Sugar Daddy, bring it home.
It's our tradition to control,
like Erich Honecker and Helmut Kohl,
remember him
from the Ukraine to the Rhone.
Sweet home uber alles,
Lord, I'm coming home.yah
Come on, Sugar Daddy, bring me home.
The song "Sugar Daddy" by Stephen Trask and John Cameron Mitchell is about a person who is seeking a benefactor. The lyrics suggest that the singer has a sweet tooth and is willing to offer their companionship in exchange for gifts and luxuries. They mention their desire for black strap molasses, Versace jeans, and even a hypo-allergenic dog, among other things. The singer compares their desire for control to the thrill of rock and roll, and they use honey bees as a metaphor to describe their desire for the sweet things in life. The lyrics also play with gender roles and heteronormative expectations by suggesting that the singer can be more womanly than a man would expect if they are provided with the right clothes.
The lyrics of "Sugar Daddy" are clever and playful. The song uses a combination of metaphors, allusions, and wordplay to create a picture of someone who is seeking material goods and emotional satisfaction through a mutually beneficial relationship. The song is both humorous and a commentary on the power dynamics at play in relationships, particularly those that are based on financial exchange. The use of references to political figures like Erich Honecker and Helmut Kohl add a layer of irony and satire to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a sweet tooth for licorice drops and jelly roll,
I have a strong desire for sugary treats like licorice drops and jelly roll.
Hey sugar daddy, Hansel needs some sugar in his bowl.
Hey sugar daddy, I am looking for some financial support or gifts.
I'll lay out fine china on the linen and polish up the chrome, and if you've got some sugar for me, Sugar Daddy, bring it home.
I will prepare an elaborate setting for you and I'm hoping for a financial reward or gift.
Black strap molasses, you're my orange blossom honey bear.
Black strap molasses, you are my sweet and comforting companion.
Bring me Versace blue jeans and black designer underwear.
Buy me luxury clothing items like Versace blue jeans and black designer underwear.
We'll dress up like the disco-dancing jet set in Milan and Rome.
We will dress like glamorous individuals in parties in Milan and Rome.
Oh the thrill of control, like the rush of rock and roll, is the sweetest taste I've known.
Having control over situations is exciting and satisfying to me.
When honey bees go shopping it's something to be seen. They swarm to wild flowers and get nectar for the queen.
Bees, like me, are drawn to sweet things and we'll do whatever it takes to get them.
And everything you bring me got me dripping like a honeycomb and if you've got some sugar for me, Sugar Daddy, bring it home.
Anything you give me, such as gifts or money, will make me deliriously happy and I hope for more.
Whiskey and French cigarettes, a motorbike with high-speed jets, a Waterpik, a Cuisinart and a hypo-allergenic dog.
I desire expensive, luxurious items including alcohol, premium cigarettes, a fast motorbike, high-end kitchen items, and a non-allergic dog.
I want all the luxuries of the modern age, and every item on every page in the Lillian Vernon catalog.
I desire every possible luxury and want items featured in the Lillian Vernon catalog.
So you think only a woman can truly love a man. Well you buy me the dress I'll be more woman than a man like you can stand.
You believe only a woman can love a man truly; I defy this idea and will become more feminine if you give me a dress.
I'll be your Venus on a chocolate clamshell rising on a sea of marshmallow foam and if you got some sugar for me, Sugar Daddy, bring it home.
I will become your dream woman and embody beauty and luxury, all in exchange for more financial support or gifts.
It's our tradition to control, like Erich Honecker and Helmut Kohl, remember him from the Ukraine to the Rhone. Sweet home uber alles, Lord, I'm coming home. yah
It is our custom to exert authority and control, as exemplified by Erich Honecker and Helmut Kohl. I'm coming back to the idea of material wealth being the top priority.
Come on, Sugar Daddy, bring me home.
Come on, Sugar Daddy, give me more financial support or gifts.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEPHEN TRASK
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