Wonder's single "Fingertips" was a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963, at the age of 13, making him the youngest artist ever to top the chart. Wonder's critical success was at its peak in the 1970s. His "classic period" began in 1972 with the releases of Music of My Mind and Talking Book, the latter featuring "Superstition", which is one of the most distinctive and famous examples of the sound of the Hohner Clavinet keyboard. His works Innervisions (1973), Fulfillingness' First Finale (1974) and Songs in the Key of Life (1976) all won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, making him the tied-record holder for the most Album of the Year wins, with three. He is also the only artist to have won the award with three consecutive album releases. Wonder began his "commercial period" in the 1980s; he achieved his biggest hits and highest level of fame, had increased album sales, charity participation, high-profile collaborations (including Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson), political impact, and television appearances. Wonder has continued to remain active in music and political causes.
Wonder is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with sales of over 100 million records worldwide. He has won 25 Grammy Awards (the most by a solo artist) and one Academy Award (Best Original Song, for the 1984 film The Woman in Red). Wonder has been inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame. He is also noted for his work as an activist for political causes, including his 1980 campaign to make Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a federal holiday in the U.S. In 2009, he was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace, and in 2014, he was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Wonder was born Stevland Hardaway Judkins in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 13, 1950, the third of five children born to Lula Mae Hardaway, and the second of Hardaway's two children with Calvin Judkins. He was born six weeks premature which, along with the oxygen-rich atmosphere in the hospital incubator, resulted in retinopathy of prematurity, a condition in which the growth of the eyes is aborted and causes the retinas to detach, so he became blind.
All Day Sucker
Stevie Wonder Lyrics
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Cause you can feel your love comin' down
I find myself rushin' over to
Do something for your love
I knock on the door
You answer askin' what am I there for
I say I thought you wanted me to
I'm an all day sucker
Coming to give something to get nothin'
I'm an all day sucker
Coming to give something but to get none of your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
You call me up to say
You're sorry for what went down the other day
And could I come over today
Do something for your love
One knuck gets me in
But then you say how very nice it's been
That lets me know that I will once again
Get nothin' from your love
I'm an all day sucker
Coming to give something to get nothin'
I'm an all day sucker
Coming to give something but to get none of your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
You drop by to say
You're sorry for what went down the other day
And if I had some time later in the day to
Do something for your love
Anyone else would say
"No that's okay"
But maybe by now she'll see things my way
And ask me to say to
Do something for her love
I'm an all day sucker
Coming to give something to get nothin'
I'm an all day sucker
Coming to give something but to get none of your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
To get none of your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
Being stingy with your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
I'm an all day sucker for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
Givin' none of your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
I'm an all day sucker for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
To get none of your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
The lyrics to Stevie Wonder's "All Day Sucker" describe a person who is constantly giving their all to someone else, only to receive nothing in return. The lyrics convey feelings of frustration and desperation as the singer realizes that no matter how much they give, they will never receive the same amount of love in return. The phrase "All day sucker" is used to describe the singer, emphasizing their willingness to give up their time and energy for someone who doesn't reciprocate their feelings.
The first verse sets the scene for the rest of the song, as the singer rushes to do something for their love interest, only to be disappointed once again. The second verse shows the same scenario repeating itself, with the love interest apologizing but ultimately giving no love in return. The final verse is a desperate plea for the love interest to finally see things from the singer's perspective and show them the same love that they give.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the unequal nature of some relationships, and the frustration that can come with constantly giving without receiving. It also showcases Stevie Wonder's signature soulful sound, with funky basslines and catchy hooks.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on up you say
You invite me to come to you
Cause you can feel your love comin' down
You are feeling love and want to share it with me
I find myself rushin' over to
I am eager to come over and be with you
Do something for your love
To express my love to you and show that I care
I knock on the door
I arrive at your place and knock on the door
You answer askin' what am I there for
You ask the reason for my visit
I say I thought you wanted me to
I thought you needed me for something
Do something for your love
To express my love to you and show that I care
I'm an all day sucker
I am always willing to put in effort for you
Coming to give something to get nothin'
I do things for your love without expecting anything in return
All day sucker for your love
I am deeply in love with you and will do anything for you
All day sucker cup for your love
My love for you is never-ending and always present
You call me up to say
You contact me to convey your feelings
You're sorry for what went down the other day
You apologize for something that happened between us earlier
And could I come over today
You invite me over to your place
Do something for your love
To express my love to you and show that I care
One knuck gets me in
I use one knock to enter your place
But then you say how very nice it's been
You express gratitude for my presence
That lets me know that I will once again
I understand that I will receive nothing back from you
Get nothin' from your love
You will not reciprocate my affection
Anyone else would say
Most people would decline your offer
"No that's okay"
They would politely decline the invitation
But maybe by now she'll see things my way
I still hope you will understand and feel the same way as I do
And ask me to say to
You might ask me for help with something
Do something for her love
Expressing my love and care towards you
Being stingy with your love
You are not giving me enough love
Givin' none of your love
You are not reciprocating my feelings of love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Stevie Wonder
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
n00se
Play as funky as you can, Slim
Come on up, you say
'Cause you can feel your love coming down
I find myself rushing over to
Do something for your love
I knock on the door
You answer, asking, what am I there for?
I say, I thought you wanted me to
Do something for your love
I'm an all day sucker
Coming to give something to get nothing
I'm an all day sucker
Coming to give something but to get none of your love
All day sucker for your love [8x]
You call me up to say
You're sorry for what went down the other day
And could I come over today to
Do something for your love?
One knock gets me in
But then you say how very nice it's been
That lets me know that I will once again
Get nothing from your love
I'm an all day sucker
Coming to give something to get nothing
I'm an all day sucker
Coming to give something but to get none of your love
All day sucker for your love [16x]
You drop by to say
You're sorry for what went down the other day
And if I had some time later in the day
To do something for your love
Anyone else would say
No, that's okay, but maybe by now
She'll see things my way and ask me to stay
To do something for her love
I'm an all day sucker
Coming to give something to get nothing
I'm an all day sucker
Coming to give something but to get none of your love
All day sucker for your love [4x]
To get none of your love
All day sucker for your love [4x]
You're being stingy with your love
All day sucker for your love [4x]
I'm an all day sucker for your love
All day sucker for your love [4x]
Giving none of your love
All day sucker for your love [4x]
To an all day sucker for your love
All day sucker for your love [4x]
To give none of your love
All day sucker for your love [4x]
Ágnes D Nagy
Lyrics
Come on up you say
Cause you can feel your love comin' down
I find myself rushin' over to
Do something for your love
I knock on the door
You answer askin' what am I there for
I say I thought you wanted me to
Do something for your love
I'm an all day sucker
Coming to give something to get nothin'
I'm an all day sucker
Coming to give something but to get none of your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
You call me up to say
You're sorry for what went down the other day
And could I come over today
Do something for your love
One knuck gets me in
But then you say how very nice it's been
That lets me know that I will once again
Get nothin' fom your love
I'm an all day sucker
Coming to give something to get nothin'
I'm an all day sucker
Coming to give something but to get none of your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
You drop by to say
You're sorry for what went down the other day
And if I had some time later in the day to
Do something for your love
Anyone else would say
"No that's okay"
But maybe by now she'll see things my way
And ask me to say to
Do something for her love
I'm an all day sucker
Coming to give something to get nothin'
I'm an all day sucker
Coming to give something but to get none of your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
To get none of your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
Being stingy with your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
I'm an all day sucker for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
Givin' none of your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
I'm an all day sucker for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
To get none of your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
All day sucker for your love
All day sucker cup for your love
ridedamaverick
I really think this is one of Stevie's most underrated songs. That guitar is FIRE!!!
abram urban
Best cut on the disc. I said that since it dropped
nancy Wright
There are no under rated songs of Steve Wonder... he's genius 100%
Clarence Fye
I love all of Stevie Wonder songs. Head of his time.
Trent Davis
W.G. Snuffy Walden on the 🎸
Tommy Oliver
@Trent Davis you sure it's not Ray Parker Jr?
J Trice
The combination of Stevie's keyboard bass and clavinet is awesome - stink, stank, stunk funky! Lyrically, this song was the story of my life as a teenager - coming to give something, to get nothin'. I was like a free Uber Eats for girls who needed a ride, meal, or movie ticket.
n00se
Play as funky as you can, Slim
Come on up, you say
'Cause you can feel your love coming down
I find myself rushing over to
Do something for your love
I knock on the door
You answer, asking, what am I there for?
I say, I thought you wanted me to
Do something for your love
I'm an all day sucker
Coming to give something to get nothing
I'm an all day sucker
Coming to give something but to get none of your love
All day sucker for your love [8x]
You call me up to say
You're sorry for what went down the other day
And could I come over today to
Do something for your love?
One knock gets me in
But then you say how very nice it's been
That lets me know that I will once again
Get nothing from your love
I'm an all day sucker
Coming to give something to get nothing
I'm an all day sucker
Coming to give something but to get none of your love
All day sucker for your love [16x]
You drop by to say
You're sorry for what went down the other day
And if I had some time later in the day
To do something for your love
Anyone else would say
No, that's okay, but maybe by now
She'll see things my way and ask me to stay
To do something for her love
I'm an all day sucker
Coming to give something to get nothing
I'm an all day sucker
Coming to give something but to get none of your love
All day sucker for your love [4x]
To get none of your love
All day sucker for your love [4x]
You're being stingy with your love
All day sucker for your love [4x]
I'm an all day sucker for your love
All day sucker for your love [4x]
Giving none of your love
All day sucker for your love [4x]
To an all day sucker for your love
All day sucker for your love [4x]
To give none of your love
All day sucker for your love [4x]
PubliusDiamond
One of the best songs from Songs in the Key of Life. Underrated gem.
Karl Ware
God this man is a genius in every sense of the word he is untouched as a writer, singer, and everything that is music this was a dope album I have 2 copies one still in the wrapping and one that is on heavy rotation in my house especially when I clean up