There are several bands by the name of Sugar:
(1) Project of former Hüs… Read Full Bio ↴There are several bands by the name of Sugar:
(1) Project of former Hüsker Dü member Bob Mould.
(2) A Korean girl-pop group.
(3) A Japanese visual-kei group (Ｓｕｇａｒ).
(4) A Copenhagen producer, DJ and co-founder of Fast Forward Productions.
(5) An Australian psy-trance producer/artist
(6) A rockband from Den Bosch, The Netherlands.

Sugar (1) was formed by Bob Mould after the breakup of Hüsker Dü, and conceived as having a similar sound, though with Mould as the sole leader. As such, the band was a trio with Mould on guitar and voice, David Barbe (formerly of Mercyland) on bass, and Malcolm Travis (formerly with Zulus and Human Sexual Response) on drums. The band released three studio albums and a collection of live tracks and B-sides before breaking up in 1995.

SUGAR (2) (슈가) was a 4 member moderately successful girl pop group originating from South Korea. The group began in 2001 with their first album Tell Me Why that included the two singles Sweet Love and Tell Me Why. Afterwards a year later they released their sophomore album Shine which was more successful than their first. Like other fellow Korean acts SUGAR emerged into the Japanese market with their first two singles GO THE DISTANCE and All My Loving after their second Korean album.
Then soon afterwards Jung Eum, a member of Sugar decided to leave the group after their mini album Secret was released. Replacing her with Haleen, SUGAR moved on to release two more singles and their sophomore Japanese album. Then moving back to their roots SUGAR released their 3rd Korean album Sweet Lips one year after their mini album. Yet after this release Soo Jin announced that she would also be leaving SUGAR to concentrate on an acting career.
With the release of SUGAR's sophomore Japanese album COLORS 4 WISHES, each member decided to be a solo musician. Then on December 20, 2006 KBS World Radio announced that SUGAR would disband at the end of 2006. 아유미 (Ayumi/Ahyoomee) has since become a member of the SMTOWN family.

Sugar (3) (Ｓｕｇａｒ; シュガー) was a Japanese Visual/Nagoya Kei rock group made up of ex-Vall'na racill vocalist Loki, SIZNA (Gu.), 殊 (Koto; Ba.) and 篤人 (Atsuto; Dr.). The group started in mid 2004, and in 2005 they released their first single. Unfortunately, 殊 (Koto) left the group on December 29th, 2007 after their live at Shibuya CLUB QUATTRO. In January Shingo joined the band as their new bassist. In March 2008 they released their first full album, SWEETEST.

Only four months after the departure of 殊 (Koto), a newsletter was sent to fans explaining that they were to disband. This was due to musical differences between the members and they felt they were unable to continue on as a band. They also announced the Sugar LAST ONEMAN TOUR , a three day three-man event to be held prior to their final one-man tour. May 8th featured lynch. and Sel’m, DuelJewel and MaitoreiA on May 9th, and Ｍｏｒａｎ and ｂｏｏｇｉｅｍａｎ on the last date.
Their final release, titled Letters, came out on the 20th of May and was sold in advance, on May 8th, at the LAST ONEMAN TOUR [ epilogue ] at Takadanobada AREA. The final tour started May 15th at Sapporo KRAPS HALL and the final concert was at Shibuya O-East on the July 4th.

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Sugar (4) is a Copenhagen producer, DJ and co-founder of Fast Forward Productions. His participation on raves in the city gained him success in a local techno community, and later he gained international recognition. Sugar has released a debut EP, No Sex Only Feelings, on Repro's Euromantic label. He has also contributed two tracks to Kulør 001, the first release on Courtesy's Kulør label.
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Sugar (5) is an Australian psy-trance producer / artist Felix Hamer, on the Green Ant from Melbourne, Australia.

Sugar (6) is a rockband from Den Bosch, The Netherlands.
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Needle Hits E
Sugar Lyrics

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Been selling it short
I'm seeing sunlight for the very first time
And I'm changing my ways
Hanging out on the roof in the rain

The tragic comedy
I hit the station as the needle hits E
The needle hits E

Fill it up and take another twenty

You're living in desperation
Half the time you don't even know
I'm hanging out your frustration
On the laundry line
Hang you out to dry

You drag it around
You got a bone in front of your face
And you're dragging me down
I feel for you when I feel out of place

It doesn't bother me
I hit the station as the needle hits E
The needle hits E
You're running out 'cause you're running on me

Somebody should tell your mother
All the things you're carting around
Stop kicking the wall, my brother
Have you lost your mind?
All you do is watch the tank run dry

Been living it large
Fill it up and gimme the wheel
And I cherish the day
When you say the things that you feel

Your storm is over now
I hit the station as the needle hits E E E
The needle hits E

Empty empty empty empty empty

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sugar's song Needle Hits E are about someone who is experiencing a sudden shift in their life, going from feeling like they have been "selling it short" to seeing "sunlight for the very first time". This person is "changing [their] ways" and "hanging out on the roof in the rain", trying to find a new way to experience things.

The lyrics also paint a picture of two people who are dealing with their own struggles. One is living in desperation and frustration, trying to find a way to move forward, while the other sympathizes with them but also tries to break free from their hold. The chorus of the song repeats the line "I hit the station as the needle hits E", suggesting that the character is using some kind of substance to help them cope with their problems.

The verse "Been living it large / Fill it up and gimme the wheel" suggests that the singer is ready to take charge of their own life, and wants to be the one in control. However, they are also aware of the struggles that others are going through, including "losing their mind" and "watching the tank run dry". The repeated "empty empty empty" at the end of the song suggests that even though some things are changing, there is still a sense of emptiness that remains.

Line by Line Meaning

Been selling it short
I have not been putting in enough effort.

I'm seeing sunlight for the very first time
I am experiencing a new and better perspective.

And I'm changing my ways
I am altering my behavior.

Hanging out on the roof in the rain
I am taking risks and enjoying life despite the obstacles.

The tragic comedy
The circumstances I am in are both sad and humorous.

I hit the station as the needle hits E
I am running out of time to make changes before it is too late.

The needle hits E
I have no more time or energy left.

Fill it up and take another twenty
I am trying to find more energy or motivation to push through.

You're living in desperation
You are struggling and feeling hopeless.

Half the time you don't even know
You are unaware of how your actions affect those around you.

I'm hanging out your frustration
I am dealing with your negative energy and emotions.

On the laundry line
I am exposing your issues for others to see.

Hang you out to dry
I am leaving you exposed and vulnerable.

You drag it around
You carry your problems with you constantly.

You got a bone in front of your face
You are stubborn and refuse to see other perspectives.

And you're dragging me down
Your negativity is affecting me and bringing me down.

I feel for you when I feel out of place
I empathize with you when I also feel uncomfortable.

It doesn't bother me
I am unphased by your behavior.

You're running out 'cause you're running on me
You are draining me of energy and resources.

Somebody should tell your mother
Someone should inform your loved ones of your behavior.

All the things you're carting around
The baggage and negativity you carry with you.

Stop kicking the wall, my brother
Stop being unproductive and wasting energy.

Have you lost your mind?
Are you unaware of how your actions are affecting you and others?

All you do is watch the tank run dry
You are doing nothing to change your situation and are running out of resources.

Been living it large
I have been living life to the fullest.

Fill it up and gimme the wheel
I am taking control and moving forward.

And I cherish the day
I appreciate the moments of happiness and positivity.

When you say the things that you feel
When you are honest and genuine with me.

Your storm is over now
Your period of difficulty and struggle is coming to an end.

I hit the station as the needle hits E E E
I am completely depleted and have no more to give.

Empty empty empty empty empty
I am devoid of energy and motivation.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BOB MOULD

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Chip Millard

9y↑10

It's still amazing that Bob Mould kept this song off Copper Blue. He could have just expanded the record to 11 songs or had this as a bonus track on the CD and/or cassette versions (not an uncommon practice back in the early 1990s).

schmittelt

7y↑1

Yeah, it sounds more like a FUEL song. -edit after bathroom break ("Needle Hits 'E'" even fits with the "Easy Listening" acronym.)

Jack D

7y↑5

I don't think it would really help the flow of the album "Copper Blue" though. To me this song would have fit perfectly on "File Under Easy Listening".