The Sugarplum Fairies draw influence from French cultural icons such as Françoise Hardy, Anna Karina, and Jean-Luc Godard, as well as the Velvet Underground, John Lennon, and Lee Hazlewood. Frequently mentioned as a point of comparison by critics, Mazzy Star, a similarly styled female-singer, male-guitarist duo from the 1990s, are also cited as an influence.
Sugarplum Fairies’ upcoming release “Chinese Leftovers” veers from sleepy shoegaze pop to bouncy D.I.Y. indie rock, all with a subtle infusion of country-noir and the occasional hint of eclectic Vaudeville.
For “Chinese Leftovers” Sugarplum Fairies have teamed up with Joey Waronker (Beck, REM) on drums, Gus Seyffert (The Bird And The Bee, Sia) on bass, Jebin Bruni (P.I.L., Aimee Mann) on keyboards and Martin Tillman (Dark Knight, Rickie Lee Jones) on cello.
The CD was mixed by Todd Burke (Belle & Sebastian, Ben Harper) and mastered by 3 time Grammy winner Gavin Lurssen (T Bone Burnett).
ABC featured the song “Hold On To Me” on the season finale episode of “Grey’s Anatomy” on May 14.
Discography
Flake (Starfish Records, 1999)
Introspective Raincoat Student Music (Starfish Records, 2003)
Country International Records (Starfish Records, 2006)
Chinese Leftovers (Starfish Records, 2009)
All I Want Is You
Sugarplum Fairies Lyrics
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You say you want your story to remain untold
And all the promises we made
From the cradle to the grave
When all I want is you
You say you'll give me a highway with no one on it
A treasure just to look upon it
You say you'll give me eyes in a world of blindness
A river in a time of dryness
A harbor in the tempest
And all the promises we made
From the cradle to the grave
When all I want is you
You say you want your love to work out right
To last with me through the night
You say you want diamonds on a ring of gold
Your story to remain untold
Your love not to grow cold
And all the promises we made
From the cradle to the grave
When all I want is you
The lyrics to Sugarplum Fairies' song All I Want Is You explore the theme of material possessions versus true love. The singer's partner seems focused on obtaining material things such as diamonds and a highway with no one on it, but the singer just wants their love. The promises they made to each other throughout their lives are also mentioned, from the cradle to the grave. The singer acknowledges their partner's desires but ultimately says that all they want is their love. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the importance of love over material possessions.
The second verse continues with the theme of material possessions, with the partner promising all the riches of the night and eyes in a world of blindness. The singer acknowledges these promises, but still emphasizes that all they want is their love, even in a world of darkness and chaos. The partner also promises a river in a time of dryness and a harbor in the tempest, perhaps alluding to difficult times that the couple will face, but again the singer's focus remains solely on their love.
The final verse again mentions the partner's desire for love that works out and diamonds on a ring of gold, but the singer adds that they want their love to not grow cold. This is perhaps the most poignant line of the song, emphasizing that true love requires effort and attention to not lose its warmth. The repetition of the promises made from the cradle to the grave throughout the song adds a sense of eternity to their love, even as their partner's desires may change over time.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you want diamonds on a ring of gold
You seem to value material possessions and are fixated on showing off your wealth.
You say you want your story to remain untold
You prefer to keep your personal life private and not share your experiences with anyone else.
And all the promises we made
Despite our previous agreements, you are still focused on your own desires and needs.
From the cradle to the grave
Our commitments to each other have been longstanding and enduring.
When all I want is you
Despite all your materialistic desires, I just want your love and companionship.
You say you'll give me a highway with no one on it
You promise me complete freedom and solitude, but fail to realize that I may not want that in my life.
A treasure just to look upon it
You believe material riches are enough to make me happy, when in reality, it is not.
All the riches in the night
You can offer me all the worldly riches, but that doesn't hold much value if you're not with me.
You say you'll give me eyes in a world of blindness
You promise to show me the world in an exceptional way, but forget that my true vision lies with you only.
A river in a time of dryness
You say you'll provide for me in times of trial, but forget that I need you constantly, not just in times of trouble.
A harbor in the tempest
You promise to be my safe haven in times of uncertainty, but it's you who provide me with the strength to face them.
You say you want your love to work out right
You strive to have the perfect relationship, but forget that it takes time, effort and communication from both parties to achieve it.
To last with me through the night
You want our love to last through difficult times and grow stronger every day.
Your love not to grow cold
You desire that our love remains passionate and alive just like it was in the early stages of our relationship.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOB SKELTON
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