The Jives are a British indie pop/rock band from Stockport, United Kingdom, comprising singer and songwriter Bec O'Malley and guitarist/songwriter Theo Moon. Their début single, 'Happy & Glad', came out in December 2023.
Sugar Sugar
The Jives Lyrics
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I can't help myself I love you and nobody else
Wanna tell in and out my life you come and go
Leaving just your picture behind
and I kissed it a thousand times
When you snap your finger or wink your eye I come a running to you
I'm tied to your apron strings and there's nothing I can do
Sugar pie honey bunch I'm weaker than a man should be
I can't help myself I'm a fool in love you see
Wanna tell you I don't love you tell you that we're through and I've tried
But every time I see your face I get all choked up inside
When I call your name girl it starts the flame burning in my heart
tearin it all apart no matter how I try my love
I cannot hide 'cause
Sugar Pie Honey Bunch you know that I'm weak for you
Can't help myself I love you and nobody else
Sugar Pie Honey Bunch do anything you ask me to
Can't help myself I want you and nobody else
Sugar Pie Honey Bunch you know that I love you
You know that I love you
Can't help myself, no I can't help myself
The Jives's classic song Sugar Sugar is an upbeat love song that showcases a man's passionate love for a woman. The lyrics are simple yet powerful and express the singer's intense feelings for his beloved. The song starts with the words "Sugar pie honey bunch, you know that I love you," which sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The singer goes on to say that he cannot help but love her, even though he knows it's not good for him.
The singer talks about how every time he sees her, he gets choked up inside and how he is weaker than he should be for a man. He is tied to her apron strings and can't do anything to change that. He talks about how when he tries to tell her he doesn't love her, he can't help but fall in love with her all over again. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Sugar pie honey bunch, you know that I love you," signifying the depth of his love for her.
Overall, the song is a sweet and romantic tribute to a woman that the singer loves deeply. It captures the essence of falling in love and illustrates how impossible it can be to resist the feeling.
Line by Line Meaning
Sugar pie honey bunch you know that I love you
My dearest, you know that I deeply love you
I can't help myself I love you and nobody else
I cannot resist loving you, no one else stands a chance
Wanna tell in and out my life you come and go
I want to share my life with you, but you come and go as you please
Leaving just your picture behind
The only thing left of you is a photo
and I kissed it a thousand times
I kiss your photo countless times, yearning for you
When you snap your finger or wink your eye I come a running to you
With a mere gesture, I come running to you
I'm tied to your apron strings and there's nothing I can do
I am helplessly bound to you and cannot break free
Sugar pie honey bunch I'm weaker than a man should be
My love for you weakens me more than it should for a man
I can't help myself I'm a fool in love you see
I'm foolishly in love with you and cannot help it
Wanna tell you I don't love you tell you that we're through and I've tried
I wish I could tell you that I don't love you, that we're through, even though I've tried
But every time I see your face I get all choked up inside
But whenever I see your face, my emotions overwhelm me
When I call your name girl it starts the flame burning in my heart
When I call your name, it reignites the flame of love in my heart
tearin it all apart no matter how I try my love
My love tears me apart, no matter how hard I try
I cannot hide 'cause
I can't hide my love, it's too strong
Sugar Pie Honey Bunch you know that I'm weak for you
My love, you know you have me weak and powerless
Can't help myself I love you and nobody else
I cannot resist loving you, no one else stands a chance
Sugar Pie Honey Bunch do anything you ask me to
My dearest, I would do anything you ask of me
Can't help myself I want you and nobody else
I cannot resist wanting you, no one else stands a chance
Sugar Pie Honey Bunch you know that I love you
My dearest, you know that I deeply love you
You know that I love you
You know that my love for you is unwavering
Can't help myself, no I can't help myself
I cannot resist, I cannot help myself
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD JR. HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER
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@franzooca
Lyrics
Sugar
Oh, honey, honey
You are my candy girl
And you got me wanting you
Honey
Oh, sugar, sugar
You are my candy girl
And you got me wanting you
I just can't believe
The loveliness of loving you
I just can't believe it's true
I just can't believe
The wonder of this feeling, too
I just can't believe it's true
Ah, sugar
Oh, honey, honey
You are my candy girl
And you got me wanting you
Oh, honey
Oh, sugar, sugar
You are my candy girl
And you got me f- wanting you
When I kissed you, girl
I knew how sweet a kiss could be
(I know how sweet a kiss can be)
Like the summer sunshine
Pour your sweetness over me
(Pour your sweetness over me)
Oh-oh-oh-oh, sugar
Pour a little sugar on it, honey
Pour a little sugar on it, baby
Make your life so sweet, yeah, yeah, yeah
Pour a little sugar on it, oh yeah
Pour a little sugar on it, honey
Pour a little sugar on it, baby
I'm gonna make your life so sweet, yeah, yeah, yeah
Pour a little sugar on it, honey
Ah, sugar
Ah-ah-ah, honey, honey
You are my candy girl
And you got me wanting you
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Honey (honey, sugar, sugar)
Sugar sugar (honey, honey, sugar, sugar)
You are my candy girl 🎶🎶🎶
@dianahohimer1107
After all these years, this song still makes me happy.❤
@Paul-hp6zp
So you're a spring chicken 😏
@dianahohimer1107
@@Paul-hp6zp Of course! 🙂
@user-ng2hr9tr5u
Genial para empezar el día con buena energía.
@laurendoe168
Me too! Singing along not caring who hears!!!
@cadenthecountryballsfan8338
Same
@Wombat32
Too many people don't remember Ron Dante. He was the entire band. Hes still alive as of May 2023.
@avan5140
Just saw him perform this on the Happy Together concert tour last month. He sounds and looks great!
@gaijininja
I’m here because I just read an article about how he did all the voices and recording work for this song. Sang falsetto to do the girl’s voices. Layered about 18 voice tracks to make it. Still gets the feet tapping 54 years later.
@laurendoe168
@@gaijininja This is news to me. Karen Carpenter did much of the backup vocals to their songs.