One is a UK based surf/p… Read Full Bio ↴There are four bands called 'The Johnsons'.
One is a UK based surf/punk/rock act who describe themselves as:
"Dirty, dirty rock ‘n’ rollers from Basingstoke.
Always ready to make ya shake ya sleazy stuff and have ya dribbling, drooling and bleeding from every orifice."
They are now know as Pussycat and the Dirty Johnsons and their first album is out.
The second one's a Skate/Punk Band from Champ City, Canada.
'Till today they released two LPs, including "Gypsies For Life" (2006) which was quickly winning over hearts of critics and fans everywhere'.
*In the five years since their debut album, So I Says to the Guy was released, The Johnsons have played more than 400 shows all over North America. They've passed nearly 300,000 highway kilometer markers. They've shared the same stage as Protest The Hero, Satanic Surfers, SNFU, Cancer Bats, Death By Stereo, Choke, Belvedere, just to name a few.
They've downed a lot of beer, blown-out three vans, and partied with more people than they can count. They've lost their drummers on more than one occasion (the suckers aint down with the gypsy lifestyle). And along the way Nathan Burge (vocals/guitar), Calvin Kirwer (guitar/vocals), Nick Kouremenos (bass), and Dan Lilly (current drummer), have become one of the tightest punk rock outfits in Canada, beloved by an ever-increasing legion of loyal fans.
Life is good for this band, and it's no surprise that The Johnsons songs reveal that not every band needs to sing about girls, politics, or drive-bys. You only need to see them live once to know that they enjoy every minute of their lives. *Taken from their Myspace page.
Original member and singer Nathan Burge is set to sing for the last time for The Johnsons on July 20th, 2008 in their hometown of Edmonton at Avenue Skatepark during a show with A Wilhelm Scream. They are currently looking for a new singer to join the Gypsy life style. GYPSIES FOR LIFE!
The third one is an electronic band from Munich, Germany consisting of former members of the Merricks. Their debut album "Fuck The Johnsons" was released on Echokammer in 2002 (featuring a guest appearance by Dakar & Grinser's former frontman Christian Kreuz). Their second album "Soft Tissue Trauma Clinic" hasn't been released yet, but one of its tracks ("The Greens are Grey") can be found on the sampler "Echokammer Werkschau".
The fourth band claiming the name "The Johnsons" was a power pop group from Philadelphia. They released one album, "Break Tomorrow's Day," in 1986.
Sugar
The Johnsons Lyrics
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I need your loving, loving
I need it now
When I'm without you
I'm something weak
You got me begging, begging
I'm on my knees
I don't wanna be needing your love
And it's killing me when you're away
Ooh baby, cause I don't care where you are
I just wanna be there where you are
And I gotta get one little taste
Sugar
Yes please
Won't you come and put it down on me
Oh right here, cause I need
Little love a little sympathy
Yeah you show me good loving
Make it alright
Need a little a sweetness in my life
Sugar
Yes please
Won't you come and put it down on me
My broken pieces
You pick them up
Don't leave me hanging, hanging
Come give me some
When I'm without ya
So insecure
You are the one thing, one thing
I'm lookin' for
I don't wanna be needing your love
I just wanna be deep in your love
And it's killing me when you're away
Ooh baby, cause I don't care where you are
I just wanna be there where you are
And I gotta get one little taste
Sugar
Yes please
Won't you come and put it down on me
Oh right here, cause I need
Little love a little sympathy
Yeah you show me good loving
Make it alright
Need a little a sweetness in my life
Sugar
Yes please
Won't you come and put it down on me
Yeah
I want that red velvet
I want that sugar sweet
Don't let nobody touch it
Unless that somebody is me
I gotta be a man
There ain't no other way
Cause girl you're hotter than a southern California day
I don't wanna play no games
I don't gotta be afraid
Don't give all that shy sh-t
No make up on
That's my
Sugar
Yes please
Won't you come and put it down on me
Oh right here, cause I need
Little love a little sympathy
Yeah you show me good loving
Make it alright
Need a little a sweetness in my life
Sugar
Yes please
Won't you come and put it down on me
Sugar
Yes please
Won't you come and put it down on me
Oh right here, cause I need
Little love a little sympathy
Yeah you show me good loving
Make it alright
Need a little a sweetness in my life
Sugar
Yes please
Won't you come and put it down on me.
The Johnsons's song Sugar is a pleading ballad, essentially a love song that expresses a desire for intimacy and sweetness. The lyrics are a cry for help from a vulnerable singer who feels incomplete without the love of his or her partner. The opening lines convey this feeling of emptiness and desperation, as the singer croons, "I'm hurting baby, I'm broken down / I need your loving, loving / I need it now." The phrase "I'm on my knees" reinforces this intensity of emotion.
The singer seems to be saying that without the partner, they become "something weak" and "insecure," and this is where the plea for "little love a little sympathy" comes in. The chorus of the song is particularly noteworthy, as it conveys the message of the song in a simple and direct manner. The repetition of "sugar, yes please / won't you come and put it down on me" is a clear call for physical and emotional comfort in the form of love and intimacy.
Overall, the lyrics of The Johnsons's Sugar depict a heartfelt plea for emotional support, physical affection, and intimacy in the face of vulnerability and weakness. The song is an intense and emotional expression of the deep desire that many people have for love and closeness.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm hurting baby, I'm broken down
I am in emotional pain and my spirit is weakened.
I need your loving, loving
I require the affection and support that only your love can provide.
I need it now
I require your love immediately.
When I'm without you
When you are not with me.
I'm something weak
I am vulnerable and open to potential harm.
You got me begging, begging
I am begging you for your love.
I'm on my knees
I am in a position of submission and pleading.
I don't wanna be needing your love
I do not wish to rely on your love.
I just wanna be deep in your love
I desire to be fully immersed and absorbed in your love.
And it's killing me when you're away
Your absence is causing me significant emotional pain.
Ooh baby, cause I don't care where you are
I do not mind where you are located.
I just wanna be there where you are
I desire to be in your presence.
And I gotta get one little taste
I need even just a small portion of your love to sustain me.
Sugar
An affectionate term for the person's beloved.
Yes please
A plea for the person's love and attention.
Won't you come and put it down on me
A request for the person's love and affection to be directed towards the artist.
Oh right here, cause I need
The request is made for the person to provide their love and affection in that specific moment, as the artist desperately needs it.
Little love a little sympathy
The singer requires both love and emotional support and understanding.
Yeah you show me good loving
The person's love and affection is of high quality and is very satisfactory to the singer.
Make it alright
The artist wishes for the person's love to make everything in their life right and better.
Need a little a sweetness in my life
The person desires a small amount of love and affection to make their life feel complete.
My broken pieces
The artist's emotional pain and turmoil that has resulted in a 'broken' state.
You pick them up
The singer acknowledges that the person's love has the power to heal and fix their broken state.
Don't leave me hanging, hanging
The artist desires reassurance that the person's love is constant and will not suddenly leave or abandon them.
Come give me some
A plea for the person to provide their love and attention to the singer.
So insecure
The singer is filled with doubt and lacks confidence, often due to a lack of the person's love and affection.
You are the one thing, one thing
The person's love is the sole thing the singer desires and needs to feel validated and secure.
I gotta be a man
The artist acknowledges that they must handle their emotional pain with strength and maturity instead of giving in to weakness.
There ain't no other way
The artist realizes that the person's love is essential for their emotional well-being and there is no alternative solution.
Cause girl you're hotter than a southern California day
The singer acknowledges the attractiveness and allure of the person, and compares it to the heat of a warm California day.
I don't wanna play no games
The singer desires a genuine and authentic relationship with the person, without any manipulation or deceit.
I don't gotta be afraid
The artist no longer feels a sense of fear towards expressing their love and affection for the person.
Don't give all that shy sh-t
The artist does not wish for the person to be reserved or shy about expressing their love and affection.
No make up on
The artist desires a genuine and natural appearance from the person.
Writer(s): 石井 竜也, 安部 コウセイ, Sparta Locals, 金子 隆博
Contributed by Mateo Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.