Written by Wayne Bickerton and Tony Waddington and produced by Wayne Bickerton, "Sugar Baby Love" was the band's one and only number one single in the UK, spending four weeks at the top of the chart in May 1974. The song features a lead vocal by Paul DaVinci, his last with the Rubettes before being replaced by Alan Williams.
The song was originally offered to former Move singer Carl Wayne to record, but he turned it down. In 2006, the song was used in the French-based AIDES campaign for safe sex. The 3 minute video, directed by Wilfrid Brimo, was awarded a Silver Lion prize at the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival in June 2006.
Sugar Baby Love
The Rubettes Lyrics
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I didn't mean to make you blue
Sugar baby love, sugar baby love
I didn't mean to hurt you
All lovers make
Make the same mistakes
Yes they do
Make the same mistakes
As me and you
Sugar baby love, sugar baby love
I didn't mean to make you blue
Sugar baby love, sugar baby love
I didn't mean to hurt you
People, take my advice
If you love someone
Don't think twice
Love your baby love, sugar baby love
Love her anyway, love her everyday
The Rubettes’ "Sugar Baby Love" is a classic love song that explores the idea of unexpected love, heartache, and seeking forgiveness. The first two lines, "Sugar baby love, sugar baby love / I didn't mean to make you blue," set the tone for the song, as the singer is remorseful for causing his loved one pain. He emphasizes this point in the second verse, stating, "All lovers make the same mistakes / Yes they do," implying that he too has made errors in their relationship.
The chorus then repeats the opening lines, underscoring that he never intended to cause hurt, and closes with "Love your baby love, sugar baby love / Love her anyway, love her everyday," a poignant reminder to cherish and value the love they have, even when mistakes are made. The overall theme of the song is that love is a delicate balance, and we all have the ability to cause pain and ask for forgiveness, but ultimately it's about loving each other despite the flaws and mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
Sugar baby love, sugar baby love
The singer is addressing his lover and expressing the love he has for her.
I didn't mean to make you blue
The singer is apologizing for hurting his lover's feelings unintentionally.
Sugar baby love, sugar baby love
Reaffirming the feeling of love towards his lover.
I didn't mean to hurt you
The singer is apologizing for causing any harm to his lover.
All lovers make
All people in love
Make the same mistakes
Inadvertently repeating same mistakes that often cause hurt to loved ones.
Yes they do
This is a universal fact.
Yes, all lovers make
The singer is reinforcing the idea that everyone makes the same mistakes in love.
Make the same mistakes
Mistakes that can cause emotional harm to a loved one.
As me and you
The singer includes himself and his lover among those who make mistakes in love.
People, take my advice
The singer is offering advice to the listeners.
If you love someone
If you truly love someone
Don't think twice
Do not hesitate to show how much you love that person.
Love your baby love, sugar baby love
Use terms of endearment to express and show love towards your loved one.
Love her anyway, love her everyday
Regardless of any mistakes, continue to love your partner every single day.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tony Waddington, Wayne Bickerton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ep1929
Who else listening in 2024?
@denisewood3440
Me love it .
@marvinchase4899
In January as a matter of fact; I didn't even catch their name back in 1974, but I heard the song on AM Radio in Manchester New Hampshire
@davelavin1985
Oh yessss.
@massimilianogrecchiag5856
Me too, Verona 🇮🇹…Powerful Song 4 Ever
@fajacinto
Vim por causa do café da manhã em Plutão
@lorettamoulpied5293
March 2024.
I am 60 and I grew up with this and I loved it.
@cheetahpanther1306
I’m 42 😂 made before I was born but grew up with old music thanks to my dad
@Klapauzius-369
The same.
@JohnCavendish-ql4jc
March 28/ 2024. BEST SONG EVER !!