Sugar Daddy
Tom Jones Lyrics


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I've got male intuition
I've got sexual ambition
I'm the last great tradition
Let me state my position

The older I get
The better I was
It's all just a show
It's all just because
The show must go on
What else can it do?
I'm gonna drop the load on you

Sugar, sugar daddy, Sugar

I got no inhibition
I got all the ammunition
Got the moves with position
Can't you see my condition?

You gotta get your hands dirty
When you're digging a ditch
And, gods
Revenge on the rich

Got the money got the moves
Got the looks and the brakes
Got the shirt got the shoes
Got what it takes

You've got to lay it down
Tell me what you need
You've got to lay it down
Get up, up from your feet you know
I get it down
You wanted sorrow, want it sweet
Daddy always gives you what is good for you

Sugar, sugar daddy, Sugar

I've got male intuition
It's a desperate condition
Nearly out of ammunition
Sexual ambition

Whoa!
Holy schmoly
I'm a one man army
Yeah, a one man mob
Woo-hoo
I'm the McDaddy
You don't send a boy to do a man's job

And you make me feel
Like I'm not alone
I've been singing this song
Since before you were born
Baby, you're invited
But your friend can't come
He's a little too excited
Maybe a little too young

Ah baby, you're invited
But your friend can't come
He's a little too rich
Maybe a little too young
The show must go on
What else can it do?
I'm gonna drop it all on you

Sugar, sugar daddy
Sugar, sugar daddy
Sugar, sugar daddy




Sugar, sugar daddy
Sugar

Overall Meaning

In "Sugar Daddy," Tom Jones sings about his self-assuredness and masculinity. He talks about his intuition and ambition, and how he's the last great tradition. He is confident in his abilities to satisfy his partners, and he wants them to know that. Throughout the track, Jones emphasizes his sexual prowess and physical attractiveness, saying that he has all the ammunition, moves, and looks that he needs. He even goes as far as to say that he's a one-man army, a McDaddy. He wants his partner to feel that he's the real deal and that it's all just because of his charm.


As Jones gets older, he acknowledges that his talent has allowed him to maintain his celebrity status. He states that "the older I get, the better I was." He also seems aware that some of his success has been dependent on putting on a show, saying "it's all just a show," and that "the show must go on." At the end of the song, Jones invites his partner to be with him, but not to bring a friend who is too young, rich, or excited. Overall, Jones is portraying himself as a confident, skilled partner who is desirable to women.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got male intuition
I'm confident in my own judgement and instincts as a man.


I've got sexual ambition
I have strong sexual desires and aspirations.


I'm the last great tradition
I embody the classic ideals of masculinity and virility.


Let me state my position
Allow me to express my views and intentions clearly.


The older I get
As I age and gain experience,


The better I was
I become more and more proud of my past successes.


It's all just a show
All of this is just a performance or display.


It's all just because
I'm doing this for reasons that may not be entirely sincere.


The show must go on
I have a duty to keep up appearances and maintain my image.


What else can it do?
There's really no other choice or option available.


I'm gonna drop the load on you
I'm going to give you everything I've got, sexually speaking.


Sugar, sugar daddy, Sugar
I'm addressing myself as a wealthy, powerful man who can provide women with what they want.


I got no inhibition
I'm not ashamed or embarrassed by anything I do or say.


I got all the ammunition
I have all the skills, resources, and confidence I need to succeed.


Got the moves with position
I know how to satisfy women sexually and I have the status and power to attract them.


Can't you see my condition?
Don't you realize how desperate I am to fulfill my sexual desires?


You gotta get your hands dirty
You need to be willing to take risks and do whatever it takes to succeed.


When you're digging a ditch
Any job, no matter how hard, has rewards if you work hard at it.


And, gods
Even the gods themselves will get revenge on those who don't work hard enough.


Revenge on the rich
Those who think they're above hard work and effort may face the consequences of their laziness.


Got the money got the moves
I have lots of wealth and lots of sexual expertise.


Got the looks and the brakes
I'm physically attractive and I know how to stop just when I need to.


Got the shirt got the shoes
I have all the finest clothes and accessories that money can buy.


Got what it takes
I have the skills, the money, and the mind set to be a successful sugar daddy.


You've got to lay it down
You need to tell me exactly what you want and need.


Tell me what you need
Don't be afraid to be honest and direct with me.


Get up, up from your feet you know
Get up and dance with me, get in the mood for more intimate things to follow.


I get it down
I understand what you want and I'm eager to provide it for you.


You wanted sorrow, want it sweet
Despite wanting emotionally difficult things, you want it delivered pleasureably.


Daddy always gives you what is good for you
I'm always looking to give you (things which are your guilty pleasure yet) beneficial for your health and wellbeing.


It's a desperate condition
I'm in a state of desperation, seeking sexual fulfillment.


Nearly out of ammunition
I've nearly run out of all of my seductive skills and resources.


Whoa!
Expressing amazement, surprise, or pleasure.


Holy schmoly
An exclamation of surprise or astonishment.


I'm a one man army
I'm capable and powerful enough to fulfill all of my sugar daddy obligations on my own.


Yeah, a one man mob
I command a large number of assets and people with a single 'hand'.


Woo-hoo
An exclamation of excitement, joy, or pleasure.


I'm the McDaddy
I'm the ultimate, most desirable sugar daddy around.


You don't send a boy to do a man's job
You need someone with experience, knowledge and skill set of a man for a man's job, not an inexperienced guy.


And you make me feel
Being with you, I feel


Like I'm not alone
That I'm not lone or lonely any more.


I've been singing this song
I have been following these sexual aspirations for a long time.


Since before you were born
I have been at it before you came into this world.


Baby, you're invited
You're welcome to join me for a sexual experience.


But your friend can't come
But your friends cannot accompany you, this is for us only.


He's a little too excited
Your friend might not be able to control himself or might create hurdles.


Maybe a little too young
Some may not have the mental maturity to handle such situations.


Ah baby, you're invited
I want to do this with you.


But your friend can't come
It will be just the two of us here.


He's a little too rich
Your friend might think he can provide more than I can offer.


Maybe a little too young
Your friend might not have the maturity required to deal with such situations.


Sugar, sugar daddy
A repeated reference to his title as a sugar daddy.


Sugar
A final reference to himself as a sugar daddy.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SIMON EDMUND CARMODY, DAVID HEWSON

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