Sugarcube
Yo La Tengo Lyrics


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Whatever you want from me, whatever you want I'll do
Try to squeeze a drop of blood from a sugarcube

Try to be more assured, try to be more right there
Try to be less uptight, try to be more aware
Whatever you want from me, is what I want to do for you
Sweeter than a drop of blood from a sugarcube
And though I like to act the part of being tough
I crumble like a sugarcube for you





Whatever you want from me, whatever you want I'll do
I will try

Overall Meaning

to squeeze a drop of blood from a sugarcube if that's what it takes to make you happy. The singer of this song is willing to do whatever it takes to please their love interest. They're willing to be more assured and present, less uptight and more aware. The repetition of "whatever you want from me" emphasizes the sentiment that the singer is willing to do anything to make their partner happy.


The metaphor of squeezing a drop of blood from a sugarcube represents the near-impossibility of fulfilling their partner's wants and needs. Just as it's impossible to extract blood from a sugarcube, it may be impossible to meet every expectation and desire of their partner. The line "sweeter than a drop of blood from a sugarcube" further reinforces the sweetness and love the singer has for their partner.


The final lines reveal a vulnerability in the singer's tough exterior. They crumble like a sugarcube for their love interest, showing that they're not as tough as they may seem. This vulnerability adds depth to the song's message of sacrificing oneself for the sake of love.


Line by Line Meaning

Whatever you want from me, whatever you want I'll do
I am willing to do anything for you and fulfill your desires.


Try to squeeze a drop of blood from a sugarcube
Trying to achieve the impossible or extremely difficult.


Try to be more assured, try to be more right there
Attempt to have more confidence and be more present in the moment.


Try to be less uptight, try to be more aware
Work on being less tense and more mindful in situations.


Whatever you want from me, is what I want to do for you
I am dedicated to fulfilling your wishes and desires.


Sweeter than a drop of blood from a sugarcube
I am willing to do something extremely difficult or impossible for you because I care about you deeply.


And though I like to act the part of being tough
Even though I may appear strong and resilient on the outside.


I crumble like a sugarcube for you
I am emotionally vulnerable and fragile when it comes to you.


I will try
I will make an effort to do what you want and make you happy.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GEORGIA MIA HUBLEY, IRA DAVID KAPLAN, JAMES GEORGE MCNEW

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