Sugar
Ziggy Elman and His Orchestra Lyrics
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All the little birdies go tweet, tweet, tweet.
And in the evening when the sun goes down
It's never dark when she's around
She's so affectionate and I'll say this
That when she kisses me I sure stay kissed
When my sugar walks down the street
The lyrics of Ziggy Elman and His Orchestra's 'Sugar' talk about the effect that the persona's lover has on him when she walks down the street. The announcement of the arrival of the loved one is conveyed by the chirping of little birdies, symbolizing how beautiful and lovely she is. The mention of evening could be understood as a metaphor for a depressing situation that is brightened up by the persona's lover. Her presence makes everything happy, and there is always light when she is around. The affection she shows is mentioned, and how it makes the persona feel when she kisses him. This powerful portrayal of love and the profound impact it can have is a prevalent theme in many love songs.
Line by Line Meaning
When my sugar walks down the street
Each time my beloved walks along the pavement
All the little birdies go tweet, tweet, tweet.
The feathered creatures sing loudly and melodiously
And in the evening when the sun goes down
At nightfall when the bright orb disappears
It's never dark when she's around
The surroundings remain illuminated in her presence
She's so affectionate and I'll say this
She exudes warmth and love, and I confidently assert
That when she kisses me I sure stay kissed
The touch of her lips lingers in my memory
When my sugar walks down the street
Again, whenever my beloved strolls along the pathway
The little birdies go tweet tweet tweet.
Once more, the tiny avian creatures emit joyful chirps
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gene Austin, Jimmy McHugh, Irving Mills
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