Sugar Sugar
alan copeland 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 to "Sugar Sugar" by Alan Copeland and his Orchestra describe the persona's infatuation with their lover, who they refer to as "sugar." The opening line "when my sugar walks down the street" implies that the individual is proud to show off their partner, as they are the center of attention, drawing in admiration from all around. The subsequent line "all the little birdies go tweet tweet tweet" uses a metaphor to describe how the individual's lover is someone that causes joy and happiness for those around them, signifying that their presence is felt by all those in the vicinity.
The second verse, "and in the evening when the sun goes down, it's never dark when she's around," continues the use of metaphors, illustrating the idea that this person brings light to the individual's life. The final line, "she's so affectionate and I'll say this, that when she kisses me, I sure stay kissed," highlights the intimacy and fondness between the two. The final line is a repetition of the first verse, emphasizing the joy and happiness the individual experiences in the presence of their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
When my sugar walks down the street
Whenever my sweetheart strolls around, the birds in the trees chirp excitedly.
All the little birdies go tweet, tweet, tweet.
The birds celebrate her presence with happy twittering sounds.
And in the evening when the sun goes down
Even at sunset, her mere company makes the world feel bright.
It's never dark when she's around
With her around, it's as though the darkness of the night can't exist.
She's so affectionate and I'll say this
My love is quite kind and gentle, and I want to acknowledge that.
That when she kisses me I sure stay kissed
Her kisses are so powerful and passionate that I continue feeling their effects even after they're finished.
When my sugar walks down the street
The birds continue to tweet sweetly whenever she's near.
The little birdies go tweet tweet tweet.
Once more, the birds make their joy known when my love passes by.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gene Austin, Jimmy McHugh, Irving Mills
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