Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
What you need is a sugar daddy
Diamond rings and a brand new caddy
Little things to help a girla make trough
What you need are satin pillows
Rivers flowin' down like willows
What you need is me to love you.
You are the kind of a woman
That likes to be on her own
It's simple
Those times you need a man on that, love
You like the finer things
All my money can buy
I like the way your body sings
I love the fire in your eyes.
Diamond rings and a brand new caddy
Little things to help a girla make trough
What you need are satin pillows
Rivers flowin' down like willows
What you need is me to love you.
We could be a secret
Our own private affair
I would give the word to you
Just so you'd know that I care
If your friends should find out
If they tried to prowl
I'll put your pedestal up so high
They wont dare to look down.
What you need
Diamond rings and a brand new caddy
Little things to help a girla make trough
What you need are satin pillows
Rivers flowin' down like willows
What you need is me to love you.
You are the kind of a woman
That likes to be on her own
It's simple
Those times you need a man on that, love
You like the finer things
All my money can buy
I like the way your body sings
I love the fire in your eyes.
Diamond rings and a brand new caddy
Little things to help a girla make trough
What you need are satin pillows
Rivers flowin' down like willows
What you need is me to love you.
We could be a secret
Our own private affair
I would give the word to you
Just so you'd know that I care
If your friends should find out
If they tried to prowl
I'll put your pedestal up so high
They wont dare to look down.
What you need
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Sugar Daddy Lyrics as written by David Bellamy
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