Brown Sugar
The Rolling Stones · Grrr! [2012]
Gulf Coast slave shipbound for cotton fields
Sold in a market down in New Orleans
Scarred old slaver know he's doin' alright
Hear him whip the women just around midnight
Brown sugar, how come you taste so good
Brown sugar, just like a young girl (sometimes says "man" live) should
Drums beating, cold English blood runs hot
Lady of the house wond'rin where it's gonna stop
House boy knows that he's doin' alright
You should a heard him just around midnight
Brown sugar, how come you taste so good
Brown sugar, just like a young girl should
Brown sugar, how come you taste so good
Brown sugar, just like a black girl should
I bet your mama was a Tent Show queen
and all her boyfriends were sweet sixteen
I'm no school boy but I know what I like
You should have heard me just around midnight
Brown sugar, how come you taste so good
Brown sugar, just like a young girl should
I said yeah, I said yeah, I said yeah, I said oh
just like a black girl should
Sold in a market down in New Orleans
Scarred old slaver know he's doin' alright
Hear him whip the women just around midnight
Brown sugar, how come you taste so good
Brown sugar, just like a young girl (sometimes says "man" live) should
Drums beating, cold English blood runs hot
Lady of the house wond'rin where it's gonna stop
House boy knows that he's doin' alright
You should a heard him just around midnight
Brown sugar, how come you taste so good
Brown sugar, just like a young girl should
Brown sugar, how come you taste so good
Brown sugar, just like a black girl should
I bet your mama was a Tent Show queen
and all her boyfriends were sweet sixteen
I'm no school boy but I know what I like
You should have heard me just around midnight
Brown sugar, how come you taste so good
Brown sugar, just like a young girl should
I said yeah, I said yeah, I said yeah, I said oh
just like a black girl should
Brown Sugar - The Rolling Stones
Brown Sugar stands as a definitive rock anthem, showcasing The Rolling Stones' mastery of blues-infused rock and roll. Recorded for their 2012 compilation Grrr!, the track revitalizes a song that had previously captivated audiences since its 1969 release on More Hot Rocks. With its driving rhythm and iconic vocal delivery, the recording exemplifies the band's ability to blend raw energy with sophisticated musicality. Brown Sugar remains a cornerstone of their discography, frequently performed live and celebrated for its enduring appeal across generations. It reflects the group's signature style, combining gritty instrumentation with catchy melodies that have cemented their status as rock legends.