Sweet Thang
Chaka Khan · Other Songs - Chaka Khan
even if you cannot stay
I thinkyou are the one for me
here is where you aught to be
I just want to satisfy you
but your not mine and i can't deny it
don't you hear me takin baby
love me now or I'll go crazy
Oooooh oh sweet thang don't you know your my eveyrthing?
Ooooh oh sweet thang don't you know your my everything
(yes you are)
I wish you were my lover
but you act so undervcover
To love you child my whole life long
be it right or be it wrong
I'm only what you make me baby
don't walk away don't be so shady
don't want your m ind your money
these words I say they may sound funny but
Oooooh oh sweet thang don't you know your my eveyrthing?
Ooooh oh sweet thang don't you know your my everything
(yes you are)
(yes you are)
Oooooooohhhhhh NOoo Ooooo
You are me heat
you are my fire
make weak with strong desire
to love you child my whole life long
be it right or be it wrong
I just want to satisfy you
but your not mine and I can't deny it
don't you hear me talkin baby
love me now or l'll go craaaaaazzzzaaaaaayy
(back up singers);
You are me heat
you are my fire
your not mine and I can't deny it
don't you hear me talkin baby
love me now or l'll go crazy
(repeat till end)
Sweet Thang - Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan's 'Sweet Thang' stands as a vibrant testament to her mastery of R&B and soul, capturing the infectious energy that defined her career in the 1980s. As a lead vocalist for The Emotions before her solo breakthrough, Khan delivered this track with a voice that seamlessly blended gospel inflections with contemporary funk rhythms. The recording exemplifies her ability to craft anthems that celebrate joy and connection, showcasing her signature warmth and dynamic range. While specific album placements vary across different releases, the song remains a staple of her discography, reflecting the era's shift toward more upbeat, dance-oriented soul music. It serves as a powerful example of her transition from group harmony to solo stardom, cementing her legacy as one of the most influential voices in modern R&B history.