My Sugar So Sweet

Nick Drake · Other Songs - Nick Drake

Yes, mama - yes, girl

Hear me calling you

So sweet, so sweet

My sugar's so sweet

My baby don't you go

Aint seen my little sugar come home

So sweet, so sweet

My sugar's so sweet

But my baby she'd long gone

But I've seen her - I must've been doing her wrong

So sweet, so sweet

My sugar's so sweet

See my baby, don't act so smart

I'll cut out your liver, and eat your heart

So sweet, so sweet

My sugar's so sweet

Yes, mama - yes, girl

Hear me calling you

So sweet, so sweet

My sugar's so sweet

About My Sugar So Sweet

Nick Drake's "My Sugar So Sweet" stands as a poignant example of his delicate, introspective songwriting style, characterized by acoustic guitar and a gentle vocal delivery that evokes a sense of quiet longing. Released in 1972, the track reflects Drake's signature ability to blend folk and pop sensibilities into deeply personal narratives about love and loss. Unlike his more widely recognized compositions from *Five Leaves Left*, this recording often appears in posthumous compilations, highlighting its enduring appeal within his discography. The song's lyrical focus on the fleeting nature of affection aligns with the broader themes found in Drake's work, contributing to his legacy as a master of understated emotional expression in British folk music. Its inclusion in various anthologies underscores its significance as a key piece in understanding the artist's final years and musical evolution.