Sweet Guy
Paul Kelly, Vika Bull
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In the morning we wreck the bed You bring me coffee black and boiling Then we start up again and the coffee goes cold I wake up drinking from your lips Kisses warm and tender And I'd give up the word just to see you smile One thing I will never understand (It's become my problem) And it's something that's right out of my hands (My hands are clean) What makes such a sweet guy turn so mean? I went to town with a moody man, a handsome Dr. Jekyll He was right by my side turning into Mr. Hyde I ran for cover but I ran too slow; I was stitched by strangers And they shook their heads that someone could do the things you did One thing I will never understand (It's become my problem) And it's something that's right out of my hands (My hands are clean) What makes such a sweet guy turn so mean? I must be mad, I must be crazy, everyone tells me so Everyday I see it coming, now I'm facing the wall, waiting for the blow In the morning you kiss my head You say it was another Now you're down on your knees Begging me to forgive you please I wake up aching from your touch Every muscle tender Then I look in your eyes, the way you smile And I'm hypnotized One thing I will never understand (It's become my problem) And it's something that's right out of my hands (My hands are clean) What makes such a sweet guy turn so mean?
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Written by: PAUL MAURICE KELLY
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13 facts about this song
Artist RecognitionPaul Kelly is a celebrated singer and songwriter from Australia. He is widely appreciated for his storytelling in songs, including "Sweet Guy."
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Album Information"Sweet Guy" is part of Kelly's sixth album titled "So Much Water So Close to Home," which was released in 1989.
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ImpactThe album was widely appreciated, reaching #10 in the Australian year-end album charts for 1989, testifying to the widespread success and impact of songs like "Sweet Guy."
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Lead Single"Sweet Guy" was released as the second single from the album, and helped in promoting the album.
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Musical Style"Sweet Guy" is characterized by a stripped-down rock style, consistent with Kelly's usual approach.
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Lyric SignificanceThe song's lyrics tell a dark story of an abusive relationship, with a sharp contrast to the seemingly innocuous title - "Sweet Guy."
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Notable LyricsSome of the notable lyrics include "Once a sweet guy, just like an old shoe / He used to make me laugh / Make me feel good / Used to take me dancing / Anything I wanted." These lines give a nostalgic sense of what the relationship used to be, as contrasted with the later possessive and abusive behavior described.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by other artists, including the Australian indie rock band, Custard.
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Live Performances"Sweet Guy" has maintained popularity over the years and is often included in Paul Kelly's setlists for his live performances.
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Song LengthThe original song lasts 3 minutes and 24 seconds.
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Repeated PhraseThe phrase "But he ain't no sweet guy, no more", is repeated several times throughout the song, underlining the stark transformation of the character.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Paul Kelly and his then backing band the Messengers.
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Released by Record LabelThe song was released by Mushroom Records in Australia and A&M Records internationally.
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