Sweetest Taboo
Sade
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If I tell you If I tell you now Will you keep on Will you keep on loving me If I tell you If I tell you how I feel Will you keep bringing out the best in me You give me, you give me the sweetest taboo You give me, you're giving me the sweetest taboo Too good for me There's a quiet storm And it never felt like this before There's a quiet storm That is you There's a quiet storm And it never felt this hot before Giving me something that's taboo (Sometimes I think you're just too good for me) You give me the sweetest taboo That's why I'm in love with you (with you) You give me the sweetest taboo Too good for me (Sometimes I think you're just too good for me) I'd do anything for you, I'd stand out in the rain Anything you want me to do, don't let it slip away There's a quiet storm And it never felt like this before There's a quiet storm I think it's you There's a quiet storm And I never felt this hot before Giving me something that's taboo You give me the (you give me, you give me the) Sweetest taboo That's why I'm in love with you (with you) You give me, keep giving me the sweetest taboo Too good for me You've got the biggest heart Sometimes I think you're just too good for me Every day is Christmas, and every night is new year's Eve Will you keep on loving me Will you keep on, will you keep on Bringing out the best in me
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Written by: Martin Ditcham, Helen Adu
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"The Sweetest Taboo" is a song by Nigerian-British singer Sade from her second studio album, "Promise".
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Chart PerformanceIt was released in 1985 and reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in March 1986, making it Sade's highest-charting U.S. single at that time.
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Long-Lasting PresenceThe song remained on the U.S. Hot 100 for over six months, one of the longest stays on the chart at that time.
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Global SuccessApart from its success in the U.S., "The Sweetest Taboo" also charted well internationally, reaching number three in the UK and number one in Italy.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is often classified as a smooth jazz number, drawing on Sade's Nigerian and British background to create a unique sound that incorporates elements of R&B and soul.
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Writing Credits"The Sweetest Taboo" was written by Sade Adu and Martin Ditcham. Adu is the lead vocalist of the band Sade, which shares her name.
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Distinctive BeatOne of the standout elements of the song is the unique beat, which was created with a mix of synthesized and acoustic percussion instruments.
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Critical AcclaimThe song was acclaimed by critics for its sensual lyricism and Sade's distinct, sultry vocal performance.
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Grammy AcknowledgementIn 1986, "The Sweetest Taboo" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been covered by multiple artists and sampled in songs by artists like MF Doom and Kanye West, attesting to its lasting cultural impact.
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Album Success"The Sweetest Taboo" was one of the notable standout tracks from the "Promise" album which went on to be certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA, indicating over four million copies sold.
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