The Sweetest Taboo
Sade
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
If I tell you If I tell you now Will you keep on Will you keep on lovin' me? If I tell you If I tell you how I feel Will you keep bringin' 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 Givin' me somethin' that's taboo You give me the sweetest taboo (You give me, you give me the) 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?
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Written by: Martin Ditcham, Helen Adu
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
13 facts about this song
Artist Information"The Sweetest Taboo" is a song by Sade, a British band that takes their name from their lead singer, Sade Adu.
|
Album and Release DateThe song, released in 1985, was featured on the band's second studio album, "Promise."
|
Chart Performance"The Sweetest Taboo" was a commercial success and reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
|
Grammy NominationThe song was nominated for the 1986 Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
|
Longevity on ChartsThe song holds the record for being on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart for 18 weeks.
|
Music VideoThe music video for "The Sweetest Taboo" was directed by Brian Ward, and features Sade Adu singing while riding a horse on a beach and playing with a child.
|
Song MeaningAlthough it's not explicitly stated, the song is thought to be about a blissful romantic relationship with a slight feel of an underlying agonizing longing.
|
Songwriting CreditsSade members Sade Adu and Stuart Matthewman both receive songwriting credits on "The Sweetest Taboo."
|
AcclaimIn 2018, Pitchfork named "The Sweetest Taboo" the 44th best song of the 1980s.
|
Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists, including Latin pop singer Gloria Trevi and American R&B singer K. Michelle.
|
Samples"The Sweetest Taboo" has been sampled in several other songs, including "Hot Like Fire" by Aaliyah and "Tabou" by Les Nubians.
|
Pop Culture InfluenceThe song was included in the soundtrack for the 2002 romantic drama film "Brown Sugar."
|
GenreThe song is often characterized as a blend of jazz, pop, soul, and soft rock.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"The Sweetest Taboo Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 14 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/23537069/Sade/The+Sweetest+Taboo>.
Discuss the The Sweetest Taboo Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In