Pour Some Sugar on Me
Def Leppard
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Hey, hey, hey Love is like a bomb baby c'mon get it on Livin' like a lover with a radar phone Lookin' like a tramp, like a video vamp Demolition woman, can I be your man? (Your man) Razzle 'n' a dazzle 'n' a flash a little light Television lover, baby, go all night Sometime, anytime, sugar me sweet Little miss ah innocent sugar me, yeah, yeah So c'mon, take a bottle, shake it up Break the bubble, break it up Pour some sugar on me Ooh in the name of love Pour some sugar on me C'mon fire me up Pour your sugar on me Ooh I can't get enough I'm hot, sticky sweet From my head to my feet, yeah Listen, red light, yellow light, green-a-light go Crazy little woman in a one man show Mirror queen, mannequin, rhythm of love Sweet dream, saccharine, loosen up (loosen up) loosen up You gotta squeeze a little, tease a little please a little more Easy operator come a knockin' on my door Sometime, anytime, sugar me sweet Little miss innocent sugar me, yeah, yeah Give a little more, take a bottle, shake it up Break the bubble, break it up Pour some sugar on me Ooh in the name of love Pour some sugar on me C'mon and fire me up Pour your sugar on me Oh, I can't get enough I'm hot, sticky sweet From my head to my feet yeah You got the peaches, I got the cream Sweet to taste, saccharine Cause I'm hot, (say what), sticky sweet From my head, (my head) to my feet Do you take sugar? One lump or two? Take a bottle (take a bottle) Shake it up (shake it up) Break the bubble (break it up) Break it up (break it up) Pour some sugar on me Ooh in the name of love Pour some sugar on me C'mon fire me up Pour your sugar on me Ooh I can't get enough Pour some sugar on me Ooh in the name of love Pour some sugar on me Get it, come get it Pour your sugar on me, oh Pour some sugar on me yeah, sugar me
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Written by: Robert John Lange, Stephen Maynard Clark, Philip Kenneth Collen, Richard Savage, Joseph Elliott, Richard John Cyril Allen
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10 facts about this song
Formation and ProductionThe iconic track "Pour Some Sugar on Me" was released in 1984 by the English rock band Def Leppard.
- The song was produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange, a renowned music producer, famous for his work with bands like AC/DC and Foreigner.
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Album Success"Pour Some Sugar on Me" is included in Def Leppard's album 'Hysteria', which is considered their best-selling album.
- The album has sold over 20 million copies worldwide, cementing Def Leppard's place in rock history.
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Song PopularityThe song surged in popularity and reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S in 1988.
- As of 2021, the song's official music video on YouTube has over 127 million views.
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Song CreationInterestingly, the song was the last track added to the 'Hysteria' album.
- The song's creation sprang up from a random riff that lead singer Joe Elliot played on an acoustic guitar during a break in recording.
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Cultural Impact"Pour Some Sugar on Me" consistently ranks as one of the best rock songs ever. In 2006, VH1 ranked it as the second greatest song of the '80s.
- The song remains a cultural touchstone and often used in movies and TV shows, most notably in the Tom Cruise led rock-musical film 'Rock of Ages' in 2012.
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Unique LyricsThe song's lyrics, while cloaked in sugary innuendo, appear nonsensical, adding to its charm. The oft-repeated refrain, "Pour some sugar on me / I can’t get enough / I'm hot, sticky sweet / From my head to my feet, yeah" remains unforgettable to rock fans.
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LegacyDecades since its release, "Pour Some Sugar on Me" remains one of Def Leppard's most acclaimed and enduring songs.
- It continues to be a staple at Def Leppard’s live shows, usually played as the penultimate song.
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Awards and RecognitionIn 2012, "Pour Some Sugar on Me" ranked #2 on VH1's "Top 100 Greatest Songs of the 80s".
- It was also one of the reasons the band won an inaugural "Rock of Ages" award at the Classic Rock Roll of Honor in 2008.
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Covers and Use in MediaThe song has been covered by various artists, including Emm Gryner, The Maine, and Ninja Sex Party.
- "Pour Some Sugar on Me" is used in various films and TV Shows including "Step Brothers," "Rock of Ages," and "Pitch Perfect 3".
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Song StyleThe song incorporates elements of glam rock, hard rock, and heavy metal, making it a standout track in the '80s rock scene.
- Its catchy riffs, anthemic chorus, and robust sound epitomize the glam metal sound of the late '80s.
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