The Sweetest Taboo

Sade

About The Sweetest Taboo

"The Sweetest Taboo" is a song by English band Sade from their second studio album, Promise (1985). It was released on 30 September 1985 as the album's lead single. While the song peaked at number 31 on the UK Singles Chart, it fared considerably better in the United States, where it reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 1986, remaining in the top 40 for 13 weeks. It also became the band's second consecutive number-one single on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, following "Smooth Operator".  


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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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Sade

Sade (/ʃɑːˈdeɪ/shah-DAY) are a British smooth jazz band that formed in 1983, named after their lead singer Sade Adu. Their music features elements of R&B, soul, jazz, and soft rock. more »

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Written by: Martin Ditcham, Helen Adu

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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 Date
The 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 Nomination
The song was nominated for the 1986 Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
Longevity on Charts
The song holds the record for being on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart for 18 weeks.
Music Video
The 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 Meaning
Although 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 Credits
Sade members Sade Adu and Stuart Matthewman both receive songwriting credits on "The Sweetest Taboo."
Acclaim
In 2018, Pitchfork named "The Sweetest Taboo" the 44th best song of the 1980s.
Cover Versions
The 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 Influence
The song was included in the soundtrack for the 2002 romantic drama film "Brown Sugar."
Genre
The song is often characterized as a blend of jazz, pop, soul, and soft rock.

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