Real Sugar
Roxette
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Right at the front door I recognized the perfume The scent was perfect in the dusk by the moon There must be many ways to ask her to my room Why didn't I dare? Well, every hour I try to get somethin' done Out on the weekend when I'm just havin' some fun I'm windin' up with none, just zeros, no one's, just space with no air I get: "bye-bye baby-baby bye baby-baby bye-bye Real sugar, I don't want to climb no walls Real sugar, that's what I want or none at all Real sugar, sweet as a sweet can be Real sugar, that's what I want and what I need That's what I need Yeh, every Friday I'm gattin' ready to roll I want her blue eyes start sayin' "hi" and "hello" But I can always tell she'd rather be alone with some other guy I get: "bye-bye baby-baby bye baby-baby bye-bye Real sugar, I don't want to climb no walls Real sugar, that's what I want or none at all Real sugar, sweet as a sweet can be Real sugar, that's what I want and what I need Real sugar, I don't want to climb no walls Real sugar, that's what I want or none at all Real sugar, sweet as a sweet can be Real sugar, that's what you've got so what's for me? Hey, what's for me? I turn myself in, turn turn turn I turn myself out. outside and in Gimme gimme real sugar I don't want to climb no walls
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Written by: Per H�kan Gessle
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12 facts about this song
Musician Facts"Real Sugar" is a song by the Swedish pop-rock duo Roxette, which consists of Per Gessle and Marie Fredriksson.
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Composition FactsThe track was written by the male half of the duo, Per Gessle.
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Release InformationThe song was released on 14 May 2001 as the second single from their seventh studio album "Room Service".
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Music Style"Real Sugar" is a pop song with elements of rock, a style that Roxette is known for.
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Album SuccessThe "Room Service" album peaked at number three in Sweden and was certified gold by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).
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Music VideoThe music video for "Real Sugar" was directed by Jesper Hiro, who has also worked with international artists such as Alesso, Tiësto, and Avicii.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being as successful as their previous hits, "Real Sugar" still managed to reach the top 30 in several countries including Germany, Spain, and Sweden.
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Live PerformancesRoxette performed "Real Sugar" live during their 2001 and 2012 world tours, proving the song's enduring appeal.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song’s lyrics revolve around the theme of love and desire, common themes in Roxette’s music.
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Track LengthThe song is relatively short, with a running time of just 3 minutes and 16 seconds.
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Critical ReceptionWhile the song did not achieve its commercial successes, it received mixed to positive reviews from music critics, with some praising its catchy melody and others criticizing it for its comparative lack of originality.
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Backup VocalIn addition to Gessle and Fredriksson's harmonies, backup vocals on the song are provided by Swedish singer Staffan Öfwerman who has frequently collaborated with Roxette.
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