Don't Call Me Sugar
Saint Nine
Bangkok-based Korean electronic producer Saint Nine has officially released his new single, “Don’t Call Me Sugar”. A tropical electro-pop track infused with latin-cuban melodies, suave instrumentation, and a vocal performance by an unnamed two-time Grammy nominee, “Don’t Call Me Sugar” deep-dives into a compelling narrative about romantic betrayal and trust issues.
The upcoming producer explains, “The song is about a man who was cheated by his girlfriend. He’s probably a lot better off without her. It will just become another bittersweet memory at the end of the day for him.”
As for the musical structure, Saint Nine’s wrote a catchy chorus that is easy to sing along to. He adds, “I wanted sad lyrics for the song but with an irresistible beat that would put listeners in the mood for dancing. Nothing too energetic, just enough to make people want to move and dance.”
Having studied music from a young age, Saint Nine is also a classically trained pianist and vocalist. The multi-talented producer also listens to different types of music, and is inspired by sounds from different parts of the world. ”I’m not sure how to express them in terms of harmonics, but some melodies lure me into various genres like cinematic music, meditation music, EDM and hip hop. I try to make music that transcends genres.”
[Verse 1]
Can you send some trust our way
It doesn’t live here with us anymore
You call me sugar to impress me
And again you’re knocking on another guy’s door,
[Pre-chorus]
Nightmare comes a-creepin’
Whenever I imagine you in his arms
I haven’t been sleeping
I keep my eyes wide wide wide open
[Chorus]
Don’t call me sugar
Don’t call me honey
I’m bittersweet
I’ve lost the taste
Don’t call me sugar
Don’t call me honey
I’m bittersweet
I’ve lost the taste
[Verse 2]
Baby I shook hands with my fate
when I let you stay inside my heart
You’re still my favorite mistake
I can’t share you but can’t be apart
can’t be apart
[Pre-chorus]
Nightmare comes a-creepin’
No shut-eye here, when will I sleep again?
You only got eyes for him
So mine stay wide wide wide open.
[Chorus]
Don’t call me sugar
Don’t call me honey
I’m bittersweet
I’ve lost the taste
Don’t call me sugar
Don’t call me honey
I’m bittersweet
I’ve lost the taste
(Don’t call me sugar
Don’t call me honey)
[Bridge]
Now, I’m drunk with heartache
This bitter taste won’t go away no more
Cause you’re not my sweetener
You’ve made me too much bitter
There’s no trust between us now,
I’ve never thought this love end,
you’ve never loved me at all
[Chorus]
Don’t call me sugar
Don’t call me honey
I’m bittersweet
I’ve lost the taste
Don’t call me sugar
Don’t call me honey
I’m bittersweet
I’ve lost the taste
Don’t call me sugar
