Sugar Coat
Sugar Coat

Little Big Town - Sugar Coat Lyrics

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Sugar Coat Music Video

Sugar Coat Lyrics

I turn the bathroom light on
To take my makeup off
Look at myself in the eye
And wonder why I wear it anyway
Another car drives by
I wonder where you are
The kids are all in bed
And everything but you is in its place

From the street view looking in
It's pretty as a picture
A home sweet home

Sometimes I wish I liked drinking
Sometimes I wish I liked pills
Wish I could sleep with a stranger
But someone like me never will
Sometimes I hardly can stand it
I just smile with a lump in my throat
Sometimes I wish I could bear it
Didn't have to wear this sugar coat

Passed down from my mom
She wore it so well
She'd rest it on my shoulders
Say it's colder out there than you think

Would I recognize myself
Would anybody else
If I took the damn thing off and burned it up

Sometimes I wish I liked drinking
Sometimes I wish I liked pills
Wish I could sleep with a stranger
But someone like me never will
Sometimes I hardly can stand it
I just smile with a lump in my throat
Sometimes I wish I could bear it
Didn't have to wear this sugar coat
Oh, this damn sugar coat

And one of these nights I'll meet you in the driveway
And tell you to go to hell
Go to hell

Sometimes I wish I liked drinking
Sometimes I wish I liked pills
Wish I could sleep with a stranger
But someone like me never will
Sometimes I hardly can stand it
I just smile with a lump in my throat
Sometimes I wish I could bear it
Didn't have to wear this sugar coat
This damn sugar coat
Oh, this sugar coat
This damn sugar coat

Writer(s): Jordyn Kay Shellhart, Josh Kerr, Lori McKenna
Copyright(s): Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the song 'Sugar Coat' by Little Big Town?

    The song 'Sugar Coat' was written by Jordyn Kay Shellhart, Josh Kerr, and Lori McKenna. Lori McKenna is also known for her work on the hit song 'Girl Crush'.

  2. What awards was 'Sugar Coat' nominated for?

    'Sugar Coat' received nominations for Best Country Duo/Group Performance at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards and Video of the Year at the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards.

  3. Who directed the music video for 'Sugar Coat' and what is its theme?

    The music video for 'Sugar Coat' was directed by Stephen and Alexa Kinigopoulos. It features a narrative set in the early 1960s, depicting a housewife struggling with her husband's infidelity while trying to maintain appearances. Actress Kate Bosworth stars as the lead character in this emotionally charged storyline.

  4. What inspired the visual concept of the music video according to its directors?

    Directors Stephen and Alexa Kinigopoulos were immediately inspired by the song's themes upon first hearing it. They envisioned a poignant scene of Joy running through the street at twilight, which became a central visual motif around which they built the rest of the video's narrative.

  5. How did Little Big Town choose Kate Bosworth for their music video?

    Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town suggested hiring Kate Bosworth for the lead role after seeing her present at the CMT Music Awards. The band admired Bosworth’s acting skills and felt she would be perfect to convey the emotional depth required for the character in 'Sugar Coat'.

  6. Where was 'Sugar Coat's music video filmed?

    'Sugar Coat's music video was shot just outside Nashville. The setting contributes to an authentic feel that complements both its period-specific aesthetics and underlying themes perfectly.

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