No Sugar Tonight
No Sugar Tonight

The Guess Who - No Sugar Tonight Lyrics

Rock
Nov 3, 1993
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No Sugar Tonight Music Video

No Sugar Tonight Lyrics

Lonely feeling
Deep inside
Find a corner
Where I can hide
Silent footsteps
Crowding me
Sudden darkness
But I can see

No sugar tonight in my coffee
No sugar tonight in my tea
No sugar to stand beside me
No sugar to run with me

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In the silence
Of her mind
Quiet movements
Where I can find
Grabbing for me
With her eyes
Now I'm falling
From her skies

No sugar tonight in my coffee
No sugar tonight in my tea
No sugar to stand beside me
No sugar to run with me

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Jocko says "Yes" and I believe him
When we talk about the things I say
She hasn't got the faith or the guts to leave him
When they're standing in each other's way
You're tripping back now to places you've been to
You wonder what you're gonna find
You know you've been wrong but it won't be long
Before you leave 'em all far behind

'Cause it's the new mother nature taking over
It's the new splendid lady come to call
It's the new mother nature taking over
She's gettin' us all
She's gettin' us all

Jocko said "No" when I came back last time
It's looking like I lost a friend
No use callin' 'cause the sky is fallin'
And I'm getting pretty near the end
A smoke-filled room in a corner basement
The situation must be right
A bag of goodies and a bottle of wine
We're gonna get it on right tonight

'Cause it's the new mother nature taking over
It's the new splendid lady come to call
It's the new mother nature taking over
She's gettin' us all
She's gettin' us all

(Lonely feeling) Jocko says "Yes" and I believe him
(Deep inside) When we talk about the things I say
(Find a corner) She hasn't got the faith or the guts to leave him
(Where I can hide) When they're standing in each other's way
(Silent footsteps) You're tripping back now to places you've been to
(Crowding me) You wonder what you're gonna find
(Sudden darkness) You know you've been wrong and it won't be long
(But I can see) Before you leave 'em all far behind

'Cause it's the new mother nature taking over
It's the new splendid lady come to call
It's the new mother nature taking over
She's gettin' us all
She's gettin' us all

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Writer(s): Randy Bachman
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What inspired Randy Bachman to write 'No Sugar Tonight'?

    Randy Bachman was inspired to write 'No Sugar Tonight' after witnessing a confrontation between a biker and his partner in California. The woman told the man he wouldn't be getting any sugar that night, which stuck with Bachman and led to the creation of the song.

  2. Why were 'No Sugar Tonight' and 'New Mother Nature' combined into one song?

    Randy Bachman's 'No Sugar Tonight' was initially too short for release. To extend it, the band combined it with Burton Cummings' 'New Mother Nature,' as both songs were in the same key of F♯. This combination created a complete piece for their album.

  3. Who covered 'No Sugar Tonight' after its original release?

    'No Sugar Tonight' was covered by The Shirelles on their 1971 album 'Happy and in Love,' Bang on their 1972 album 'Mother/Bow to the King,' and Widespread Panic included covers on their live albums. It has also been covered by reggae singer Nicky Thomas under the title 'Lonely Feelin'' in 1970.

  4. Did Randy Bachman play on this track after its release?

    'No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature' was one of the last hits Randy Bachman played on with The Guess Who. He left the group due to his religious beliefs before it became popular in America but later reunited with them for tours starting in 2000.

  5. What accolade did this song receive in Canada?

    'No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature' was honored by a Canadian music association in 2001 for achieving over 100,000 plays on Canadian radio, highlighting its enduring popularity.

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