I want a little sugar in my bowl I want a little sweetness down in my soul I could stand some lovin' oh so bad I feel so funny and I feel so sad I want a little steam on my clothes Maybe I can fix things up so they'll go What's a matter daddy come on, save my soul I need some sugar in my bowl I ain't foolin' I want some sugar in my bowl You've been acting different I've been told Soothe me I want some sugar in my bowl I want some steam on my clothes Maybe I can fix things up so they'll go What's a matter daddy come on save my soul I want some sugar in my bowl I ain't foolin' I want some sugar yeah in my bowl