Sugar Bitch

from Come And Get It by HARKNESS

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Usually when I write a song it comes straight from my own personal experience, be it from my romantic relationships or my general inner world exploration. “Sugar Bitch” was very different in that regard as it was inspired by my observations of what appeared to be a very painful situation that a friend of mine was going through with her ‘lover.’

She was in love with and obsessed with a guy who for one reason or another didn’t want anyone to know of their affair. This meant that any shows of affection had to be covert and behind closed doors so definitely NO public displays. She couldn’t celebrate her feelings out in the open or tell anyone about this guy she was developing such strong feelings for.

She was heartbroken and miserable though continued to hold on hoping that one day that things would change. They never did. The truth was this guy never reciprocated her feelings and deep down she knew it.

“I promise not to tell no one if you’ll come ‘round again, you may not love me but I’m free to pretend…” read some of the lyrics.

As much as the song is veiled in a romantic story it deals with topics of illusion and loneliness and the pain of separation on a much more universal level. The rampant fragmentation in this world and all of the havoc it is creating both socially and environmentally aches for a coming together…” It’s a Sugar Bitch when we’re apart” is a rally cry and call for Unity on a much more worldly level.

“Sugar Bitch” was also one of the earliest songs I recorded when I was just learning the studio gear and experimenting with various recording techniques. One interesting thing I did that creates the songs signature sound is instead of strumming the rhythm guitar part as you normally would I recorded one string at a time and layered many tracks to create much more sheen to the sound.

lyrics

“SUGAR BITCH” Song Lyrics

You’re my lover oh you’re my best friend
Under cover the fun never ends
I promise not to tell no one if you’ll come ‘round again
You may not love me but I’m free to pretend

It's a Sugar Bitch when we’re apart
Beautiful witch cast a spell on my heart

I’m never lonely Illusion’s always near
My one and only will never disappear
I know I’m not your lover boy just your shelter from the rain
I live in dreamland the truth is such a pain

It's a Sugar Bitch when we’re apart
Beautiful witch cast a spell on my heart

Baby you’re the one for me
I want you to stay

It's a Sugar Bitch when we’re apart
Beautiful witch cast a spell on my heart
I need you now like the sky needs stars
Come on sugar bitch finish what you start

credits

from Come And Get It, track released September 30, 2022
Written and Produced by Harkness at Anonymous Studios, Toronto for WINDCHILD Records.

Vocals, Guitar, Drums: Harkness
Additional Percussion: Lorne Grossman
Additional Guitar: Rich Pell
Acoustic Bass: Natalie Kemerer, Ed Roman
Cello: Alexandra McMaster
Trumpet: Dave Dunlop
Trombone: Gord Myers

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HARKNESS Toronto, Ontario

HARKNESS is an independent Alternative rock artist from Toronto. Colorful cascading vocal harmonies, electric guitars and a pallet of instruments as diverse as tuba and steel drums radiate over upbeat grooves. For over a decade he has been working in his studio honing his song writing and production skills. Having written hundreds of songs he feels the time is now to share his sonic explorations. ... more

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