"Sugarcoat" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Jaira Burns. It was released on May 11, 2018, by Interscope Records as the third single from her debut extended play (EP) Burn Slow, (2018).[1] It was written by Delacey, Sizzy Rocket, ADP, Brittany Mullen, Jaira Burns and produced by the latter three. Lyrically, Burns talks about giving someone a chance to screw her over.
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| Single by Jaira Burns | ||||
| from the album Burn Slow | ||||
| Released | May 11, 2018 | |||
| Genre | Electro-R&B | |||
| Length | 3:24 | |||
| Label | Interscope | |||
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| Producer(s) | ADP | |||
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Composition edit
"Sugarcoat" was written by Delacey, Sizzy Rocket, ADP, Brittany Mullen, Jaira Burns and produced by the latter three.[2] Written in the key of D♭ major, "Sugarcoat" has a tempo of 122 beats per minute.[3] It's an electro-R&B track.[4] Lyrically, Burns talks about giving someone a chance to screw her over. Mike Wass from Idolator described the song as "admirably angry".[5] The song begins with the lines "Are you proud of this since you ruined it?/ I'm so fucking tired of you/ So emotionless, something I can't fix/ And I'm just way too good for you" sung by Burns. During the chorus she sings "And I hate your tattoos and your hair and your car and your clothes/ And I hate when you're drinking 'cause that's when you fuck up the most/ And I hate that I gave you a chance when I know that you're not what I want/ And I can't sugarcoat it".[6]
Critical reception edit
Writing for Burn Slow EP, Michael Love Michael from Papermag said that "it's a moody, broody bop about simply tellin' it like it is in a relationship, a virtue that seems to be a lost art these days. As a new and young voice, it's refreshing to hear Burns — someone unafraid to be honest, even if it hurts a little."[7]
Music video edit
The video for "Sugarcoat" was directed by Sophia Ray. It was released on June 6, 2018, via Burns' VEVO channel.[8]
Credits and personnel edit
Credits adapted from Tidal.[2]
- Jaira Burns − vocals, songwriter
- Delacey − songwriter
- Sizzy Rocket − songwriter
- ADP − songwriter, producer
- Brittany Mullen − songwriter
- Matt Colton − assistant mixer, studio personnel
- Eric J Dubowsky − mixer, studio personnel
References edit
- ^ "Sugarcoat - Single by Jaira Burns". iTunes Store (US). May 11, 2018. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
- ^ a b "Sugarcoat / Jaira Burns TIDAL". Tidal. May 11, 2017. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
- ^ "Key and BPM for Sugarcoat by Jaira Burns". Song Key BPM. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
- ^ "Jaira Burns Has Had It, Officially, On Savage New Single, 'Sugarcoat'!". Jon ALi's Blog. May 11, 2018. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
- ^ Wass, Mike (May 11, 2018). "The Drop: Your Guide To New Music Friday Featuring Andrew McMahon & Kiiara". Idolator. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
- ^ "Jaira Burns - Sugarcoat Lyrics". Genius. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
- ^ Love Michael, Michael (July 27, 2018). "Bops Only: 10 Songs You Need to Start Your Weekend Right". Papermag. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
- ^ "Sugarcoat - Jaira Burns". Vevo. June 6, 2018. Retrieved June 6, 2018.