"May I Borrow Some Sugar From You" is a song performed by Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. The song tells the story of a neighbor who lives one floor below a lady, and he is attracted to her. He introduces himself and admits to being a nosy neighbor who knows almost everything she does because he can hear it from his apartment. The neighbor used to hear the sound of four feet dancing, indicating that there used to be someone else living with the lady. However, now he only hears two feet, suggesting that she might be living alone. The neighbor then asks if he can borrow some sugar from her, using the sugar as a metaphor for a connection or interaction between them. The lyrics also mention how the neighbor often drinks coffee alone in the morning, which becomes bitter without the sweetness of connection or companionship. He implies that he longs for a more intimate relationship, comparing it to satisfying a sweet tooth. The neighbor expresses his desire for closer proximity to the lady, wishing that their floors would crash through, indicating that he wants to break down the barriers between them and possibly develop a romantic relationship. In summary, "May I Borrow Some Sugar From You" portrays a neighbor who admires a woman living above him and seeks a connection with her. The lyrics play with the metaphor of borrowing sugar and describe the longing for companionship and intimacy.
