Iris Gold has released her new single titled ‘Sugar On My Lips’, co-written and produced by Dave Stewart of Eurythmics. ‘Sugar On My Lips’ arrives with a kind of quiet confidence that doesn’t beg for attention but earns it through intention. This is a song that understands pacing, atmosphere, and restraint, choosing mood over bombast and connection over spectacle.
From the opening moments, there’s a sense that every sound is there for a reason, not to fill space but to shape it. The track settles into a groove that feels both lived-in and contemporary, inviting the listener closer rather than pushing them back with excess. It’s the kind of song that reveals itself more fully with each listen, rewarding patience and presence.
Vocally, the performance walks a fine line between intimacy and control. There’s an ease in the delivery that feels natural rather than rehearsed, as if the singer is letting the song breathe instead of forcing it forward. The melody carries a subtle emotional pull, hinting at desire, vulnerability, and self-awareness without spelling everything out. That ambiguity works in the song’s favor, allowing listeners to project their own meaning into the spaces between the lines. The hook lingers not because it’s loud, but because it’s honest and well-placed, slipping into your memory almost unnoticed.
The production plays a crucial role in that effect, and it’s no surprise that Dave Stewart of Eurythmics is behind the board as both co-writer and producer. His influence shows up in the song’s balance: polished but not sterile, classic in sensibility yet grounded in the now. There’s a veteran’s confidence in how the arrangement unfolds, knowing when to pull back and when to let the song lift. Rather than overpowering the artist, Stewart’s touch frames the performance, giving it room to stand on its own while subtly guiding its emotional arc.
Ultimately, ‘Sugar On My Lips’ feels like a song made by people who trust the strength of songwriting over trends. It doesn’t chase what’s popular; it focuses on what feels right. That choice gives it staying power, the sense that it will sound just as relevant months—or years—from now. In a landscape crowded with instant gratification, this track takes a more thoughtful route, and that’s exactly what makes it resonate. It’s a reminder that when craft, collaboration, and clarity align, the result doesn’t need to shout to be heard.
About ‘Sugar On My Lips’
Co-written and produced by Stewart, the warm, intimate track reveals a rarely seen vulnerable side of the artist known for her powerful stage presence—capturing the delicious tension of wanting something, and someone, without hiding behind bravado.
Born from a rare moment of softness, “Sugar On My Lips” emerged when Iris found herself in a quiet, vulnerable place—having met a boy she really liked. They went on long walks and long drives, caught in that suspended moment where something could happen, but hasn’t yet. That sweet tension. That delicious almost.
“I think a lot of people see me as this tiger—very bombastic, very strong,” Iris Gold says. “But with this song, I wanted to show the side of me that’s just… a girl.”
The emotional core draws inspiration from the iconic Notting Hill scene where Julia Roberts says: “I’m just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her.” That was exactly how it felt—stripped of armour, fame, and expectations.
“I remember thinking, I feel like I have sugar on my lips—why doesn’t he just kiss me already?” she laughs. “And then of course there’s the thought… as women, we have two sets of lips. Damn could have both…hahaha.”
When Iris shared the story with longtime collaborator Dave Stewart—who she’s worked with across many tracks including her album ‘Woman’—he immediately encouraged her to turn it into a song. Not as a joke, but as something tender and human. A chance to let people see the softness behind the strength.
On her way to Jamaica, Iris made a spontaneous stop in the Bahamas to visit Dave, and “Sugar On My Lips” came together effortlessly and fast—recorded in that same open, unguarded spirit that inspired it.
Dave Stewart reflects on their collaboration: “Iris already has been through so much in her life, experienced extreme highs and lows. I’ve been around for some of them and witnessed her great strength and resilience throughout. This fun song we wrote is another example of her amazing attitude to life’s challenges. The lyrics ‘Some stories get started only when the end is near / Not for the half hearted / You have to face all your fears’ are true to Iris’s story. The first time I met Iris she reminded me of the first time I met Tina Turner.”
The result is a warm, intimate track that captures longing without desperation, vulnerability without weakness. It’s about allowing yourself to want something—and someone—without hiding behind bravado.
“For me, softness is a luxury. And it’s also a privilege,” Iris Gold reflects. “We’re many things as humans. We’re strong, we’re soft—and sometimes we’re strong because we have to be. This song is a reminder that it’s okay to put the armor down.”
Following her psychedelic soul-pop anthem “Smile” (August 2025)—which featured a global celebration of resilience with smiles from Jamaica to Zimbabwe—and playful single “André 3k” (a dreamy love letter to Outkast’s André 3000), “Sugar On My Lips” reveals yet another dimension of Iris Gold’s multifaceted artistry.
With “Sugar On My Lips,” Iris Gold invites listeners into a gentler space—hoping they’ll press play, feel the tenderness, and maybe recognize a softer part of themselves too.
About Iris Gold
British-Danish singer, songwriter, and rapper of Indian-Jamaican heritage, Iris Gold blends hip-hop, psychedelic pop, and 90s alternative. Her critically acclaimed albums include ‘Planet Cool’ (4 stars, The Guardian) and ‘Woman’ with Dave Stewart (Eurythmics). She’s performed 150+ European shows and been featured in ELLE UK, VICE, and CLASH.
Her recent singles include psychedelic soul-pop anthem “Smile” (featuring a global video with participants from Jamaica to Zimbabwe) and “André 3k” (a playful love letter to Outkast’s André 3000).