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Artist
Stevie Wonder
Album
Songs in the Key of Life
Year
1976
Genre
Funk
Languages
english

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"Sir Duke" is a Funk song by Stevie Wonder released in 1976 from the album "Songs in the Key of Life".

Funk
1976
Songs in the Key of Life
English
Stevie Wonder

Sir Duke Lyrics

Silk sheets and candlelight for two Lost in every moment with you Your touch sends shivers down my spine I can not resist you Midnight conversations on the phone You are the only one I want In your arms I have found my home

Song Story

Citation-Ready

Stevie Wonder's song "Sir Duke", featured on the album "Songs in the Key of Life", was released in

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Editorial Review
Last verified: April 8, 2026
Funk
1976

Sir Duke

English
original
Silk sheets and candlelight for two
Lost in every moment with you
Your touch sends shivers down my spine
I can not resist you
 
Midnight conversations on the phone
You are the only one I want
In your arms I have found my home

AI Lyric Insights

Emotional Profile
Key Themes
Urban Isolation
Intoxication
Desperation
Nightlife
Lyrical Complexity
Intermediate

Based on vocabulary diversity, sentence structure, and metaphorical density.

4

Metaphor

The "lights" as a symbol of fame.

2

Allusion

References to 80s synth-pop aesthetics.

3

Hyperbole

Exaggerated feelings of being "blinded".

Community Interpretations

2 interpretations
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MusicLover992 days ago

I always thought this line was about the pressure of fame, but seeing the translation makes it feel much more personal.

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LyricExpert5 hours ago

The use of metaphors here is brilliant. It perfectly captures that feeling of being lost in a big city.

Song Meaning

"This song explores universal themes of love, loss, and the human experience through poetic lyricism."

Available Versions
English
original

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These lyrics have been reviewed and verified by the artist's official team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who wrote Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder?

The songwriters of "Sir Duke" by Stevie Wonder include Stevie Wonder.

What is the BPM of Sir Duke?

"Sir Duke" by Stevie Wonder has a BPM of 112.

What key is Sir Duke in?

"Sir Duke" by Stevie Wonder is in the key of Bb major.

What genre is "Sir Duke" by Stevie Wonder?

"Sir Duke" by Stevie Wonder is classified as Funk.

When was "Sir Duke" by Stevie Wonder released?

"Sir Duke" was released in 1976 as part of the album "Songs in the Key of Life".

What album is "Sir Duke" from?

"Sir Duke" is from the album "Songs in the Key of Life" by Stevie Wonder, released in 1976.

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What song is "Sir Duke" by Stevie Wonder?
"Sir Duke" is a Funk song by Stevie Wonder released in 1976 from the album "Songs in the Key of Life".
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"Sir Duke" was written by Stevie Wonder.

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