Discover the story of the song > Sweet Jackie – Sugarplum Fairy

The song is about someone, referred to as 'they', who is being taught to be obedient and not to speak up. They are made to look beautiful and follow rules made by others. The song is criticizing a society that values conformity over individuality, and warns about the consequences of blindly following authority. Despite this, the singer offers no solution or escape for the protagonist, leaving them asking "where you gonna run when the walls starts falling down?"