: It features dreamlike imagery of Sade gazing out at desert landscapes and riding horseback, intercut with scenes of her lover.
: While the central "sweetest taboo" is never explicitly defined, it is often interpreted as the height of sexual or emotional pleasure.
: It became the band’s second consecutive #1 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart , following "Smooth Operator".
Experience the sophisticated sound and visuals of this 1985 classic through the official music video and live performances: Sade - The Sweetest Taboo - Official - 1985 YouTube• Dec 11, 2009
The song is characterized by its meticulous, minimalist arrangement that emphasizes space and restraint:
