"Candy Shop" is the second single by rapper 50 Cent and R&B singer Olivia. … Read Full Bio ↴"Candy Shop" is the second single by rapper 50 Cent and R&B singer Olivia. The song was written by 50 Cent and Scott Storch for 50 Cent's second commercial album "The Massacre". Scott Storch, who also produced the track, took influence from Middle Eastern music.

The song was released as the album's second domestic single, and first international single. It was one of the year's most popular songs, peaking inside the top ten on the majority of the charts it entered. "Candy Shop" received mixed reviews from critics, with some calling it a retread of 50 Cent's previous collaboration with Lil' Kim on "Magic Stick".

In an interview with XXL magazine, rapper Fat Joe claimed that he helped produce the track while working with Scott Storch. He stated: "I'm pretty sure the world don't know we actually produced Candy Shop together. I produced it with him (Storch)... Scott called me like 50 times, 100 times: 'Yo, you sure you don't want to use it? 50 Cent called me. 50 Cent want it.' I never had a problem with this dude. I was like, 'Go ahead.'" When writing the song, 50 Cent stated: "I attempted to be as sexual as possible, from a male perspective, without being vulgar or obscene".

"Candy Shop" is a mid-tempo dancefloor track. The song, which was officially produced by Scott Storch, samples The Salsoul Orchestra's "Love Break". The production was described by IGN as having a "Middle Eastern tinge" with synthesized strings that "unleash a darkly atonal whirl that sounds too much like something either Timbaland or The Neptunes or Mannie Fresh have concocted". The Guardian also wrote that the production contains "wan-sounding imitations of the Neptunes' sparse, breathy funk". PopMatters described the chorus as being "relaxed yet faintly ominous" with 50 Cent and Olivia crooning: "Girl what we do (what we do) / And where we do (and where we do) / The things we do (things we do) / Are just between me and you (oh yeah)." Rolling Stone also noted the chorus for 50 Cent's "amateur-sounding tenor croon".

Candy Shop
50 Cent Lyrics

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Yeah
Uh-huh
So seductive

I'll take you to the candy shop
I'll let you lick the lollipop
Go 'head, girl, don't you stop
Keep goin' 'til you hit the spot, whoa

I'll take you to the candy shop (yeah)
Boy, one taste of what I got (uh-huh)
I'll have you spendin' all you got (come on)
Keep goin' 'til you hit the spot, whoa

You could have it your way, how do you want it?
You gon' back that thing up, or should I push up on it?
Temperature risin', okay, let's go to the next level
Dance floor jam-packed, hot as a tea kettle
I break it down for you now, baby, it's simple
If you be a nympho, I'll be a nympho
In the hotel, or in the back of the rental
On the beach or in the park, it's whatever you into
Got the magic stick, I'm the love doctor
Have your friends teasin' you 'bout how sprung I got ya
Wanna show me how you work it, baby? No problem, get on top
Then get to bouncin' 'round like a little rider
I'm seasoned vet when it come to this shit
After you work up a sweat you can play with this stick
I'm trying to explain, baby, the best way I can
I melt in your mouth girl, not in your hands, ha-ha

I'll take you to the candy shop
I'll let you lick the lollypop
Go 'head, girl, don't you stop
Keep goin' 'til you hit the spot, whoa
I'll take you to the candy shop
Boy, one taste of what I got
I'll have you spendin' all you got
Keep goin' 'til you hit the spot, whoa

Girl, what we do (what we do)
And where we do (and where we do)
The things we do (things we do)
Are just between me and you, yeah (oh yeah)

Give it to me, baby, nice and slow
Climb on the top, ride like you in a rodeo
You ain't never heard a sound like this before
'Cause I ain't never put it down like this
Soon as I come through the door, she get to pullin' on my zipper
It's like it's a race, who could get undressed quicker
Isn't it ironic how erotic it is to watch her in thongs?
Had me thinkin' 'bout that ass after I'm gone
I touch the right spot at the right time
Lights on or lights off, she like it from behind
So seductive you should see the way she whine
Her hips in slow mo' on the floor when we grind
Long as she ain't stoppin', homie, I ain't stoppin'
Drippin' wet with sweat, man, it's on and poppin'
On my champagne campaign, bottle after bottle, it's on
And we gon' sip 'til every bubble in every bottle is gone

I'll take you to the candy shop
I'll let you lick the lollypop
Go 'head, girl, don't you stop
Keep goin' 'til you hit the spot, whoa
I'll take you to the candy shop
Boy, one taste of what I got
I'll have you spendin' all you got
Keep goin' 'til you hit the spot, whoa

I'll take you to the candy shop
I'll let you lick the lollypop
Go 'head, girl, don't you stop
Keep goin' 'til you hit the spot, whoa
I'll take you to the candy shop
Boy, one taste of what I got

I'll have you spendin' all you got
Keep goin' 'til you hit the spot, whoa

Overall Meaning

The song "Candy Shop" by 50 Cent is a sexually charged anthem about the pleasure and excitement of sexual exploration. The candy shop of the song's title is used as a metaphor for the female body, with 50 Cent offering to take his female partner on a journey of sexual exploration. He describes his partner's body in explicitly sexual terms, using metaphors like "magic stick" and "you hit the spot." The song is full of imagery that is both explicit and playful, with references to lollipops, thongs, and rodeos.

The song has been criticized for its explicit sexual content but it's also praised for its catchy beat and memorable lyrics. The song's success helped establish 50 Cent as a major player in the hip-hop industry, and it remains one of his most well-known hits.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll take you to the candy shop
I'll take you to a place where you can experience pleasure and satisfaction

I'll let you lick the lollipop
I'll let you enjoy the pleasures I have to offer

Go 'head, girl, don't you stop
Continue to enjoy and indulge in what I have to offer you

Keep goin' 'til you hit the spot, whoa
Continue until you reach a point of ultimate satisfaction and pleasure

Boy, one taste of what I got
Just one taste of what I can offer will make you want more

I'll have you spendin' all you got
You'll be willing to spend all your resources on what I offer

You could have it your way, how do you want it?
You can have your desires fulfilled in any way you choose

You gon' back that thing up, or should I push up on it?
Do you want to be pursued or do you want to take the lead in this situation?

Temperature risin', okay, let's go to the next level
The heat is on and we should elevate our actions to a more intense level

Dance floor jam-packed, hot as a tea kettle
The atmosphere is intense and energetic, like a packed dance floor or a boiling kettle

I'm the love doctor
I know how to please and satisfy my partner

Have your friends teasin' you 'bout how sprung I got ya
Your friends will be envious of how infatuated you are with me

Then get to bouncin' 'round like a little rider
Move your body sensually and enjoy the ride of our encounter

I'm trying to explain, baby, the best way I can
I'm doing my best to communicate with you and make sure you understand

I melt in your mouth girl, not in your hands, ha-ha
I'm not just a pleasure for your hands, but your entire body and soul

Give it to me, baby, nice and slow
Take your time and give me pleasure slowly and sensually

Climb on the top, ride like you in a rodeo
Take control and ride me like you're in a rodeo

Isn't it ironic how erotic it is to watch her in thongs?
It's ironic that such a small piece of clothing can be so erotic and tantalizing

Long as she ain't stoppin', homie, I ain't stoppin'
As long as she's enjoying it and wants more, I'll keep going

Drippin' wet with sweat, man, it's on and poppin'
We're both drenched in sweat and enjoying every moment of this encounter

And we gon' sip 'til every bubble in every bottle is gone
We'll continue to enjoy each other's company and indulge until there's nothing left

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Curtis Jackson, Scott Storch

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