Candy
8 Ball Lyrics


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Just like candy (candy)
Just like candy
Its the same feeling (looks good to me)

I'm creepin' low in a flip flop drop
Top Stang leanin' to the left gold dadens on them thang
I'm the MJG pimp tight
Put it to the floor 5 0 swang a right
In a pina butta guts is a must
Drivin' in the shop take a mile grab em up
Paint a ten clear coats to make it shine
Make me circle through the neighborhood 55 times
With my gas tank full, drank a boor
Fall up in the park after dark try to pull
Me a young, stout woman, sumpin' pretty
Nice round hills, with them wear shaped titties
As the sun goes down, I'm gettin' dirty
Fall up and press a word get cleaned in a hurry
In my 77 Chevy, ass tight
Pull off cuttin' rubber, disappearin' in the night

Just like candy (candy)
Just like candy
Its the same feeling (looks good to me)

Ten o'clock in the morning, his A got up
Chief and Haywood some cool-Aid in my favorite cup
Comb my hair, get my grill right so I can feel tight
Havin' starch in my jeans and a fresh pair of Nikes
As I strike, out the door, to my superb
Parked by the curb, candy coated bird
The sun got my candy lookin' good enough to eat
You can tell by the way the girls act across the street
Hit the horn, but no stallin', keep ballin'
4 o'clock Sunday, I gotta hit the mall and
Fall in full of them green trees
Hurry up so I can catch Martin Luther King
Fools all in the way with that econo-spray
Need to take a few classes, learn about Manassas
Pressure got me beamed, I'm talkin' on the phone
Tellin' Penny that's the way to do it, baby represent ya home

Just like candy (candy)
Just like candy (It takes over me)
Its the same feeling (looks good to me)

Mechanical to pain will bring flavors to your mind
And in the summertime we got the whole block blind
Some busta in a primed out Pinto poppin' game
Lying sayin' he goin' get the same thang
If you ain't ridin' wood, and leather, your ride ain't hittin'
A plane dash for a crush, forever got you itchin'
99.95, 30 day paint jobs
Got niggaz ridin' round lookin' like a junk yard
You need to pull a check, wheeler check, wheeler check
Stack up on your grip, get your shit sprayed wet
See most of these new paint jobs they don't do
But if it ain't candy then the job ain't true

Its reserved for them ballaz, who make that cheese
It ain't candy if it didn't cost a couple of G's
On your Jeep, your truck, your Chevy or your Lexus
5th wheel on the grill like them playaz do in Texas
My folks gettin' sideways in Vallejo
Ballaz in Memphis slammin' shut the Cadillac doors
Full of ink so blinked I could fly
To a world where you have to roll candy or you die
Descending, my mind goes back into reality
To some, having candy paint is just a fantasy
Custom leather everywhere you look is woodgrain'
Big Ball tellin' you its all about the candy mane

Just like candy (candy)
Just like candy
Its the same feeling (looks good to me)

Just like candy (candy)
Just like candy
Its the same feeling (looks good to me)

Just like candy (candy)
Just like candy
Its the same feeling (looks good to me)

Just like candy (candy)
Just like candy
Its the same feeling (looks good to me)

Just like candy (candy)




Just like candy
Its the same feeling (looks good to me)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 8 Ball's song "Candy" are about the cars that are customized with candy paint, as well as the culture and lifestyle around them. The chorus, which repeats multiple times, references how the feeling of seeing a candy-painted car is the same as the feeling of eating candy. In the verses, 8 Ball details the process of cruising in such a car, as well as the importance of certain elements such as gold Dayton rims, clear coats, and butter-soft leather interiors. He also mentions how having a candy-painted car can attract attention from women and other people in the neighborhood.


The lyrics also touch on the broader aspects of car culture, such as how having a car that is customized in certain ways is a status symbol and can signal to others that the owner has money or style. It can also serve as a form of self-expression, with the custom paint job and interior design reflecting the owner's personality and taste. Additionally, the lyrics touch on certain cultural references, such as mentioning Martin Luther King and Manassas.


Overall, "Candy" is a celebration of a certain form of car culture that emphasizes style, customization, and personal expression. The lyrics depict a world in which cars are not just a mode of transportation but also serve as a form of art and a symbol of wealth and status.


Line by Line Meaning

Just like candy (candy)
Candy paint on a car is like candy to a child, it's something that is desirable and brings joy.


Just like candy
The feeling that candy paint on a car brings is similar to the feeling of eating candy.


Its the same feeling (looks good to me)
The emotion that candy paint produces is a positive one, as it looks great and makes the person viewing it happy.


I'm creepin' low in a flip flop drop
I'm cruising around in a low car with the top down and my feet in flip flops.


Top Stang leanin' to the left gold dadens on them thang
The convertible top of my car is tilted to the side, and it's adorned with gold Dayton spoke rims.


I'm the MJG pimp tight
I'm a very cool and slick individual, similar to the persona of Memphis rapper MJG.


Put it to the floor 5 0 swang a right
I'm driving fast, and I quickly turn to the right to avoid being caught by the police.


In a pina butta guts is a must
My car exterior is yellow, and the interior has to be buttery tan leather.


Drivin' in the shop take a mile grab em up
I'm cruising around town checking out potential women to pick up.


Paint a ten clear coats to make it shine
I put a lot of effort into making the paint on my car have a brilliant shine by applying 10 clear coats.


Make me circle through the neighborhood 55 times
I like to show off my car by driving through a neighborhood multiple times for everyone to see.


With my gas tank full, drank a boor
I have a full tank of gas, and I'm drinking a malt liquor beer to relax.


Fall up in the park after dark try to pull
I go to a park at night to make my moves on women.


Me a young, stout woman, sumpin' pretty
I'm looking for an attractive, physically fit woman to spend time with.


Nice round hills, with them wear shaped titties
I like a woman who has a shapely, hourglass figure with nicely sized breasts.


As the sun goes down, I'm gettin' dirty
I'm up to no good as the day comes to an end and the night begins.


Fall up and press a word get cleaned in a hurry
I have to clean myself up quickly after being intimate with someone.


In my 77 Chevy, ass tight
I'm driving a 1977 Chevy, which is still in good condition, with a firm suspension.


Pull off cuttin' rubber, disappearin' in the night
I speed away, leaving burnt rubber on the road, vanishing into the dark of the night.


Ten o'clock in the morning, his A got up
I woke up early in the morning.


Chief and Haywood some cool-Aid in my favorite cup
I'm starting my day off right by having some Kool-Aid in my favorite cup with my friends Chief and Haywood.


Comb my hair, get my grill right so I can feel tight
I'm making sure my hair is looking good and my gold teeth grill is clean and shiny so I can feel confident and attractive.


Havin' starch in my jeans and a fresh pair of Nikes
I'm dressed well and stylish today in jeans that are stiff from being starched and a new pair of Nikes.


As I strike, out the door, to my superb
I leave my house and get into my Superb, which is my candy-coated car.


Parked by the curb, candy coated bird
My car is parked on the street, and it's painted in a shiny, candy-coated color.


The sun got my candy lookin' good enough to eat
The sun makes my car shine bright, and it looks so good, it's tempting to take a bite of it.


You can tell by the way the girls act across the street
The girls who see my car from across the street are taking notice of it and showing interest.


Hit the horn, but no stallin', keep ballin'
I honk my horn to get attention, but I don't stop to spend time talking; I'm on the move and continuing to enjoy life.


4 o'clock Sunday, I gotta hit the mall and
I have plans to go to the mall on Sunday afternoon.


Fall in full of them green trees
I've been smoking marijuana, and it's evident by my behavior.


Hurry up so I can catch Martin Luther King
I'm in a rush to get to a parade or event where I hope to see famous individuals, like Martin Luther King Jr.


Fools all in the way with that econo-spray
Other drivers with cheap cars are in the way, and are using low-quality paint jobs on their rides.


Need to take a few classes, learn about Manassas
Some of these people need to learn more about other cities, like Manassas, so that they can broaden their knowledge.


Pressure got me beamed, I'm talkin' on the phone
I'm feeling anxious or stressed, so I'm talking on the phone to distract myself.


Tellin' Penny that's the way to do it, baby, represent ya home
I'm talking to a woman named Penny and advising her to represent her hometown, so she feels proud of where she comes from.


Mechanical to pain will bring flavors to your mind
Spending time working on cars and the pain it can cause can be a sensory experience that helps to create unique flavors in your mind.


And in the summertime we got the whole block blind
In the summertime, we show off our cars so well that the whole block takes notice and is 'blinded' by the shine.


Some busta in a primed out Pinto poppin' game
Another person with a crappy car is trying to act like they have something better by talking big and showing off.


Lying sayin' he goin' get the same thang
This person is lying and saying they will also have a candy-coated car, even though it's unlikely.


If you ain't ridin' wood, and leather, your ride ain't hittin'
If your car doesn't have a nice leather interior or a flawless paint job, then it's not as impressive and isn't making an impact.


A plane dash for a crush, forever got you itchin'
Having an expensive dashboard is an impressive feature that can make you feel good about your car, and it's a feeling that you crave regularly.


99.95, 30 day paint jobs
Cheap paint jobs from the dealer may be easy to get and are cheaper, but they only last 30 days.


Got niggaz ridin' round lookin' like a junk yard
People who don't maintain their cars or have them painted are driving around looking like they don't care about their appearances, and their vehicles look trashy.


You need to pull a check, wheeler check, wheeler check
You need to check your expenses and make sure you can afford to pay for the nice flashy car you want to have.


Stack up on your grip, get your shit sprayed wet
You need to save up money so you can have an elaborate paint job done on your car that is shiny and wet-looking.


See most of these new paint jobs they don't do
Many newer paint jobs are lacking in quality and don't have the same impressive appearance as a true candy paint job.


But if it ain't candy then the job ain't true
A true impressive paint job looks like candy, and if it doesn't, then it's not a good job.


Its reserved for them ballaz, who make that cheese
Candy paint jobs are reserved for those who are wealthy and successful.


It ain't candy if it didn't cost a couple of G's
A true candy paint job is expensive, and if it's not, then it's not a legitimate paint job.


On your Jeep, your truck, your Chevy or your Lexus
A candy paint job can be impressive on any type of vehicle.


5th wheel on the grill like them playaz do in Texas
A 5th wheel on the grill of a car is a popular accessory in Texas that adds style and impresses others.


My folks gettin' sideways in Vallejo
My friends are acting crazy and wild in Vallejo, California.


Ballaz in Memphis slammin' shut the Cadillac doors
Wealthy and successful people in Memphis are slamming the doors of their expensive Cadillacs to add an extra touch of flashiness.


Full of ink so blinked I could fly
I have so many tattoos that it feels like I could fly away.


To a world where you have to roll candy or you die
In our world, it's important to have a flashy candy-coated car, or else you won't get the respect that you crave.


Descending, my mind goes back into reality
Coming back to reality from my dream world where candy-coated cars rule the world.


To some, having candy paint is just a fantasy
Some people can only dream of having a candy paint job on their car and won't ever have the opportunity to experience it.


Custom leather everywhere you look is woodgrain'
The interior of my candy-coated car is decorated with custom leather and beautiful woodgrain accents everywhere you look.


Big Ball tellin' you its all about the candy mane
I'm telling you that the key to a flashy life is having a candy-coated car.




Lyrics © A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LARRY BLACKMON, TOMI JENKINS

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