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Candy
Big Maybelle Lyrics
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Some say it's honey and the bee,
Well sit right down and let me tell you
What my love is to me.
"Candy"
I call my sugar "Candy"
Because I'm sweet on "Candy"
He/She understands me,
My understanding "Candy"
And "Candy"'s always handy
When I need sympathy
I wish that there were four of him/her
So I could love much more of him/her
He/She has taken my complete heart,
Got a sweet tooth for my sweetheart
"Candy"
Its gonna be just dandy
The day I take my "Candy"
And make him mine all mine
Mine
The song "Candy" by Big Maybelle is a classic love song that compares love to the sweetness of candy. The opening lines set the stage for the rest of the song, making references to the common expressions used to describe love such as "sweet as a rose" and "honey and the bee". The lyrics, however, suggest that while these expressions may be accurate to some, they are not sufficient to explain what love means to the artist.
The chorus of the song repeats the name "Candy" several times, which i likely used as a representation of the singer's lover. The name itself reinforces the idea of sweetness, which is a recurring theme throughout the song. The singer proclaims their affection for "Candy" and the fact that "Candy" reciprocates these feelings. They go on to describe how "Candy" understands them and is always there for them when they need sympathy. The singer expresses their desire to be with "Candy" more and implies that they feel complete when they are together.
The final lines of the song depict the artist's longing for "Candy" to be theirs completely. It is a declaration of the singer's love and a promise to make "Candy" their own. The song is a stunning portrayal of the joy and sweetness that comes with true love.
Line by Line Meaning
Some say that love is sweet as a rose,
There are people who believe that love is comparable to the sweetness of a rose flower.
Some say it's honey and the bee,
There are others who think love is equivalent to the taste of honey that bees collect.
Well sit right down and let me tell you
Listen carefully as I'm about to reveal my own interpretation of love.
What my love is to me.
I'll tell you what love means to me personally.
"Candy"
I like to call my lover "Candy".
I call my sugar "Candy"
I use the term "Candy" to refer to the person I love.
Because I'm sweet on "Candy"
I find "Candy" very attractive and appealing.
And "Candy" is sweet on me
"Candy" also has feelings for me and is interested in me.
He/She understands me,
"Candy" knows me well and comprehends my thoughts and feelings.
My understanding "Candy"
I appreciate that "Candy" is empathetic and understanding towards me.
And "Candy's" always handy
"Candy" is always there for me and ready to help me out.
When I need sympathy
Especially when I need emotional support and compassion.
I wish that there were four of him/her
I adore "Candy" so much that I wish there were multiple copies of him/her.
So I could love much more of him/her
So that I could experience even more love for "Candy".
He/She has taken my complete heart,
"Candy" has captured my entire heart and has my full affection.
Got a sweet tooth for my sweetheart
I have a strong desire and craving for "Candy", my beloved.
"Candy"
"Candy" is the one for me.
Its gonna be just dandy
Our future together will be fabulous and wonderful.
The day I take my "Candy"
The day when I finally become committed and attached to "Candy".
And make him mine all mine
When I claim "Candy" as my own and we become a couple.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joan Whitney, Alex Kramer, Mack David
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jessica Parkerm
Candy
Why, I call my sugar candy
Mmm, I'm sweet on candy
And candy, he's sweet on me
He understands me
Yes, my understandin' candy
Hmm, my candy's always handy
Just when I need sympathy
Oh, I wish that there were four of him
And I could love
Love that much more of him
C Smith
The Cosby Show introduced me to jazz, blues and 1950s R and B during its original run 1984-1992!! Best show ever 🥰
Bernards218
This woman was a good friend of my mother. As told my mother, Big Maybelle's man name was candy. When he got 5 years with the feds she cut this tune.
I got so much history from my mother. RIP mom. Continue to love and miss you.
Lola Nino
Kudos to U and Ur mom...Back then, 5 yrs was hell.
Leisha Chambers
We would love for you to do a memoir of the story you got a subby right here
Marcia Martin
Wow! What an interesting story. I love this song.
Stephanie Phillips
Need to do a movie about her (BIG MAYBELLE)
Lisa Black
Now Bernard you know you are telling a big snow ball . lol
Esther T
The Cosby show introduced me to the blues and I am forever grateful.
tony c
You guys should listen to Koko Taylor more blues you will love
Nicole JohnsonqetymologicalIcrkdmszckweo
Yes am a Cosby kid to, that is where I was introduced to the blues, and this song, those good old Huxtable days, i remember when Nancy sang, and Coltrane played, all through the eyes of a child, looking upon, the first black tv doctor.