Chocolate Candy
Cheryl Dilcher Lyrics
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And maybe a little bit taller
If your feet were a little bit bigger
I'd marry you, ho ho I'd marry you
I like the house you live in
I like the yard you play in
I like the way you're thinkin
Chorus I'm too young, says daddy
I'm too old to be babied
I'll marry the first boy that brings me
Chocolate candy
Chocolate candy
I'll give you all my money
You can even borrow my doll
Would you like to be my honey
Will you marry me, ho ho will you marry me
I'm too young, says daddy
I'm too old to be babied
I'll marry the first boy that brings me
Chocolate candy
Chocolate candy
If I was a little bit younger
And maybe a little bit shorter
If my feet were a little bit smaller
I'd marry you, hmmm I'd marry you
The song "Chocolate Candy" by Cheryl Dilcher is a poignant reflection on the innocence and naivety of young love. The lyrics depict a young girl who envisions marriage with a boy she admires, despite being told by her father that she is too young. The girl talks about how she likes the house and yard the boy lives in, and how she enjoys his company and the way he thinks. She expresses her desire to marry him, wishing she were a little bit older or he a little bit younger, taller or shorter. She offers him all her money and even her doll, beseeching him to marry her.
The song highlights the intensity and simplicity of young love, with the girl willing to give up everything she has for the boy she likes. The lyrics are filled with hope and dreams, even though they may not be based on reality. The chorus, "I'm too young, says daddy, I'm too old to be babied, I'll marry the first boy that brings me chocolate candy," emphasizes the fact that the girl's desires may not be taken seriously by those around her.
Overall, "Chocolate Candy" is a poetic and bittersweet look at the idealization of first love, and the disappointment that might come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
If you were a little bit older
If you were more mature and experienced in life
And maybe a little bit taller
And if you were physically bigger and stronger
If your feet were a little bit bigger
If you were more grounded and confident
I'd marry you, ho ho I'd marry you
I adore you and would be willing to commit to a future together
I like the house you live in
I love your home and the environment you are raised in
I like the yard you play in
I appreciate your freedom to explore and have fun
I like the way you're thinkin
I admire your thoughtfulness and creativity
I'll marry you, ho ho I'll marry you
I am serious about wanting to spend my life with you
I'll give you all my money
I am willing to be selfless and generous with you
You can even borrow my doll
I trust you deeply and want to share what I cherish with you
Would you like to be my honey
Do you want to be my sweet and cherished partner
Will you marry me, ho ho will you marry me
Can we build a lifelong commitment together
I'm too young, says daddy
My father doesn't approve of this relationship because of my youth
I'm too old to be babied
But I don't want to be treated like a child either
I'll marry the first boy that brings me
I'll settle for anyone who gives me attention and affection
Chocolate candy
A simple gift or gesture can win me over
Chorus
Repetitive refrain highlighting the main idea of the song
If I was a little bit younger
If I were more carefree and spontaneous
And maybe a little bit shorter
And if I didn't take myself too seriously
If my feet were a little bit smaller
If I were less grounded and more willing to take risks
I'd marry you, hmmm I'd marry you
I have strong feelings for you and would consider a future together
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