He was a child prodigy belonging to a musical dynasty (his father was Lawrence Ardoin and his grandfather, Alphonse "Bois Sec" Ardoin). He started with the accordion at the age of four. By the age of nine, he had played New York's Carnegie Hall. When he was ten, with a help from his father Lawrence, he formed the Double Clutchin' zydeco band with his elder brother Sean Ardoin on drums.
In 1994, the band released their debut album That's Da Lick from Maison de Soul label. Sean left the band after releasing the album Turn the Page in 1997 to concentrate in his solo career.
In 2005, Chris changed the band name from Double Clutchin' to NuStep, and released Sweat, the first album under the new name. M.V.P. followed in 2007.
Discography
1994 That's Da Lick (Maison de Soul)
1995 Lick It Up! (Maison de Soul)
1997 Gon' Be Jus' Fine (Rounder)
1998 Turn the Page (Rounder)
2000 Best Kept Secret (Rounder)
2003 Life (J&S)
2004 Save the Last Dance (J&S)
2005 Sweat (NuStep4Lyfe Entertainment)
2006 M.V.P. (NuStep4Lyfe Entertainment)
2008 Candyman's V.I.P. (NuStep4Lyfe Entertainment)
2009 Alter Ego (NuStep4Lyfe Entertainment)
Candyman
Chris Ardoin Lyrics
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aint going right.
When you need a little bit of lovin,
need lovin in your life.
No matter the time no matter the
place i'm hear to make it okay.
I'm gonna bring the sunshine, to
your cloud day.
the trouble dont last always.
Like Sam Cook say, been a long
time comin but a change gonna
come your way.
Just kick back and relax i'm gonna
make it okay.
Your gonna get some sweet lovin
from the Candyman today.
And she said Baby.Honey.Don't
stop, Don't stop.
I would never think, it would feel
this good to me.
(Repeat with Echo).You drivin me
outta my mind
please give it to me one more time
The lyrics to Chris Ardoin's song "Candyman" is about being the person that someone can rely on when things are not going well. The singer states that he is the one who can bring some love and sunshine into their life no matter the time or place. He encourages the listener to keep their head up even when they are feeling down, and compares this mindset to the lyrics of Sam Cook's "A Change Is Gonna Come." The singer assures the listener that they can relax because he is there to make everything okay. The chorus repeats the line "You gonna get some sweet lovin from the Candyman today," as the woman he is addressing tells him not to stop and that she cannot get enough.
The song seems to be about being a reliable and attentive partner who is always there when someone needs a little bit of love and sunshine in their life. The title "Candyman" implies that the singer is offering something sweet and pleasurable, whether it is attention or affection. The overall message is one of optimism and perseverance, encouraging the listener to keep pushing through tough times because a change is going to come.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the one you call on when things
aint going right.
When everything is going wrong, I am the person you can rely to fix them.
When you need a little bit of lovin,
need lovin in your life.
When you need love in your life, I am here to provide it.
No matter the time no matter the
place i'm hear to make it okay.
Regardless of when and where the situation is, I am here to make everything okay.
I'm gonna bring the sunshine, to
your cloud day.
I am going to bring happiness and positivity to your cloudy and gloomy day.
Felling down, just keep yo head up,
the trouble dont last always.
If you're feeling down, keep your head up because rough times are only temporary.
Like Sam Cook say, been a long
time comin but a change gonna
come your way.
Just like Sam Cook's song, 'A Change is gonna Come,' it may have taken a while, but a positive change is coming to you.
Just kick back and relax i'm gonna
make it okay.
Just relax and let me handle the situation; I am going to make everything okay.
Your gonna get some sweet lovin
from the Candyman today.
You are going to receive some affection from me today.
And she said Baby.Honey.Don't
stop, Don't stop.
She pleaded and begged for me to not stop giving her love and affection.
I would never think, it would feel
this good to me.
I never would have thought that feeling this much love would feel this great to me.
(Repeat with Echo).You drivin me
outta my mind
please give it to me one more time
You are making me go crazy with your love and I am practically begging you to give it to me one more time.
Writer(s): Chris Ardoin
Contributed by Austin C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.