Candyman
Cornershop Lyrics


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My sweet child, lay your head down
Dream the dreams that delight you
You're safe now and forever
Don't let reality blind you

My sweet child, taste the starlight
Reach your hands up to heaven
Share your dreams with the moonlight
Cherish all you've been giving

There's nothing to fear
Soon the day will appear
There's nothing to say
Just as long as you pray

[Chorus]
It's in the eyes of the Candy Man
He owns the dark
It's in the eyes of the Candy Man
He owns the dark

May the night never find you
With a heart full of sorrow
You can close your tired eyes
Dream your dreams of tomorrow

There's nothing to fear
Soon the day will appear
Here comes the daylight
There's nothing to say
Just as long as you pray
Don't be afraid

[Chorus]

We're living in a cruel world, cruel world
Living in a cruel world, cruel world
Living in a cold dark space were we hide our face
We're living in a cruel world, cruel world
Living in a cruel world, cruel world
Don't be afraid

[Chorus]





Go to sleep
Close your eyes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Candyman" by Cornershop are a lullaby that a parent sings to their child. The lullaby serves as a soothing and comforting message to the child, encouraging them to dream and not be afraid of the dark. The child is told that they are safe, and that they must not let reality blind them. The lyrics of the chorus refer to the Candy Man, who is described as owning the dark. The Candy Man is a metaphor for fear, and the darkness represents the uncertainty and unknown that can instill fear. The parent reassures the child that the Candy Man cannot harm them and that they need not be afraid.


The lyrics also touch upon the cruelty of the world we live in, but ultimately the message is one of hope and optimism. The song encourages the listener to embrace their dreams and not be afraid to face the future with optimism. The overall message is that there is nothing to fear and that we must cherish all that we have been given.


Overall, "Candyman" is a beautiful and comforting lullaby that encourages the listener to embrace their dreams and not be afraid of the unknown.


Line by Line Meaning

My sweet child, lay your head down
Comforting a child who needs support to sleep, encouraging them to rest their head down on a pillow


Dream the dreams that delight you
Encouraging the child to dream, to experience the feeling of something delightful


You're safe now and forever
Reassuring the child that they're in a safe space now and will remain safe for eternity


Don't let reality blind you
Warning against the harsh truth of reality that may someday blind the child to their dreams and hopes. A word of caution to not give up on their ideals while growing up.


My sweet child, taste the starlight
Asking the child to imagine tasting the cosmic light, indirectly inspiring them to dream big


Reach your hands up to heaven
Motivating the child to aim for the sky and strive for high aspirations


Share your dreams with the moonlight
Encouraging the child to not keep their dreams to themselves but to share with others, the way light from the moon falls on things around us.


Cherish all you've been giving
Reminding the child to be appreciative of all they have and have been granted, rather than take their privileges for granted.


There's nothing to fear
Reassuring the child that there is no need to worry since they are under protection


Soon the day will appear
Assuring the child that their time of being protected will not exceed forever as a day will appear


There's nothing to say
Calmly conveying that everything is alright and under control in the silence.


Just as long as you pray
Advising on the means of invoking divine intervention to feel safe and overcome unsettling predicaments.


It's in the eyes of the Candy Man
Pointing at the gaze of the Candy Man, conveying a mysterious man's power that emanates from their eyes


He owns the dark
The Candy Man has sovereignty over the darkness, ruling it with his forces


May the night never find you
Praying that the child never encounters ominous situations while in the darkness of night, where evil things are thought to thrive the most


With a heart full of sorrow
When there is a sense of guilt or utter sadness in the heart


You can close your tired eyes
After intense hardship or sadness, when one is sad or fatigued, they can close their eyes


Dream your dreams of tomorrow
Finally, promoting a tool for coping where one can imagine a better tomorrow amid a current adverse situation.


Here comes the daylight
Assuringly, the daylight is arriving, implying the end of the dark or arduous situation.


We're living in a cruel world, cruel world
The world is a cruel place for many people, and this is being acknowledged


Living in a cold dark space were we hide our face
New fashioned feelings, like we hide our faces in an electronic world leading to self-alienation thus living in non-insightful spaces.


Don't be afraid
Repeated assertion to not worry, intoning to move forward amid overwhelming circumstances


Go to sleep
A final command to sleep after a long day's journey, providing the reassurance of protection and safety




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TJINDER SINGH, LARRY CORYELL, LEO NOCENTELLI, ARTHUR LANON NEVILLE, JOSEPH MODELISTE, GEORGE JOSEPH JR. PORTER

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Comments from YouTube:

Scott Hill

Daaaaamn,
I remember picking this up when this dropped early in my journey in life....
As usual somewhere along the way someone borrowed this C.D. forever.... that's the price we payed to turn people on to fresh new music.
Peace to everyone

Kevan Dalzell

That was an AWESOME tour! Masala Power!

Kevan Dalzell

Wish Justin Warfield would get back to rapping like he did on this song, rather than his current band She Wants Revenge.

Renzo Vargas

Fucking good groove. Great drumming :)))

RJ The Houston Kid

This Sounds Like One Of Those Songs From The Early 2000's.

PhattyMo

@Neil Klima Even earlier,I first heard it on the Dr. Martens music sampler in '97.

Neil Klima

The album came out in '99?

ItachiZaku

LeBron.

James Martin

Very much in the US3 mode. When you just feel like vibin'.

BulletToothDevin

Proper.

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