Dave Rawlings Machine is a collaboration between American guitarist and sin… Read Full Bio ↴Dave Rawlings Machine is a collaboration between American guitarist and singer David Rawlings and his longtime musical partner American singer-songwriter Gillian Welch.

The only album to date is A Friend of a Friend, released in November 2009. Rawlings recorded the album in Nashville, and produced it himself. Co-writers and musicians on the album include Welch, members of Old Crow Medicine Show, Bright Eyes, and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

"It's hard to believe A Friend of a Friend is David Rawlings' first album under his own name."
- Paste Magazine

Candy
Dave Rawlings Machine Lyrics

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Now who's that coming down the aisle, is it Candy?
Now who's that coming down the aisle, is it Candy?
Now who's that coming down the aisle, is it Candy?
Now who's that coming down the aisle, is it Candy?

Now what makes everybody smile, is it Candy?
Now what makes everybody smile, is it Candy?
Now what makes everybody smile, is it Candy?

Now what makes everybody smile, is it Candy?

There's something sticky on the floor, is it Candy?
There's something sticky on the floor, is it Candy?
There's something sticky on the floor, is it Candy?
There's something sticky on the floor, is it Candy?

Now Mama's got something in her hand, is it Candy?
Now Mama's got something in her hand, is it Candy?
Now Mama's got something in her hand, is it Candy?
Now Mama's got something in her hand, is it Candy?

Now who's that thumping on the bass, is it Candy?
Now who's that thumping on the bass, is it Candy?
Now who's that thumping on the bass, is it Candy?
Now who's that thumping on the bass, is it Candy?

Now this song's never gonna end, is it Candy?
Now this song's never gonna end, is it Candy?
Now this song's never gonna end, is it Candy?
Now this song's never gonna end, is it Candy?

Does somebody want a little more, is it Candy?
Does somebody want a little more, is it Candy?
Does somebody want a little more, is it Candy?
Does somebody want a little more, is it Candy?

Now who's that coming down the aisle, is it Candy?

Now who's that coming down the aisle, is it Candy?
Now who's that coming down the aisle, is it Candy?

Overall Meaning

The song "Candy" by Dave Rawlings Machine seems to be about a woman named Candy who is the center of attention and delight for everyone around her. The repeated questions of "who's that coming down the aisle" and "what makes everybody smile" suggest that Candy is either the bride at a wedding or the performer at a show. The lyric "Mama's got something in her hand, is it Candy?" adds to the idea of a wedding, possibly referring to the bride's bouquet. The final line, "Does somebody want a little more, is it Candy?" could refer to a desire for more entertainment or possibly even a sexual desire for Candy. Overall, the song seems to be a tribute to a woman who brings joy and excitement into the lives of those around her.

Line by Line Meaning

Now who's that coming down the aisle, is it Candy?
Who is the person everyone is anticipating to see? is it someone attractive or appealing like candy?

Now what makes everybody smile, is it Candy?
What makes everyone feel good or happy? Is it something sweet or desirable like candy?

There's something sticky on the floor, is it Candy?
There is some substance on the floor that is making it difficult to walk, is it a sweet or sticky substance like candy?

Now Mama's got something in her hand, is it Candy?
Mother is holding something, is it a sweet or desirable thing like candy?

Now who's that thumping on the bass, is it Candy?
Who is the person playing the bass; Is it someone who is attractive or appealing like candy?

Now this song's never gonna end, is it Candy?
Will this song continue to be enjoyed without end, like it is a sweet and desirable thing like candy?

Does somebody want a little more, is it Candy?
Is there anyone who desires more of something, like something sweet or desirable like candy?

Now who's that coming down the aisle, is it Candy?
Who is that person everyone is anticipating to see? is it someone attractive or appealing like candy?

Contributed by Camilla K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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