Candy Man
Donovan Lyrics
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Candy man, he's been and gone
My Candy man, he's been and gone
My Candy man, he's been and gone.
Now I love everything in this Godalmighty world
God knows I do.
Peppermint stick got a little brass band
I got a peppermint stick I got a little brass band
And I'm goin' down to the gate to score the Candy man stand.
Run fetch a pitcher get the baby some beer
Run fetch a pitcher get the baby some beer
Run fetch a pitcher get the baby some beer
Run fetch a pitcher get the baby some beer
Run fetch a pitcher get the baby some beer
Run fetch a pitcher get the baby some beer
'Cause I love everything in this Godalmighty world
God knows I do.
Candy man, he's been and gone
My Candy man and his name was John
My Candy man he's Morocco bound
Now I'd give everything in this Godalmighty world
To bring my Candy man home.
Black skin man give me some bad brew
Oh black skin man give me some bad brew
Oh black skin man give me some bad brew
Now I'd give everything in this Godalmighty world
To bring me my Candy man home.
Run fetch a pitcher get the baby some beer
Run fetch a pitcher get the baby some beer
Run fetch a pitcher get the baby some beer
Run fetch a pitcher get the baby some beer
Run fetch a pitcher get the baby some beer
Run fetch a pitcher get the baby some beer
'Cause I love everything in this Godalmighty world
God knows I do.
Candy man, I love the man,
Yeah the Candy man, he gets me high
My Candy man, yeah I love the man,
And I'd give everything in this Godalmighty world
To bring my Candy man home.
The lyrics to Donovan's "Candy Man" depict a woman who is infatuated with a man known as the Candy Man, who has already left her. The song is a celebration of simple pleasures and the woman's love of life despite her heartbreak. The repeated line "My Candy man, he's been and gone" serves as a reminder of the woman's loss and longing for the Candy Man to return. The peppermint stick and brass band represent the joy and excitement that the woman finds in life, and her determination to find happiness despite her sadness.
The use of beer as a symbol of comfort or solace is interesting, as it is not typically seen as a beverage consumed by babies. However, the woman's repeated plea to "run fetch a pitcher get the baby some beer" is perhaps more about seeking temporary relief or escape from her pain, rather than an actual desire for her child to consume alcohol. Additionally, the line "Black skin man give me some bad brew" is somewhat problematic in its depiction of a racial stereotype. Overall, "Candy Man" is a fun and lively song, yet also speaks to the universal themes of love, loss, and the pursuit of joy in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Candy man, he's been and gone
The Candy man has already left and is no longer here.
My Candy man, he's been and gone
The singer's Candy man has already departed.
My Candy man, he's been and gone.
The Candy man, who belonged to the singer, has already departed.
Now I love everything in this Godalmighty world
God knows I do.
The artist loves everything in the world very much.
Peppermint stick got a little brass band
I got a peppermint stick I got a little brass band
I got a peppermint stick I got a little brass band
And I'm goin' down to the gate to score the Candy man stand.
The artist has a peppermint stick and is approaching the Candy man's stand.
Run fetch a pitcher get the baby some beer
Run fetch a pitcher get the baby some beer
Run fetch a pitcher get the baby some beer
Run fetch a pitcher get the baby some beer
Run fetch a pitcher get the baby some beer
Run fetch a pitcher get the baby some beer
'Cause I love everything in this Godalmighty world
God knows I do.
The singer wants someone to bring beer for the baby, and the singer also loves everything in the world and is happy.
Candy man, he's been and gone
My Candy man and his name was John
My Candy man he's Morocco bound
Now I'd give everything in this Godalmighty world
To bring my Candy man home.
The Candy man has left, his name is John, and he is going to Morocco, but the singer wants him to come back and would do anything to make that happen.
Black skin man give me some bad brew
Oh black skin man give me some bad brew
Oh black skin man give me some bad brew
Now I'd give everything in this Godalmighty world
To bring me my Candy man home.
The artist wants someone with dark skin to give them some bad alcohol, and they would trade everything in the world to bring the Candy man back.
Candy man, I love the man,
Yeah the Candy man, he gets me high
My Candy man, yeah I love the man,
And I'd give everything in this Godalmighty world
To bring my Candy man home.
The artist loves the Candy man and how he makes them feel, and they would give up everything to make him come back home.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JOHN WILLIAM MARK RENBOURN, DP
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Candy man, he's been and gone
My Candy man, he's been and gone
My Candy man, he's been and gone
Now, I love everything in this God almighty world
God knows I do
Peppermint stick, got a little brass band
I got a peppermint stick
I got a little brass band
I got a peppermint stick
I got a little brass band
And I'm a-goin' down to the gate
To score my Candy man stand
Run, fetch a pitcher, get the baby some beer
Run, fetch a pitcher, get the baby some beer
Run, fetch a pitcher, get the baby some beer
Run, fetch a pitcher, get the baby some beer
Run, fetch a pitcher, get the baby some beer
Run, fetch a pitcher, get the baby some beer
'Cause I love everything in this God almighty world
God knows I do
Candy man, he's been and gone
My Candy man, and his name was John
My Candy man, he's Morocco bound
Now, I'd give everything in this God almighty world
To bring my Candy man home
Black skin man, give me bad dew
Oh, black skin man, give me bad dew
Oh, black skin man, give me bad dew
Now, I'd give everything in this God almighty world
To bring me my Candy man home
Run, fetch a pitcher, get the baby some beer
Run, fetch a pitcher, get the baby some beer
Run, fetch a pitcher, get the baby some beer
Run, fetch a pitcher, get the baby some beer
Run, fetch a pitcher, get the baby some beer
Run, fetch a pitcher, get the baby some beer
'Cause I love everything in this God almighty world
God knows I do
Candy man, I love the man
Yeah, my Candy man, he gets me high
My Candy man, yeah, I love the man
And I'd give everything in this God almighty world
To bring my Candy man home