Candy
Eddie ''Lockjaw'' Davis Lyrics
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Some say it's honey and the bee,
Well sit right down and let me tell you
What my love is to me.
"Candy"
I call my sugar "Candy"
Because I'm sweet on "Candy"
He/She understands me,
My understanding "Candy"
And "Candy"'s always handy
When I need sympathy
I wish that there were four of him/her
So I could love much more of him/her
He/She has taken my complete heart,
Got a sweet tooth for my sweetheart
"Candy"
Its gonna be just dandy
The day I take my "Candy"
And make him mine all mine
Mine
The song "Candy" by Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis is a love song that describes the singer's love for someone whom they call "Candy," comparing their love to the sweetness of candy. The lyrics express that love is subjective, and for the singer, it is Candy whom they are sweet on, and who is sweet on them as well. They describe Candy as someone who understands them and is always there for them when they need sympathy. Furthermore, the singer wishes there were more of Candy, so they could love them even more. They go on to say that Candy has taken their complete heart, and they have a sweet tooth for their sweetheart.
The song Candy uses metaphorical language and plays on words to describe love in a unique way. The lyrics suggest that love is sweet and can be different things to different people. The comparison of love to candy is significant in this song because candy is an indulgence that people enjoy in small quantities, and the same is true of love. The singer refers to the concept of having a "sweet tooth" for their sweetheart, which is another metaphor that implies that love can be addictive and that people crave more of it. The lyrics are simple but resonate with listeners, making it a popular song that has been covered by numerous artists over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
Some say that love is sweet as a rose,
Love is often compared to a rose for its sweetness.
Some say it's honey and the bee,
Love is similar to the symbiotic relationship between a bee and honey.
Well sit right down and let me tell you
Listen to me closely.
What my love is to me.
This is what love means to me personally.
I call my sugar "Candy"
I use the nickname "Candy" to refer to my loved one.
Because I'm sweet on "Candy"
I am enamored by "Candy".
And "Candy" is sweet on me
"Candy" reciprocates my affection.
My understanding "Candy"
"Candy" understands me.
And "Candy"'s always handy
"Candy" is always there for me.
When I need sympathy
When I need someone to empathize with me.
I wish that there were four of him/her
I wish there were more of "Candy" to love.
So I could love much more of him/her
So I could love "Candy" even more.
He/She has taken my complete heart,
"Candy" has captured my entire heart.
Got a sweet tooth for my sweetheart
I have a fondness for my "Candy".
"Candy"
The repetition of the name emphasizes how important my loved one is to me.
It's gonna be just dandy
Everything is going to be okay.
The day I take my "Candy"
The day I make "Candy" mine.
And make him mine all mine
When I finally have full possession of my loved one's heart.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joan Whitney, Alex Kramer, Mack David
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