Graham Candy (born 1 April 1991 in Auckland, NZ), is a singer-songwriter an… Read Full Bio ↴Graham Candy (born 1 April 1991 in Auckland, NZ), is a singer-songwriter and actor from New Zealand. In 2013 he moved to Berlin to begin his music career.

Candy’s first collaboration with German DJ and producer Alle Farben, "She Moves" (2014), gained him quick popularity with his quirky, high range vocals, as well as his first gold-record single. He is currently signed with BMG Rights Management and the berlin-based label Crazy Planet Records. In 2013, Candy also made his feature film debut with a lead role in Queen of Carthage (released Fall, 2014), alongside Keisha Castle-Hughes and Shiloh Fernandez.

Early life
Born and raised in Auckland, Candy is the youngest of four children. His artistic career was established at a young age through a combination of music, dance and acting. Candy started Ballroom and Latin dancing at the age of 6 and with his dance partner, went on to gain titles as juvenile, junior and youth champion in both New Zealand and Australia. At age 12, Candy was introduced to the film industry as the photo double for the character "Edmund" in The Chronicles of Narnia – The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe. Candy attended Rangitoto College where his love of the arts was cultivated. He was part of the school's winning team at the National Stage Challenge competition, a member of the National Champions barbershop choir, and winner of AMI Showdowns "best supporting actor" for his role in the high school production "Seussical". At aged 17, Candy went on a school exchange to Saint Ann's School, NY) to further develop his creative talents. In 2008, Candy gave songwriting a go, and entered the Play It Strange songwriting competition for secondary school students. His song "Lasts Forever" was awarded 7th place. Mike Chunn – the founder of Play it Strange has helped direct Candy's music career ever since.

2009–2012
In 2009, Candy stopped dancing to study acting, but at the end of the year he left to pursue music with band "The Lost Boys". In the 2009 New Zealand Battle of the Bands, they reached the top ten with their song "Hot Air Balloon". After accepting a role in the short film "Go the Dogs", directed by Jackie Van Beek, Candy returned to film and the stage gaining two NAPTA "best supporting actor" awards for his roles in the stage production of "Footloose" and "Spring Awakening". Shortly after, Shiloh Fernandez (Evil Dead, Red Riding Hood) was introduced to Candy and he was signed for his first lead role in a feature film as Candy in Queen of Carthage, directed by Mardana Mayginnes.

Candy commenced his solo music career in 2012 by playing in Auckland's bars and pubs. He helped establish live music venue, The Portland Public House as the in house musician and event manager. Candy immersed himself in the local music community and was given this opportunity to play for audiences that included the likes of Everclear and the Black Keys, and play with musicians including Mumford and Sons and Daniel Bedingfield. In January 2013, Rachael Watson (Spin 33 Records) introduced Candy to Matthias Müller of Crazy Planet Records (Germany), which led to the beginnings of a commercial solo career in Germany.

2013–2014
Since relocating to Berlin, Candy has collaborated with German indie-pop band Abby, DJ Alle Farben and electro-swing king Parov Stelar. His melodies have already received rave reviews with the release of his first single "13 Lords", and his feature vocals on Parov Stelar's "The Sun". His first major success came with Alle Farben's debut album "Synthesia", with feature vocals on two tracks, "She Moves" and "Sometimes". "She Moves" swiftly gained a spot in the top ten singles in Germany and charted in many other countries including Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands and Belgium. The single has also been remixed by the likes of Bakermat and Goldfish. Candy is currently working on his debut EP for release later in 2014.

Don't You Worry
Graham Candy Lyrics

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Well I've been here before
I dressed up and I smiled more
I took my time, and I thought of you

And she bites and she spits
When I kiss her lips
It's a fantasy a mirage
But it's the truth, and it's enough

And I knew I was trouble from the start
And I guess trouble found you
Well I guess it proves that we
Can still be irresponsible
Reckless and fearless with this love
With this love

Don't you worry ‘bout the cover
It's you, o it's you
Don't you worry ‘bout the cover
It's you, o it's you

I, I love you with my eyes
I, I love you with my eyes

Don't you worry ‘bout the cover
It you, it's you

Don't you worry ‘bout the cover
It's you, o it's you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Graham Candy’s song “Don’t You Worry” revolve around the complexity of a tempestuous relationship. The singer admits to having been in this situation before, putting on a façade of happiness and taking his time thinking of the person he’s with. However, he also confesses that the person he’s with is not truly who he wants but more like a mirage that feels good in the moment but is not sustainable in the long run. Yet, he still finds the truth of the situation enough to continue with the relationship. Despite knowing from the start that this trouble was inevitable, he is happy to be reckless and fearless with his love.

The chorus is the heart of the song, with “Don’t you worry ‘bout the cover, it’s you, o it’s you” repeated multiple times. The cover can be interpreted as the outer layer or persona of the person, but the singer tells them not to worry about that because they are the one they love. The repetition of “I, I love you with my eyes” at the end of the song reinforces the message that the singer loves the person for who they are, beyond appearances.

Line by Line Meaning

Well I've been here before
I have experienced a similar situation in the past.

I dressed up and I smiled more
I put on a facade and pretended to be happier than I actually was.

I took my time, and I thought of you
I carefully considered my feelings for you.

And she bites and she spits
The person I am with is hostile and aggressive.

When I kiss her lips
Even though the relationship is toxic, I am still drawn to the physical aspect of it.

It's a fantasy a mirage
The idea of a perfect relationship is just a figment of my imagination.

But it's the truth, and it's enough
Despite the flaws, this relationship is still important to me.

And I knew I was trouble from the start
I was aware of the potential problems in this relationship from the beginning.

And I guess trouble found you
My relationship issues have affected you as well.

Well I guess it proves that we
Our shared struggles have brought us closer together.

Can still be irresponsible
We can act recklessly despite the consequences.

Reckless and fearless with this love
We are willing to take risks for the sake of love.

Don't you worry ‘bout the cover
Don't be concerned about appearances.

It's you, o it's you
You are the most important thing to me.

I, I love you with my eyes
My love for you is visible in my eyes.

Don't you worry ‘bout the cover
Don't be concerned about superficial things.

It you, it's you
Everything that matters is about you.

Don't you worry ‘bout the cover
Don't focus on the facade.

It's you, o it's you
You are the true essence of what is important.

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김시후

2y↑3

하루를 어떻게 써야 될지 모르겠어
너무 많은 시간들이 있지만
날 웃게 하는 건 갈수록 줄어들어
이상하게도

오늘 같이만 살다 죽으면
행복할 것 같다 부르던
그런 날이 분명 있었는데
저기 어딘가에

아무도 알아주지 않을 하루
한숨을 쉬어도 나아지지 않는
숨을 참듯이 나를 괴롭히는 시간이 자꾸 늘어나
달라지는 건 없는데도
충분히 아파해야만 이제 안심이 돼
내 안에 있는 어딘가 고장이 난 걸까
행복해지는 법을 잃어버린 사람처럼
그렇게 헤매고만 있어

다신 찾아오지 않을 그 여름, 겨울
많은 것이 바뀌어버렸네 내 곁은
너무 쉽게 놓쳐버린 가장 소중한 기억은
내가 이뤄놓은 것들을 다 시시하게 만들어 버려

할 수 있을까 그때보다 행복한 척
안 될 거 알면서도 자꾸 나를 몰아넣어
아무리 노력해봐도 돌아갈 수 없어
꿈을 다 이룬데도

하루를 어떻게 써야 될지 모르겠어
너무 많은 시간들이 있지만
날 웃게 하는 건 갈수록 줄어들어
이상하게도
오늘 같이만 살다 죽으면
행복할 것 같다 부르던
그런 날이 분명 있었는데
저기 어딘가에

분명 있었는데 저기 어딘가에
생각은 꼬리를 물고서 멀리 가네
이게 다가 아니라고 거짓말해도
무뎌진 마음 한켠에는 겁이 나네

아무도 알아주지 않는 하루엔
이젠 너무 당연한 듯이 난 밤을 새
가끔 몰려올 내 마음속의 가뭄엔
썼다 버린 문장들이 한참 계속 가득해

다시 찾아오지 않을 그 여름 그 겨울
무뎌진 채로 잊혀질 시간은 너무 잔인해
나는 아직 커버린 어른이 아닌데
추억이란 핑계로 내 과거를 전부 가리게 되면

yeah 어른이 될 때가 되면
yeah 어른이 될 때가 되면
yeah 어른이 될 때가 되면
여기서 훌쩍 커버린 내가 되면

달라질까 어른이 되면
나 여전히 익숙해지지 않아서
다 아파하고 나서야 괜찮은 척해
후회하고 돌아보기를 반복해
여전히 쉽게 무너지지만
괜찮아 다시 일어서니까
어제의 난 더는 못 봐
더 멀어지겠지만

난 가야 돼 누군가는 이제 날 믿고 있으니까
하루를 어떻게 써야 될지 모로는
너무 많은 시간들이 있지만
그 시간을 버티다 다 지나고

나면 더 나아진 내가 되기를 바라며
yeah 어른이 될 때가 되면
yeah 어른이 될 때가 되면
yeah 어른이 될 때가 되면
여기서 훌쩍 커버린 내가 되면

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Mariem Ayari

2y↑2

Your voice is so amazing like an angel I really like your voice so much keep going
화이팅💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

모아모아

2y↑13

I'm in L but 때 부터 좀 관심 있다가 주르륵 때 꽂혀서 진짜 하루종일 유튜브로 노래 들었는데 이번 노래도 너무 좋아요ㅠㅠ❣️ 줍에이 감성 최고야,,

맛있는고구마

2y↑1

목소리 진짜... 짱좋아요

경

2y↑1

진짜 띵곡이다.. 노래 잘 안듣는데 계속 듣게 되요..

이하린

2y↑1

진짜 목소리ㅠㅠ미쳤어 사랑해요❤

이혜지

2y↑1

노래 너무 좋아여ㅠㅠ

Maddy Ta

2y↑1

와 목소리~~~~~ 딱 눈이 올때 듣기 좋암❤️❤️

김범수

2y↑1

가사가 너무 좋다.

토마토먹자

2y↑1

아니 이르케 좋은데 !!! 다들 얼른 들으세요 !!! 페이스북에서 이미 핫스타

momomo

2y↑1

This is so beautiful :(♡

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