Originating in 2006 and becoming viral from their YouTube uploaded music vi… Read Full Bio ↴Originating in 2006 and becoming viral from their YouTube uploaded music video of the single 'I'm a Gummy Bear (The Gummy Bear Song)', Gummibär has been making eurodance pop songs about gummy bear snacks since. The virtual band traces back to Berlin, Germany but often makes multilingual versions of their songs. Gummibär himself is a green gummy bear mascot that tends to be on every album cover and music videos, often presenting as the singer. There is also a web series featuring Gummibär and his friends.

I Want Candy
Gummibär Lyrics

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I want candy I want candy sun this is my candy
as you know what can you do
seems like you know everything about me
I like you
so much I miss you
so I will shut up and dance
can, t stop the engine so take part in the race car driver side by side
I love you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Gummibär's song "I Want Candy" are fairly straightforward and revolve around the theme of desire. The singer is singing about their craving for candy, which they refer to as "sun." While at first, it seems like an innocent sweet tooth, the lyrics take on a slightly more romantic tone as they talk about someone who knows everything about them, and whom they like a lot. The singer then says they miss this person and will "shut up and dance" to be with them.

The following lines are a bit more ambiguous in meaning, but suggest a sense of urgency and competition. The singer talks about the engine that can't be stopped and asks the other person to join them in a race, side by side. They then end the song on a passionate note, saying "I love you."

Overall, the lyrics to "I Want Candy" take a simple concept, such as a craving for candy, and use it as a metaphor for desire and affection. The lyrics may be aimed at younger listeners, but the themes of love and competition are universal and relatable.

Line by Line Meaning

I want candy
I desire sweet treats

I want candy sun this is my candy
I crave sugary snacks and refer to them as my own personal treasure

as you know what can you do
As you are aware, what actions can you take on my behalf?

seems like you know everything about me
It appears that you have complete knowledge of my thoughts and feelings

I like you
I have positive feelings toward you

so much I miss you
I have a strong longing for your presence

so I will shut up and dance
I will hold my tongue and focus on the physical act of dancing

can't stop the engine so take part in the race car driver side by side
I cannot suppress my energy, so I invite you to participate in an adventure with me

I love you
I feel deep affection for you

Writer(s): JERRY GOLDSTEIN, CESAR MANSUETO LEMOS DO NASCIMENTO, BERT BERNS, BOB FELDMAN, RICHARD GOTTEHRER

Contributed by Oliver M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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