Candy
Harry 'Sweets' Edison & Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis Lyrics


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Some say that love is sweet as a rose,
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"
And "Candy" is sweet on me

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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Harry 'Sweets' Edison & Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis's song "Candy" describe the singer's love for their partner, whom they affectionately call "Candy" because they are sweet on each other. The singer explains that their love is unique because it provides understanding and comfort, even when they need sympathy. The singer expresses their desire for more of their partner's love, hoping that there were four of them to be able to love them even more. The singer concludes the song by declaring their love for Candy and envisioning a future where they are together forever.


The lyrics of "Candy" are a romantic and playful tribute to a loved one. The song was famously covered by Louis Armstrong, who was known for his sentimental ballads, and has since been performed by many other artists. The song's title and theme are also referenced in various movies, books, and TV shows, including the famous novel "The Lovely Bones" by Alice Sebold.


Line by Line Meaning

Some say that love is sweet as a rose,
Love is a popular topic that is often compared to a rose because of its beauty and sweetness.


Some say it's honey and the bee,
Others think that love is like honey that attracts bees, or simply a sweet and delightful thing.


Well sit right down and let me tell you
The singer invites the listener to listen carefully to the story of their love.


What my love is to me.
The artist wants to share their definition of love based on their experience.


"Candy"
The title of the song, which is also the nickname of the artist's lover.


I call my sugar "Candy"
The singer refers to their lover as Candy, which implies that they are sweet and irresistible.


Because I'm sweet on "Candy"
The singer is deeply in love with Candy and finds them very attractive and desirable.


And "Candy" is sweet on me
Candy also loves the artist and reciprocates their feelings and affection.


He/She understands me,
Candy knows the artist well and can relate to them on a personal level.


My understanding "Candy"
Candy is also very empathetic and understanding, which is a quality that the artist appreciates.


And "Candy"'s always handy
Candy is always there for the singer when they need support, encouragement or help.


When I need sympathy
The artist seeks comfort and consolation from Candy when they are going through a tough time.


I wish that there were four of him/her
The singer loves Candy so much that they wish there were more of them to love and cherish.


So I could love much more of him/her
The singer wants to love and adore Candy in every possible way because they are the love of their life.


He/She has taken my complete heart,
Candy has captured the singer's heart and soul completely, and they cannot imagine life without them.


Got a sweet tooth for my sweetheart
The artist has an insatiable craving for Candy's love and affection because it is so irresistible and comforting.


"Candy"
The song is repeated to emphasize the importance and significance of Candy in the artist's life.


Its gonna be just dandy
The singer is optimistic that their future with Candy will be bright, happy and delightful.


The day I take my "Candy"
The singer is planning to commit to Candy and make them their life partner.


And make him mine all mine
The artist wants to possess, cherish and love Candy forever and make them their own.


Mine
The song ends with one word to express the artist's possessiveness and affection towards Candy.




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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