Candy
Janine 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
Janine's song, "Candy," is an ode to the singer's true love. The lyrics depict the feeling of being smitten with someone, and they also express gratitude for being understood and for having someone by your side when you need it the most. The song masterfully employs metaphors related to sweetness, such as comparing love to a rose or honey, to further illustrate the point. The use of 'Candy' as a pet name for the beloved person adds further meaning to the chorus, emphasizing the sweetness of love.
The first verse is a setup for the rest of the song. Janine notes that opinions about love are subjective due to the variety of ways it can be experienced. However, she believes that her love is represented by a sweet candy, and that Candy is just as sweet on her. The second verse amplifies this idea of mutual reciprocation of love, with Janine praising Candy for consistently being there for her when she needs sympathy or understanding. The third verse speaks to Janine's desire to have more of Candy, as she wishes they could be multiplied so that she can love them even more. Finally, the song ends with an expression of hope that one day she will make Candy hers forever.
Overall, "Candy" is a sweet, catchy love song that lyrically captures the essence of falling in love, being loved, and ultimately wanting to spend the rest of your life with someone.
Line by Line Meaning
Some say that love is sweet as a rose,
Love is often compared to a rose, sweet but sometimes it may have its thorns.
Some say it's honey and the bee,
Others relate love to a bee's attraction to honey, sweet but also irresistible.
Well sit right down and let me tell you
The singer wants the listener to pay attention to what they have to say.
What my love is to me.
The singer wants to share their personal definition of love.
"Candy"
The singer has a sweet nickname for their loved one.
I call my sugar "Candy"
The singer affectionately refers to their partner as "Candy".
Because I'm sweet on "Candy"
The singer is deeply in love with "Candy".
And "Candy" is sweet on me
"Candy" loves the singer just as much in return.
He/She understands me,
"Candy" is a good listener and empathizes with the singer.
My understanding "Candy"
"Candy" is understanding and compassionate.
And "Candy"'s always handy
"Candy" is always there when the singer needs support.
When I need sympathy
The singer feels comfortable confiding in "Candy" when they require compassion.
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.
So I could love much more of him/her
The singer wants to express even more love for "Candy" if there were more of them.
He/She has taken my complete heart,
"Candy" has earned the singer's full love and devotion.
Got a sweet tooth for my sweetheart
The singer is naturally drawn to and loves "Candy".
"Candy"
The singer envisions a bright future with "Candy".
Its gonna be just dandy
The singer believes that things will turn out wonderful with "Candy".
The day I take my "Candy"
The singer is looking forward to taking the next step in their relationship with "Candy".
And make him mine all mine
The singer wants to make "Candy" theirs and to be with them forever.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joan Whitney, Alex Kramer, Mack David
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Anderson22012
Sweet, Sweet sounds... Lizzy meets Glam, fuking perfect!
lynchie137
@Anderson22012 For sure. But there's also more than a few bands from that era that have gotten overlooked. Bands like Big Daisy, for instance. That's another NWOBHM band that nobody seems to talk much about these days, yet they had some really strong songs in their repertoire...
Anderson22012
@lynchie137 Even among NWoBHM enthuisists, let alone hard rock/metal fans, its seems it is very little known. Such a shame.
lynchie137
@Anderson22012 Yeah. it's a really good track. No doubt about that.
Anderson22012
@lynchie137 Hell yes! I first heard this track around 8 years ago, and I still cannot get enough of it.
lynchie137
I'm definitely getting a heavy Lizzy vibe off this. Especially when those harmony guitars come in. In fact, it sounds very much like something that they would have done on their Chinatown album...