Candy
Johnny Mercer & The Pied Pipers 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 song "Candy" by Johnny Mercer talks about the immense love that the singer has for their significant other whom they affectionately call "Candy". The lyrics start with different people interpreting love in different ways like sweet as a rose or honey and bee, but the singer goes on to explain why their love is like Candy to them. The singer explains that their love is sweet, just like Candy is sweet. The singer is completely invested in this relationship and refers to their partner as "my understanding Candy" indicating that they share a deep emotional connection. The lyrics also suggest that their partner always provides emotional support and is always there for them when they need it.


The singer's love for Candy is so intense that they wish there were more of him/her so that they could love them more. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and desire to be with Candy forever. The singer has given their heart to Candy and wishes to be with them for the rest of their lives. The song ends with the singer dreaming of the day that they can make Candy theirs - all mine, signifying the depth of the singer's love for Candy.


Line by Line Meaning

Some say that love is sweet as a rose,
Some people describe love as gentle and fragrant as a rose flower


Some say it's honey and the bee,
Others consider love as sweet and sticky as honey that attracts bees


Well sit right down and let me tell you
Please listen to what I'm about to say


What my love is to me.
I will describe what love means to me


"Candy"
A term of endearment I use for my sweet love


I call my sugar "Candy"
I refer to my beloved as "Candy" because he/she is sweet like candy


Because I'm sweet on "Candy"
I am fond of and attracted to "Candy"


And "Candy" is sweet on me
"Candy" reciprocates my love and affection


He/She understands me,
"Candy" empathizes with and comprehends me


My understanding "Candy"
"Candy" is also understanding and sensible


And "Candy's" always handy
"Candy" is always there for me when I need support


When I need sympathy
Especially when I require compassion and empathy from someone


I wish that there were four of him/her
I desire to have more loving and caring people like him/her in my life


So I could love much more of him/her
If there were several people like "Candy" around, I would spread my love widely


He/She has taken my complete heart,
"Candy" has won my heart entirely


Got a sweet tooth for my sweetheart
I have a strong fondness for my dear "Candy"


"Candy"
My beloved "Candy"


It's gonna be just dandy
Everything will be fantastic


The day I take my "Candy"
The day I ask "Candy" to be mine forever


And make him mine all mine
And claim "Candy" as my own, exclusively




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MACK DAVID, JOAN WHITNEY, ALEX KRAMER

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@dylangintherofficial

Wolfsky9 im 24

Its amazing how music transcends time

I have no one in my family who liked this music

I actually started listening to big band after seeing how common it was used in horror movies

Which i film make as well so

Maybe i lived before who knows



@sauquoit13456

Seventy five years ago today on April 6th, 1945 "Candy" by Johnny Mercer & Jo Stafford with the Pied Pipers peaked at #2 {for 2 weeks} on Billboard's 'Best Selling Popular Records'* chart, for the two weeks was at #2, the #1 record for both those weeks was "My Dreams Are Getting Better All The Time" by Les Brown with vocals by Doris Day...
Also at the time Les Brown's "Candy" was also at #2 on Billboard's Most-Played On The Air chart and at #3 on Billboard's Most-Played Juke Box Records chart...
* And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the remainder of the Best Selling Popular Records' Top 10 on April 6th, 1945:
#3. "Rum and Coca-Cola" by the Andrew Sisters
#4. "My Dreams Are Getting Better All The Time" by Johnny Long and Dick Robinson
#5. "I'm Beginning To See The Light" by Harry James
#6. "My Dreams Are Getting Better All The Time" by the Phil Moore Four
#7. "Just A Pray Away" by Bing Crosby
#7. "There! 've Said It Again" by Vaughn Monroe
#8." "Dream" by the Pied Pipers
#9. "I'm Beginning To See The Light" by Duke Ellington
#10. "A Little On The Lonely Side" by Frankie Carle



All comments from YouTube:

@candicemacdonald3993

My parents loved this song so much they named their first born Candy
That was me! (DOB 1949)

@victormarrotti2575

Very sweet

@robt5818

I am brought here by Carl Amari and Hollywood360. Carl airs classic radio episodes, and last night he aired a Christmas episode of "Candy Matson" from 1949. This is the theme song that the organist plays on the unmistakable Hammond. I love this song, as well as everything else that Johnny Mercer wrote or performed.

@madamjaynie87

My sweet momma would play “Candy” on her record player in the bedroom; meanwhile we would be having a few cocktails and singing these Fantastic old song like Candy & Tangerine... Such wonderful memories..

@dylangintherofficial

My God those sound like beautiful memories

My parents abandoned me at 12 so I never got to have memories like that

@aljmann

@Dylan Ginther I am sorry Dylan. You need to aim to create your own happy memories 🎶😇

@stephaniestanley8041

Beautiful ❤️ memories

@jasminaraguz8905

Das ist so schön..,damals war meine Mutter grad 5 Jahre alt,..ich vermisse Sie so,..aber die Musik verbindet mich mit Ihr!🙏🌠💓

@mercerconsulting9728

Love this song. It has a way of capturing my heart, and Jo Stafford had the perfect voice for it.

@michaellazzeri2069

Ladies & Gents, this is music-------& singing--------the likes of which, we'll not see or hear, ever again. RIP, to all who made this record. ------MJL< 76 y/o

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