MGK released his fifth album, Tickets to My Downfall, in 2020; it marked a complete departure from hip hop and entry into pop punk. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, the only rock album to do so that year, and contained the single "My Ex's Best Friend (with blackbear)", which reached number 20 on the Hot 100. He achieved similar commercial success with its follow up mainstream sellout (2022).
MGK had his first starring role in the romantic drama Beyond the Lights (2014), and since appeared in the techno-thriller Nerve (2016), the horror Bird Box (2018), the comedy Big Time Adolescence and portrayed Tommy Lee in the biopic The Dirt (both 2019).
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Studio albums
Lace Up (2012)
General Admission (2015)
bloom (2017)
Hotel Diablo (2019)
Tickets To My Downfall (2020)
mainstream sellout (2022)
Deluxes Versions
Lace Up (Deluxe) (2012)
General Admission (Deluxe) (2015)
bloom (Deluxe) (2017)
Tickets To My Downfall (SOLD OUT Deluxe) (2020)
mainstream sellout (life in pink deluxe) (2022)
Mixtapes and EP's
Stamp of Approval (2007)
Homecoming (2008)
100 Words and Running (2010)
Lace Up! (2010)
Rage Pack (2011)
Half Naked & Almost Famous - EP (2012)
EST 4 Life (2012)
Lace Up (The Prelude) (2012)
Black Flag (2013)
Fuck It (2015)
BINGE (2018)
lockdown sessions (2022)
genre : sadboy (2024)
Candy
MGK Lyrics
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Ayy, you know I keep that candy, yeah
I need more like Mandy, yeah
Stay up, take Addies, yeah
I'm tryna fix this damage, yeah
You know I keep that candy, yeah
I need more like Mandy, yeah
I'm tryna fix this damage, yeah
I'm in my head again
I took more medicine
Ripped up the parts from my heart and my chest again
Ayy, fuck it, I was raised like that
So I guess I never really changed like that
I be takin' shots to the brain like that
Blacked out drunk and I came like that
Helpin' me to get through all the pain like that
Yeah, driving through the rain like that
Running from the fame like that
On the front page like that
I'ma go insane like
You know I keep that candy, yeah
I need more like Mandy, yeah
Stay up, take Addies, yeah
I'm tryna fix this damage, yeah
You know I keep that candy, yeah
I need more like Mandy, yeah
Stay up, take Addies, yeah
I'm tryna fix this damage, yeah
I'm in my head again
I took more medicine
Ripped up the parts from my heart and my chest again
Huh, my bitch taste like candy, yeah
Play with death like I'm Billie and Mandy, yeah
I keep the chopper in the Phantom, yeah
Make a fuck nigga sleep like a Xanny, yeah
On the beach, chillin' where it's sandy, yeah
I just bought a whip for my granny, yeah
I fucked her raw, hit her with the Plan B, yeah
Bitch, I'm on, put that on my mammy, yeah
You know I keep that candy, yeah
I need more like Mandy, yeah
Stay up, take Addies, yeah
I'm tryna fix this damage, yeah
You know I keep that candy, yeah
I need more like Mandy, yeah
Stay up, take Addies, yeah
I'm tryna fix this damage, yeah
I'm in my head again
I took more medicine
Ripped up the parts from my heart and my chest again
In the song "Candy" by MGK, the lyrics depict a narrative of indulgence, self-medication, and coping mechanisms in the face of inner struggles and emotional turmoil. The repeated reference to "candy" suggests a metaphor for substances, possibly drugs, that provide temporary relief or escape from reality. The mention of needing more like "Mandy" and taking Addies (Adderall) highlights a reliance on these substances to numb the pain or fill a void within the singer's life. The desire to fix the damage suggests a recognition of the negative consequences of these actions, yet the cycle continues.
The line "I'm in my head again, I took more medicine" illustrates a recurring pattern of seeking solace in medication to quiet the chaos within. The imagery of ripping up parts from the heart and chest symbolizes the emotional turmoil and internal strife the singer is experiencing. It hints at a sense of self-destruction or self-sabotage that comes with trying to deal with one's inner demons through artificial means.
The lyrics delve into the singer's upbringing and the environment that shaped their coping mechanisms. The references to being raised a certain way and taking shots to the brain suggest a history of trauma or difficult circumstances that have led to these self-destructive behaviors. The themes of running from fame, driving through the rain, and going insane reflect a turbulent emotional landscape where the singer is struggling to find stability and peace amidst the chaos.
The closing verses introduce a contrasting image of pleasure and pain intertwined. The comparison of the singer's partner to candy, playing with death like Billie and Mandy, and having a chopper in the Phantom allude to a lifestyle of risk-taking and living on the edge. The lyrics paint a picture of recklessness, impulsivity, and a disregard for consequences, further complicating the singer's already tumultuous mental state. Overall, the song "Candy" delves into the dark and complex world of addiction, coping mechanisms, and the internal battles we fight within ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Ayy, you know I keep that candy, yeah
I rely on prescription drugs to cope with my struggles
I need more like Mandy, yeah
I need more drugs like ecstasy to numb my pain
Stay up, take Addies, yeah
I stay awake by taking Adderall to escape my reality
I'm tryna fix this damage, yeah
I am trying to mend the emotional wounds caused by my past
I'm in my head again
I am lost in my thoughts and overwhelmed by my emotions
I took more medicine
I consumed more drugs to ease my mental anguish
Ripped up the parts from my heart and my chest again
I continue to hurt myself emotionally and physically
Huh, my bitch taste like candy, yeah
My partner provides me with temporary pleasure and distraction
Play with death like I'm Billie and Mandy, yeah
I flirt with danger and risk my life like a fictional character
I keep the chopper in the Phantom, yeah
I carry a weapon for protection in my luxury car
Make a fuck nigga sleep like a Xanny, yeah
I make my enemies suffer the consequences of their actions
On the beach, chillin' where it's sandy, yeah
I find moments of peace and relaxation in nature
I just bought a whip for my granny, yeah
I purchased a car for my grandmother as a gesture of love
I fucked her raw, hit her with the Plan B, yeah
I engaged in risky behavior and relied on emergency contraception
Bitch, I'm on, put that on my mammy, yeah
I am high on drugs and will prove it to my loved ones
I'ma go insane like
I am headed towards a breakdown or self-destructive behavior
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anton Goransson, Charles Anderson, Colston Baker, Isabella Sjostrand, Michael Foster, Michael Lamar II White, Thomas Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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2011: party and dance
2019 : everyone is depressed ....
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AJ music. Ikr
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evolution
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AJ music. That’s what happens just what happens after years of -dancing
@marcusredelk783
That’s what happens when pop dies
@jayantchauhan581
As we are getting into this tech world every human disconnects day by day..
@Jesusflores-ne1lr
trippie: how many “yeahs” do you want?
mgk: yeah
@naruto123407
8 xD had to lol
@MCMStudio.
lmfao
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Yeah