Born and raised in Michigan, Madonna moved to New York City in 1978 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing as a drummer, guitarist, and vocalist in the rock bands Breakfast Club and Emmy, she rose to solo stardom with her debut studio album, Madonna (1983). She followed it with a series of successful albums, including all-time bestsellers Like a Virgin (1984) and True Blue (1986) as well as Grammy Award winners Ray of Light (1998) and Confessions on a Dance Floor (2005). Madonna has amassed many number-one singles throughout her career, including "Like a Virgin", "La Isla Bonita", "Like a Prayer", "Vogue", "Take a Bow", "Frozen", "Music", "Hung Up", and "4 Minutes".
Madonna's popularity was enhanced by roles in films such as Desperately Seeking Susan (1985), Dick Tracy (1990), A League of Their Own (1992), and Evita (1996). While Evita won her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress, many of her other films received poor reviews. As a businesswoman, Madonna founded the company Maverick in 1992; it included Maverick Records, one of the most successful artist-run labels in history. Her other ventures include fashion brands, children's books, health clubs, and filmmaking. She contributes to various charities, having founded the Ray of Light Foundation in 1998 and Raising Malawi in 2006.
With sales of over 300 million records worldwide, Madonna is certified as the best-selling female recording artist of all time by Guinness World Records. She is the most successful solo artist in the history of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and holds the record for the most number-one singles by a female artist in Australia, Canada, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. With a revenue of U.S. $1.5 billion from her concert tickets, she remains the highest-grossing solo touring artist of all time. Madonna was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008, her first year of eligibility. She was ranked as the greatest woman in music by VH1 in 2012, and as the greatest music video artist of all time by MTV in 2003 and Billboard in 2020. Rolling Stone also listed Madonna among the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and the 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time.
Studio albums
Madonna (1983)
Like a Virgin (1984)
True Blue (1986)
Like a Prayer (1989)
Erotica (1992)
Bedtime Stories (1994)
Ray of Light (1998)
Music (2000)
American Life (2003)
Confessions on a Dance Floor (2005)
Hard Candy (2008)
MDNA (2012)
Rebel Heart (2015)
Madame X (2019)
Candy Shop Medley
Madonna Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Come on in to my store, I've got candy galore
Don't pretend you're not hungry, I've seen it before
I've got Turkish delight baby and so much more
Get up out of your seat (Your seat)
Come on up to the dance floor
I've got something so sweet (So sweet)
I need plenty of heat (Heat)
Form a special connection
Just start moving your feet (Your feet)
Move on over to me
I'll be your one stop (One stop)
Candy shop (Candy shop)
Everything (Everything)
That I got (That I got)
I'll be your one stop (One stop)
Candy store (Candy store)
Lollipop (Lollipop)
Have some more (Have some more)
All the suckers are not what we sell in the store
Chocolate kisses so good
You'll be beggin' for more
Don't pretend you're not hungry
There's plenty to eat
Come on in to my store
'Cause my sugar is sweet!
Get up out of your seat (Your seat)
Come on up to the dance floor
I've got something so sweet (So sweet)
Come on up to the front door
I need plenty of heat (Heat)
Form a special connection
Just start moving your feet (Your feet)
Move on over to me
I'll be your one stop (One stop)
Candy shop (Candy shop)
Everything (Everything)
That I got (That I got)
I'll be your one stop (One stop)
Candy store (Candy store)
Lollipop (Lollipop)
Have some more (Have some more)
Sticky and sweet
My sugar is raw
Sticky and sweet
My sugar is raw
Sticky and sweet
My sugar is raw
Sticky and sweet
My sugar is raw
Sticky and sweet
My sugar is raw
Sticky and sweet
My sugar is raw
Sticky and sweet
My sugar is raw
Sticky and sweet
My sugar is raw
Dance, dance, dance
See which flavor you like and I'll have it for you
Come on in to my store, I've got candy galore
Don't pretend you're not hungry, I've seen it before
I've got Turkish delight baby and so much more
Get up out of your seat (Your seat)
Come on up to the dance floor
I've got something so sweet (So sweet)
Come on up to the front door
I need plenty of heat (Heat)
Form a special connection
Just start moving your feet (Your feet)
Move on over to me
I'll be your one stop (One stop)
Candy shop (Candy shop)
Everything (Everything)
That I got (That I got)
I'll be your one stop (One stop)
Candy store (Candy store)
Lollipop (Lollipop)
Have some more (Have some more)
Sticky and sweet
My sugar is raw
Sticky and sweet
My sugar is raw
Sticky and sweet
My sugar is raw
Sticky and sweet
My sugar is raw
Sticky and sweet
My sugar is raw
Sticky and sweet
My sugar is raw
Sticky and sweet
My sugar is raw
Sticky and sweet
My sugar is raw
Sticky and sweet
In "Candy Shop," Madonna invites her listeners to come inside her store where she guarantees a sweet, delectable and satisfying experience. She promises to provide any flavors that they prefer, boasting that she has candy galore. Madonna draws the listeners to the dance floor, urging them to release their inhibitions and desires. She assures them of the authenticity and quality of her candy and calls for them to create a "special connection" by joining her in a rhythmic movement. As she repeats the phrase "Sticky and sweet, my sugar is raw," Madonna becomes more assertive in encouraging her listeners to "dance, dance, dance."
The song, "Candy Shop," embodies the themes of sexual desire, spirituality, and consumerism. The lyrics encourage indulging in one's desires while promising to fulfill every craving they have. The candy shop is a metaphor for temptation and desire, and Madonna presents herself as the purveyor of these desires. The phrase, "Come on up to the front door," sounds like a sexually suggestive invitation, encouraging the listener to indulge in their sexual desires, creating a parallel between the satisfaction of their appetites for candy and sexual desire.
Line by Line Meaning
See which flavor you like and I'll have it for you
Come and explore the variety of options I have in store for you and I promise to fulfill your desires.
Come on in to my store, I've got candy galore
Join me in my world where I have an abundance of sweet and exciting things waiting for you.
Don't pretend you're not hungry, I've seen it before
I know you crave for more and I won't let you go without getting your fill.
I've got Turkish delight baby and so much more
I have enticing and exotic treats, and not just basic ones, waiting for you to taste and enjoy.
Get up out of your seat (Your seat)
Leave behind everything that's holding you back and get ready to join me on the dance floor.
Come on up to the dance floor
I invite you to come forward and lose yourself in the rhythm and the sweets.
I've got something so sweet (So sweet)
I have an irresistible, mouthwatering delight, that I want to share with you as we dance together.
Come on up to the front door
Step up to the front and let me show you the way to the sweetness and pleasure beyond.
I need plenty of heat (Heat)
We need to create some magic together, so let's bring in some energy and enthusiasm to the whole experience.
Form a special connection
We need to create an electrifying chemistry that will lift us up and create a unique and exciting experience for both of us.
Just start moving your feet (Your feet)
Let your thoughts flow and your body move, as we melt into the music and the taste of the sweets.
Move on over to me
Come closer to me, I'll lead the way and show you the path to fulfillment and enjoyment.
I'll be your one stop (One stop)
I am the place where all your desires converge and the one-stop destination for fulfilling all your cravings.
Candy shop (Candy shop)
This place of mine is where you can immerse yourself in a world of deliciousness and an array of treats that will leave you craving for more.
Everything (Everything)
Every conceivable form of sweetness and pleasure is available with me, and I want to share it all with you.
That I got (That I got)
I have a unique collection of goodies that you won't find anywhere else, and I'm excited to share them with you.
Candy store (Candy store)
My vision is to create an experience that is like wandering in a candy store, where you are unaware of what you want until you see it, and then you have to have it.
Lollipop (Lollipop)
A delightfully old-school and classic treat that reminds us of childhood – playful, innocent, and pure.
Have some more (Have some more)
Indulge yourself to your heart's content because with me, it's all about abundance and satisfaction.
Sticky and sweet
A potent mix of two opposing forces, which are exquisite and delightful when blended to perfection.
My sugar is raw
My sweetness is uncompromising, and I won't hold back on sharing it with you in all its raw, unadulterated glory.
Dance, dance, dance
The music and treats we have here are meant to be enjoyed, so let's lose ourselves in the moment, embrace our inner child and just dance together.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Pharrell L Williams, Madonna Louise Ciccone, Pharrell Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Robert Cochran
on Die Another Day
The only good thing about that sucky film is this song