Candy
Manhattan Transfer 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 Manhattan Transfer's song "Candy" celebrate the sweetness and understanding in the singer's relationship. The first lines reference common analogies for love - a sweet rose and honey and bees - but the singer introduces his/her own metaphor for their loved one. The singer calls their sweetheart "Candy," emphasizing their sweet nature and the singer's fondness for them. The chorus repeats this nickname and affirms the mutual attraction between the two.

The verse following the chorus expands on the emotional connection between the singer and Candy. Candy "understands me," and is always "handy" when the singer needs "sympathy." These lines suggest a strong bond of empathy and support between the two. The singer also expresses a desire for multiple versions of Candy to love, indicating the depth of their affection.

The final lines express the singer's hope for a future with Candy, concluding with the declaration that they will be "mine all mine." Overall, "Candy" celebrates the joys of a deep and loving relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Some say that love is sweet as a rose,
Love's sweetness can be compared to a rose, as some say.

Some say it's honey and the bee,
Others say that love is like honey and the bee.

Well sit right down and let me tell you
Let me share with you

What my love is to me.
What love means to me personally.

"Candy"
My term of endearment for my partner.

I call my sugar "Candy"
I refer to my partner as "Candy" because I am sweet on them.

Because I'm sweet on "Candy"
I have affection for "Candy".

And "Candy" is sweet on me
"Candy" loves me too.

He/She understands me,
"Candy" understands me.

My understanding "Candy"
"Candy" who understands me.

And "Candy's" always handy
"Candy" is always there for me.

When I need sympathy
During times I require empathy.

I wish that there were four of him/her
I wish there were four "Candy"s so I could love more of them.

So I could love much more of him/her
To express love to each of the multiple "Candy"s.

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

Got a sweet tooth for my sweetheart
I have a fondness for my lovely "Candy".

"Candy"
Referring to "Candy" again.

Its gonna be just dandy
Things will be great.

The day I take my "Candy"
The day I officially make "Candy" mine.

And make him mine all mine
And have "Candy" completely to myself.

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

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