Sex & Candy
Marcy Playground Lyrics


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Hangin' 'round downtown by myself
And I had so much time to sit and think about myself
And then there she was, like double cherry pie
Yeah, there she was
Like disco super-fly

I smell sex and candy here, mmm
Who's that lounging in my chair? Mmm
Who's that casting devious stares in my direction?
Mama, this surely is a dream, yeah
Yeah, mama, this surely is a dream, dig it

Hangin' 'round downtown by myself
And I've had too much caffeine, and I was thinkin' 'bout myself
And then there she was, in platform double suede
Yeah, there she was
Like disco lemonade

I smell sex and candy here, mmm
Who's that lounging in my chair? Mmm
Who's that casting devious stares in my direction?
Mama, this surely is a dream, yeah
Yeah, mama, this surely is a dream, dig it
Yeah, mama, this surely is a dream, yeah

I smell sex and candy here, mmm
Who's that lounging in my chair? Mmm
Who's that casting devious stares in my direction?
Mama, this surely is a dream, yeah
Yeah, mama, this surely is a dream, dig it




Yeah, mama, this surely is a dream, yeah
Yeah, mama, this must be my dream

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Marcy Playground's hit song "Sex and Candy" paint a picture of a young man hanging around downtown by himself, lost in his own thoughts. He's had too much caffeine, and he's pondering his own existence when suddenly he sees her - a woman who catches his eye like a double cherry pie. She's a perfect 10, like disco super-fly, and he can't help but be drawn to her.


But as he approaches her, he begins to notice something strange. He smells sex and candy in the air, and he realizes that someone else has been in his chair. He sees that someone is casting devious stares in his direction, and he wonders if this is all a dream. He can't believe that he's found such a perfect woman, but something seems off, and he can't shake the feeling that this might not be real.


The lyrics to "Sex and Candy" are open to interpretation, but many people believe that the song is about a young man who is struggling to find his place in the world. He's searching for love and companionship, but he's also aware of the darker side of human nature. He senses that there are people around him who are predatory and deceitful, and he's not sure if he can trust anyone.


Overall, "Sex and Candy" is a hypnotic and engaging song that captures the feeling of being young and on the cusp of adulthood. It's a song about desire, temptation, and the quest for something real in a world that often feels fake and shallow.


Line by Line Meaning

Hangin' 'round downtown by myself
I was alone in the city


And I had so much time to sit and think about myself
I had plenty of time to reflect on myself


And then there she was, like double cherry pie
Then I saw her, as sexy as cherry pie


Yeah, there she was Like disco super-fly
She was so cool, like the disco era


I smell sex and candy here, mmm
I sense lust and sweetness in this moment


Who's that lounging in my chair? Mmm
Who's relaxing in my seat?


Who's that casting devious stares in my direction?
Who's giving me that sly look?


Mama, this surely is a dream, yeah
This must be too good to be true


Yeah, mama, this surely is a dream, dig it
Yes, this is definitely a dream


And I've had too much caffeine, and I was thinkin' 'bout myself
I had consumed too much caffeine and was lost in my own thoughts


And then there she was, in platform double suede
Then there she was, in her stylish platform shoes


Yeah, there she was Like disco lemonade
She looked as refreshing as a cool drink in a disco


Yeah, mama, this must be my dream
I can't believe this is happening, it must be a dream




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John K. Wozniak

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80`s was good too, none of the silly health safety and political correctness crap!

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@@henrysmart6854 Absolutely but I think MArvel released those tv series in the 80s.

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