In 2003, Martin released Counterfeit, a solo cover album follow-up to his 1989 Counterfeit EP. Both feature his takes on other people's material, and he has stated publicly before that he considers himself not the most prolific songwriter, and prefers to keep his own material for Depeche Mode albums.
In 2012, he released an instrumental techno album in collaboration wiith former Depeche Mode member, Vince Clarke, under the moniker VCMG. The album was called Ssss.
In 2015, he released an electronic instrumental album called MG, under the moniker MG.
Candy Says
Martin L. Gore Lyrics
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And all that it requires in this world
Candy says, I'd like to know completely
What all they so discretely talk about
I'm gonna watch the blue birds fly
Over my shoulder
Maybe when I'm older
What do you think I'd see
If I could walk away from me
Candy says, I hate the quiet places
That cause the smallest taste of what will be
Candy says, I hate the big decisions
That cause endless revisions in my mind
I'm gonna watch the blue birds fly
Over my shoulder
I'm gonna watch them pass me by
Maybe when I'm older
What do you think I'd see
if I could walk away from me
Martin L. Gore's song Candy Says is a melancholic tune about one's struggle with body image and the pressure to conform to societal standards. The first few lines of the song, "Candy says, I've come to hate my body and all that it requires in this world," speak of the feelings of body dysmorphia and dissatisfaction with oneself. The phrase "all that it requires in this world" hints at the unrealistic expectations placed on individuals to maintain certain physical appearances.
The lyrics also demonstrate a desire for knowledge and understanding, as Candy says, "I'd like to know completely what all they so discretely talk about." This line seems to refer to the conversations that happen behind closed doors about beauty standards and what is deemed as acceptable or desirable. The desire for knowledge can also be interpreted as a search for self-awareness and acceptance.
The chorus of the song emphasizes a longing to escape and watch the world go by from a distance, as Candy says, "I'm gonna watch the blue birds fly over my shoulder, I'm gonna watch them pass me by, maybe when I'm older." The last line of the chorus, "What do you think I'd see if I could walk away from me?" suggests a desire for a fresh perspective and a break from the negative self-talk.
Overall, Candy Says is a poignant song that touches on themes of body image, self-acceptance, and the desire for understanding and escape.
Line by Line Meaning
Candy says, I've come to hate my body
Candy expresses her disdain towards her physical appearance.
And all that it requires in this world
She dislikes the societal pressure to maintain physical appearances.
Candy says, I'd like to know completely
Candy wants to fully understand the things people speak of discreetly.
What all they so discretely talk about
She wants to be privy to all conversations and not feel excluded.
I'm gonna watch the blue birds fly
The artist is going to enjoy the simple pleasures in life.
Over my shoulder
She will observe the beauty of nature effortlessly.
I'm gonna watch them pass me by
Life goes on and it is essential to savor its every moment.
Maybe when I'm older
The artist will continue to do these things later in life.
What do you think I'd see
Candy wonders what her life would be like if she was someone else.
If I could walk away from me
She questions whether her life would be different if she was a different person.
Candy says, I hate the quiet places
Candy dislikes being left alone with her thoughts.
That cause the smallest taste of what will be
These moments of solitude make her think about the future and she is troubled by it.
Candy says, I hate the big decisions
She is someone who finds it difficult to make significant choices.
That cause endless revisions in my mind
The pressure of making decisions takes a toll on her mind and she keeps second-guessing herself.
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jenni pernfors
Hey E MA HO, if you're such a big Martin Gore fan you'd realize both Counterfeit cd's are cover albums. You don't have to believe us. Check it out on the internet. headcase. Martin's version of this is glorious. Thank you for posting.
Zoltán László Új
Masterpiece..
Oksana Gameeva
Super
ae3qe27u3
This and Radioactive by Imagine Dragons are two of my new favorite songs.... the other is Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. What is wrong with me?
Stock Holm
Great stuff:)
Naz Fride
Lou Reed wrote this about Candy Darling.
Marius Datcu
superb!
Roger Cageot Productions
the original is so warm and fragile (all this VU album, indeed). Great attempt here
Marius Martin G
super Martin :)))
Jerke de Vries
This is sung from the perspective of a transgender woman delicately sung by this great performer