Candy
Nancy Norman Lyrics
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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"
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
The lyrics to Nancy Norman's song "Candy" are a classic example of using metaphors to describe the singer's love for someone. The opening lines of the song suggest there are many ways to describe love, such as it being sweet as a rose, or like honey and bees. However, for the singer, love is "Candy." They call their partner "Candy" because they are sweet on them, and "Candy" is also sweet on them. This imagery is used as a way of demonstrating the strong mutual attraction between the two.
The singer goes on to say how "Candy" understands them, and is always there when they need sympathy. The word "handy" suggests that "Candy" is always available for the singer, which further reinforces the idea of their unwavering love for one another. The singer then expresses a desire to have even more of "Candy" in their life, stating that they wish there were four of them to love.
The final lines of the song suggest that the singer's love for "Candy" is unwavering and that they are excited about the day that they can make "Candy" theirs entirely. The repeated use of the word "mine" reinforces the idea that the singer's love for "Candy" is intense and all-consuming.
Line by Line Meaning
Some say that love is sweet as a rose,
Love can be as sweet as a rose, according to some.
Some say it's honey and the bee,
Others compare love to honey and bees.
Well sit right down and let me tell you
Allow me to explain
What my love is to me.
My personal definition of love.
"Candy"
My term of endearment for my beloved.
I call my sugar "Candy"
I affectionately refer to my partner as "Candy".
Because I'm sweet on "Candy"
I am very fond of my partner.
And "Candy" is sweet on me
My partner returns my feelings.
He/She understands me,
My partner knows me well.
My understanding "Candy"
I am aware of my partner's qualities and character.
And "Candy"'s always handy
My partner is always there for me when I need support.
When I need sympathy
During times of trouble or sadness.
I wish that there were four of him/her
I love my partner so much that I wish there were multiple versions of them to love.
So I could love much more of him/her
I want to love my partner as deeply as possible.
He/She has taken my complete heart,
My partner has captured my entire heart and love.
Got a sweet tooth for my sweetheart
I am attracted to my partner and cannot resist them.
"Candy"
My term of endearment for my beloved.
Its gonna be just dandy
Everything will be wonderful.
The day I take my "Candy"
The day I officially become my partner's romantic partner.
And make him mine all mine
I will have my partner all to myself.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joan Whitney, Alex Kramer, Mack David
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